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flutter_file_saver

Interface to provide a way to save files on the device in Flutter.

Latest version
0.10.0
30-day downloads
9.8K
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Overview

A Flutter package that provides a simple interface to save files directly to the device's storage across multiple platforms. It enables apps to write and persist files such as images, documents, or data exports in a platform-agnostic way. The package supports Android, iOS, Web, and macOS, making it ideal for cross-platform file-saving needs. It abstracts native file system interactions, allowing developers to focus on functionality without managing platform-specific code.

Use cases
  • Saving user-generated content
  • Exporting data to local files
  • Storing app-generated assets
  • Sharing files with other apps
  • Persisting temporary files
Key features
  • Cross-platform support
  • Simple API for file saving
  • Supports multiple file types
  • No need for platform-specific code
  • Built-in permission handling
Suitable for
  • Apps needing file export
  • Data persistence features
  • Document or media sharing
  • Cross-platform development
  • User content storage
Considerations
  • Requires runtime permissions on Android and iOS
  • File paths are platform-dependent
  • Limited control over file location
  • Not suitable for large-scale file management
  • Web support may have browser restrictions
Supported platformsAndroidiOSWebmacOS

Install package

flutter pub add flutter_file_saver

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Dependencies

Dependency list 5 items
  • flutter_file_manager_android^3.0.0
  • flutter_file_manager_ios^3.0.0
  • flutter_file_manager_macos^3.0.0
  • flutter_file_manager_platform_interface^2.1.1
  • flutter_file_manager_web^2.2.0

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