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Transmit FTP for Mac Every Server, One Window
Upload, download and sync files across FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3 and ten cloud services. Panic's dual-pane client feels like Finder with a direct line to your servers.
Full version for 7 days, then $45 one time. macOS 13+ on Apple Silicon and Intel.
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What You Get With Transmit 5
Transmit began life as a Mac FTP client and grew into a file manager for almost any server you touch. Here's what lands on your Mac after the Transmit download for macOS.
File Sync with a dry run
Mirror local to remote, local to local or remote to remote. Hit Simulate first and Transmit shows each change before a byte moves.
The famous dual pane
Your Mac sits left, the server sits right. Drag across and Transmit queues up to 12 simultaneous transfers per server in the activity view.
Servers on every Mac
Panic Sync carries your saved servers to each Mac you sign into. Set up a new machine and your connections wait for you.
Places, Get Info and Batch Rename
Pin favorite folders to the Places bar. Inspect permissions in the Get Info sidebar and rename hundreds of files with built-in rules.
Safe by design
Generate SSH keys in the app, log in with FIDO2 or YubiKey hardware and reuse your ssh config. Remote edits get conflict checks before saving.
Terminal installation
Advanced users can install Transmit 5 with a single Homebrew command.
brew install --cask transmit
How to open Terminal on Mac
- Press ⌘ + Space to bring up Spotlight.
- Type Terminal in the search field.
- Hit Return and a Terminal window opens.
Installation via Terminal command
- Click Copy above to grab the command.
- Paste it into Terminal with ⌘ + V.
- Press Return and Transmit lands in Applications.
No Homebrew? Install it from brew.sh, or grab the ZIP straight from Panic.
Download ZIPHow Transmit Works
Three moves cover most of your day, from a quick FTP upload to a full site deploy.
Add a server
Click the plus button, pick FTP, SFTP, S3 or a cloud service and save your login. It stays in your Servers list for next time.
Drag files across
Local folders on the left, remote ones on the right. Drop files between panes and follow progress in the activity view.
Edit or sync
Open a remote file in BBEdit, Nova or any editor and each save uploads it. Bigger jobs? Run File Sync on the whole folder.
Transmit vs Free FTP Apps
Free clients move files fine. Transmit adds the speed, cloud reach and Mac polish that pay off when servers are your daily work.
Pro tip: before a big deploy, run File Sync with Simulate checked. Transmit lists every upload and delete it plans, so a wrong folder never hits production.
| Feature | Transmit 5 | Cyberduck | FileZilla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Mac interface | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dual-pane local and remote | Yes | No | Yes |
| Amazon S3 and cloud drives | Yes | Yes | Pro only |
| Server list sync across Macs | Panic Sync | No | No |
| Batch Rename built in | Yes | No | No |
| Price | $45 once | Free | Free |
What Mac Users Say About Transmit
Developers, freelancers and sysadmins on why Transmit 5 stays in their Dock.
I have used Transmit FTP since version 4 and it still beats every client I try. Dual-pane drag and drop feels like a Finder window that can reach my servers.
Ryan T.
Moved our agency's 40 client sites into Transmit 5. Panic Sync had every server ready on my new MacBook the moment I signed in.
Priya S.
S3 buckets, Backblaze B2 and plain SFTP sit in one window now. I removed three other apps right after the Transmit download.
Lukas H.
Pricier than free FTP apps and I wish the trial ran longer than 7 days. Upload speed on big folders still won me over.
Hannah W.
File Sync with Simulate stopped me from wiping a live WordPress theme folder. It listed every change before anything ran.
Omar F.
Clean, quick and very Mac. Batch Rename alone handles the messy image dumps my clients send over every week.
Grace L.
Installed it with brew install --cask transmit on my M3 and it ran natively from the first launch. Zero Rosetta fuss.
Mateo R.
Hardware key login over SFTP works out of the box. Rare in a Mac FTP client and our security team noticed.
Julia K.
I edit remote PHP straight from Transmit in Nova. Each save uploads instantly and years later nothing better has come along.
Ben A.
Transmit FAQ
Straight answers about the Transmit download, pricing and setup.
Is Transmit free to download?
The Transmit download is free and runs as the full app for 7 days. After the trial, a license costs $45 one time from Panic, with volume pricing for teams. A Mac App Store edition exists too.
What macOS version does Transmit 5 require?
Transmit 5 needs macOS 13 Ventura or later. It runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How do I install Transmit via Terminal?
With Homebrew set up, run brew install --cask transmit. Prefer a manual route? Download the ZIP from Panic and drag Transmit.app into Applications.
Which protocols does Transmit FTP support?
FTP, FTP with TLS, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon S3. Cloud support covers Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Azure, DreamObjects, Rackspace Cloud Files and OpenStack Swift.
Is Transmit 5 a free upgrade from Transmit 4?
Transmit 5 needs its own license. Panic offered a free upgrade only to customers who bought Transmit 4 after roughly June 1, 2017.
What is Panic Sync in Transmit?
Panic Sync is Panic's encrypted service for syncing saved Transmit servers between Macs. Sign in on a new machine and your server list shows up ready to connect.
Is transmit.cool the official Transmit website?
No. This site is an independent guide. Panic Inc. makes and sells Transmit, and every download link here points to Panic's own servers.
What is the latest version of Transmit for macOS?
Transmit 5.11.7 shipped on October 1, 2026. It fixes drag and drop of file browser items in column view.
Your Servers, One Drag Away
Try Transmit 5 free for 7 days with every feature switched on. Keep it for a single $45 payment.