Install Snapdrop locally on your Windows PC

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4 min readAug 17, 2023

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Easily share files within your Wi-Fi network

Learn how to install Snapdrop on your Windows PC. Snapdrop is a convenient tool that allows you to exchange files seamlessly between your PC and mobile devices, whether they are Android or iPhone. While the online version of Snapdrop.net may experience occasional downtime, installing it on your own PC ensures a reliable and uninterrupted file-sharing experience. So here’s how you can install it on your computer locally.

1. Download and Install Docker
To begin, we need to install Docker; this software enables Snapdrop to run on your Windows PC. Simply visit the official Docker website, download, and install it on your computer. The file size is about 590 MB. After installing Docker, open it. You may be required to upgrade the packages to use Docker.

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Upgrade the package: Click here

2. Verify Docker Installation
If Docker is running smoothly after the installation, make sure to verify it with the command prompt as well. On the start menu, type CMD and open the command prompt. Then, run the following command…

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