# File Getter

> Grab files from your PC/Mac

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1063268879](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1063268879)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1063268879`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hobbyist Software Limited
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (29 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.40
- **Last updated:** 2018-09-29
- **First published:** 2016-01-29
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/file-getter/id1063268879)
- **Website:** [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/FileGetter-more](http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/FileGetter-more)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://HobbyistSoftware.com/Privacy](http://hobbyistsoftware.com/Privacy)

## Description

The easiest way to get files from your PC or Mac

File Getter is the easiest way to get files from your PC or Mac.
Connect to your home wifi, copy files from your PC or Mac. No cables, no fuss.

File Getter uses a free helper app which you install on your computer.
This lets you browse files, and rapidly download them to your device.
No waiting for cloud syncing, no cables, no complex interfaces on your device.

Just pick a file, tap and watch it download.

Once your file is downloaded, tap share to see a list of all the apps which can open it.
One more tap and your file will be sent to your chosen app.

Open books with iBooks.
Open movies with VLC or VLC Streamer.
Open text documents in Notes.
And so on, and so forth...

Open presentations, spreadsheets, images, movies, documents, or any other file that your device can handle through the OS sharing system.

File Getter even includes a built in preview capability to let you quickly view many documents, images and movies.

• Features include • 

- Free helper app lets you access your files, and any network drives that your computer can 'see'
- Copy any file from your computer
- Send the file to any app on your device which supports file sharing

•  System Requirements • 

- Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8
- Supports Mac OS 10.5 and above  

• Response to feedback • 

-If you do have any problems, then please just check the help instructions in the app. Feel free to drop me an email (my personal mail is in the app) if you need help. 

Enjoy!

## Rankings

- #218,328 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1063268879)