qrdrop sends a file straight from one device to another. The file is encrypted
end to end and never touches a server: pairing happens by scanning a QR code or
reading out a short code, and the transfer itself runs peer to peer. Before
anything is sent, both ends show the same short emoji phrase and each person
confirms the other's out loud, so a stranger who has the pairing code still
cannot get in the middle without one of you noticing.
There is also Beam, which moves a file as animated QR codes across a camera and
needs no network at all.
This installer is NOT code-signed. There is no Windows code-signing certificate
behind this project, so SmartScreen may warn about it. That warning is accurate:
nobody has vouched for this binary. It does carry a build provenance attestation,
which is a verifiable claim about where it was built and not a signature:
gh attestation verify <file> --repo stan-ely/qrdrop
Publisher’s description
What is qrdrop?
qrdrop is an open-source ftp & file transfer program for Windows from Bevan Stanely.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: qrdrop is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is qrdrop safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1E6821B038EAF683113F10361887184BE6B5662D440D345067ED954646C75942· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Stan-Ely.qrdrop-app -eqrdrop_1.1.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bevan Stanely
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- September 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Stan-Ely.qrdrop-app
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Frequently asked questions
Is qrdrop free?
Yes. qrdrop is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is qrdrop safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install qrdrop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can qrdrop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does qrdrop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use qrdrop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to qrdrop?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Far Manager 3, magic-wormhole and SABnzbd. The alternatives page compares them.
