![]() ![]() We’re pretty sure that Panic had this in mind when they were putting together Transmit 4, and they certainly solved the problem. Mount from the finderĭid you know that the Finder has built in FTP support? If you click on the Finder, then the Go menu, then click on the Connect to Server option, you have the ability to connect to an FTP server. ![]() Transmit 4 really polished off some of the rough edges on a really great application. It’s been a theme throughout this review, but it’s no joke. Panic fixed the problem in Transmit 4, and it’s probably one of the best enhancements over version 3. ![]() Previously, you were unable to differentiate which files were uploaded, which were left to be uploaded, and where exactly you were in the process. Something that’s been bugging me for over a year is the upload and download window that Transmit 3 would pop up while you were transferring files. What does this mean for users? It means no longer having to rely on a crappy internet connection, and instead being able to rely on blazing speeds at data centers to transfer your files. It was quite the bottleneck, and with true FXP support you can now move files from one server to the next without a middleman. Up until now, Transmit was using the PC you’ve connected to the servers as a conduit between the two applications, transferring your files from the first server to your Mac, then from your Mac to the second server. Server to server transfers may have existed previously, but a true FXP option on the Mac is few and far between. That’s a huge plus for a lot of users, me included, and it makes using their application a little more pleasant. As you can see from the screenshot, they’ve taken a number of icons out of the design and made the application a lot simpler to use. Panic’s cleaned up the UI for Transmit 4, which isn’t really a surprise since they’re constantly releasing beautiful looking apps, most recently this amazing looking ticketing system for bug submissions (it’s a thing of beauty). This is by no means a comprehensive review, but it is a listing of the things that we find extremely valuable in Transmit 4, making the upgrade well worth the price. Up until using Transmit 3, I found myself jumping from one FTP application to the next, never quite satisfied. The only real drawback is that there are competitor products that transfer files over FTP very well, but for no money.Įditors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Transmit for Mac 4.4.8.I have a real soft spot for FTP applications, so when Panic announced that they were releasing Transmit 4, they had me hook, line and sinker. Finder and iCloud integration make it work very smoothly within the Mac ecosystem. If you're looking for an FTP app that integrates smoothly with a Mac operating system, then Transmit is a very good option. ConsĬost compared to competition: There are several competitor programs, which do essentially the exact same things, but for free. OS X integration: Transmit integrates with OS X, so you can mount external servers that you've connected to like disks in the Finder menu. This is easy to use and understand for veterans of this type of program and first-time users alike. ![]() It is divided into two panels, one of which represents your local system, the other which represents the system you're connecting to. Good visual interface: The interface in Transmit is great looking, and very easy to understand. If you're an iCloud user, you can also sync your favorites via iCloud. With Transmit, you have the option of syncing your favorites via Dropbox, which is an excellent choice for people who use multiple platforms but want to keep their favorites synced. Prosįavorites syncing: Being able to sync your favorites smoothly via a number of different methods is a very welcome feature. It also has some welcome features that help integrate it smoothly with your system as a whole. Transmit looks great, is easy to use, and should be a welcome program for anyone who has had difficulties transferring files via FTP in the past. Transmit for Mac is a full service FTP client for the OS X platform. ![]()
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