MTP client for macOS

Plug in over USB.
Export only what you need.

Browse MTP devices such as Android phones and handheld game consoles directly from your Mac. A lightweight native app for exporting screenshots, photos, and videos.

Download on the Mac App Store See features Requires macOS Tahoe or later
MTP File Transfer browsing screenshots on a Pixel 10a

Features

The MTP workflow macOS was missing.

Skip complex sync tools and cloud transfers. Browse a USB-connected device directly and export the files you need.

Connect over USB

Browse MTP-compatible Android phones and handheld game consoles from your Mac without installing extra drivers.

Finder-like file browsing

Navigate folders and quickly inspect photos, videos, and screenshots in grid or list views.

Export the files you need

Export selected files to your Mac, with a workflow designed for multiple-file transfers.

Native macOS app

A lightweight SwiftUI app that feels at home on macOS and follows light and dark appearance.

Preview before saving

Use Quick Look to confirm images and videos before exporting them, reducing unnecessary transfers.

Phones and game consoles

Work with storage exposed over MTP from Android devices and handheld game consoles.

Workflow

Export files in three steps.

01

Connect your device

Connect over USB. On phones, choose File Transfer / MTP when prompted.

02

Browse and choose files

Select the device in the sidebar, then find the files you want to export.

03

Export to your Mac

Write selected files to the destination folder on your Mac.

Pricing

Start free. Unlock export with a one-time purchase.

Free

$0

Connect, browse, and preview files for free.

  • Detect MTP devices
  • Browse folders
  • Preview images and videos
  • List and grid views

File Export

$1.99

Unlock file export to save files to your Mac.

  • Everything in Free
  • Export files to Mac
  • Batch transfer multiple files
  • One-time purchase, no subscription

MTP File Transfer

Your device files, over one USB cable.

Download on the Mac App Store

FAQ

Troubleshooting USB device conflicts.

What should I do when I see “This MTP device is already in use by another app…”?

Another app on your Mac is using the USB device. Quitting that app may resolve the issue.

At the end of the error message, MTP File Transfer shows apps that may be using the USB device.

If “ptpcamerad” appears there, an app that treats the device as a PTP device is using it. Confirmed possible apps include:

  • Photos
  • Image Capture
  • Preview
  • Google Drive

If it is unclear which app is using ptpcamerad, run this command in Terminal to inspect the process:

sudo lsmp -p $(pgrep ptpcamerad)