Transmission for macOS

Transmission Project · Open source

Transmission is a fast, lightweight, and open-source BitTorrent client created by the Transmission Project. Designed with an emphasis on low resource usage and a clean interface, it runs seamlessly across Linux, macOS, and Windows. It provides reliable peer-to-peer file sharing without third-party advertisements or bundled toolbars.

Download for macOS

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✓ Official source (Homebrew)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 4.1.4
License: GPLv3
Installer type: dmg

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.

brew install --cask transmission

SHA256 (file verification)

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How to install

Download the official installer using the button on our site, or run 'brew install --cask transmission' in Terminal.
Open the downloaded .dmg disk image and drag Transmission into your Applications folder.
Open Transmission from your Applications folder to begin using it.

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