OpenMTP
OpenMTP is a macOS utility for transferring files between your Mac and Android or other MTP devices over USB.
What is OpenMTP?
OpenMTP is a native desktop utility for macOS that helps users browse and transfer files between a Mac and Android phones, tablets, and other MTP-compatible devices over USB. It is designed for people who need a more capable file transfer workflow than basic Android transfer tools provide. The app uses a two-pane layout so you can view your Mac’s files and the connected device side by side while copying or organizing content. Common uses include moving photos, videos, music, documents, and large files, as well as managing folders on internal storage or an SD card. OpenMTP also supports drag and drop, multiple file transfers, keyboard shortcuts, and grid or list views for easier navigation. It is published by Ganesh Rathinavel and is available for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Key features
- Transfer files between macOS and Android or other MTP devices over USB
- Browse your Mac and connected device side by side in a split-pane interface
- Move multiple files in one operation, including files larger than 4GB
- Drag and drop files and folders for quicker transfers
- Choose between grid and list views while navigating files
- Access internal storage and SD card locations on supported devices
- Use keyboard shortcuts for common file actions and navigation
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
OpenMTP is legitimate file transfer software for macOS. It needs access to files you choose to move and to connected USB MTP devices, which is normal for this kind of app. Because it can copy, rename, and delete items during file management, use it carefully when working with important photos, media, or documents on your phone or storage card. If you no longer use the app, removing it only affects OpenMTP and its saved settings or logs.
Recommendation: Keep OpenMTP if you use a Mac with Android phones or other MTP devices and want a straightforward USB file transfer tool. If you stopped using it, you can remove the app and its leftover support files to free space, but you may lose saved preferences and logs.
Common paths
/Applications/OpenMTP.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/io.ganeshrvel.openmtp
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/io.ganeshrvel.openmtp
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/io.ganeshrvel.openmtp.plist
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