DropCopy
DropCopy is a file-sharing utility for Apple devices that lets you send files, folders, and clipboard contents across a local network or remotely.
What is DropCopy?
DropCopy is a utilities app for macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro that helps users move files between Apple devices with minimal setup. It is published by 10base-t and focuses on quick person-to-person or device-to-device transfers, including sending files and folders to multiple destinations on the same network. On Mac, a desktop drop zone and menu bar access make it easy to drag items to another device without opening a traditional file-sharing workflow. The app also supports clipboard sharing, short messages, file previews for common formats, and a history of recent transfers. For people who regularly pass documents, media, or snippets of text between Macs and mobile Apple devices, it serves as a lightweight alternative to more manual transfer methods.
Key features
- Send files and folders to other Apple devices on the same network
- Share clipboard contents between devices for quick copy and paste
- Drag items onto a Mac drop zone or menu bar target to start transfers
- Preview common file types before or during sharing
- Send short messages alongside file transfers
- Review recent transfer history
- Use Secure Remote Send for transfers beyond the local network
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
DropCopy is legitimate file-transfer software, and its network access is normal for discovering nearby devices and sending files. It can handle the files and clipboard content you choose to share, so treat it like any other transfer tool and avoid sending sensitive material to the wrong destination. If you use remote sending features, confirm the intended recipient before transferring private documents or copied text. Removing the app stops its file-sharing and clipboard-sharing features but does not affect macOS itself.
Recommendation: Keep DropCopy if you use it to move files or clipboard content between Apple devices. If you no longer use its transfer features, you can remove it without harming your Mac, though any convenience features such as quick drag-and-drop sharing will no longer be available.
Common paths
/Applications/DropCopy.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.10baseT.DropCopyMac.plist
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