Free lightweight Messenger for LAN - Communicate with colleagues!

IP Messenger

IP Messenger

  -  4.17 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    IP Messenger 5.7.3 LATEST

  • Review by

    Juan Garcia

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Shirouzu Hiroaki / External Link

  • Filename

    ipmsg5.7.3_installer.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    467c9b6511442e75fec4824bfa88956e

IP Messenger (ipmsg) is an application to chat inside your Local Area Network (LAN). This is a pop-up style LAN Messenger for multi-platforms.

It is based on TCP/IP (UDP) and does not require a server machine. Features include serverless message communication, fast file or folder transfer, image embedded message, and desktop (area specified) capture, and message encryption (RSA2048bit + AES256bit) and sign or verify (PKCS#1-v1_5).

Download IP Messenger (ipmsg) for your Windows PC today!

What`s New
  • Auto-detects members across routers using Member Master mode.
  • Includes screen capture and drawing tools; doubles as a screenshot editor.
  • Send Queue holds messages when the receiver's PC is inactive, delivering them later.
  • Advanced log viewer: fast scroll/view over 100,000 messages, multi-tab support, full-text search, comments, and inline images.
  • Misc: Supports replies to multiple recipients, automatic updates, and special commands for absence, sending, and receiving.
Features
  • Auto member detect over a router
  • High-speed file/folder transfer
  • An inline image that is captured from desktop
  • Safety message communication (RSA2048bit + AES256bit)
  • Powerful logviewer
How to Use

Launch IP Messenger on your PC

Allow the app through the Windows Firewall

Start sending messages to other users on the same LAN

System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • RAM: Minimum 512 MB
  • Hard Disk Space: At least 10 MB free space
  • Network: Local Area Network (LAN) access required
PROS
  • Lightweight and fast messaging tool
  • No internet required for messaging
  • Portable version also available
  • Supports file and folder transfers
  • Minimal system resource usage
CONS
  • Works only on local network
  • No cloud or remote messaging
  • No mobile app integration
  • Interface is basic and outdated
  • Limited security features by default
Also Available: Download IP Messenger for Mac

  • IP Messenger 5.7.3 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

- Added option to "File attached RecvDlg without message will close automatically after files are received." (Settings → RecvDlg)
- If the sender's IP address changes between receiving and opening the message, a notification of opening will be sent accordingly