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NFC Archiver

Store and restore files across multiple NFC tags
New in version 1.0.12
Polish & Belarusian languages, NFC conflict fix
- Added Polish and Belarusian language support
- Fixed NFC conflict with YubiKeys and smart cards — app no longer hijacks authentication flows from other NFC devices
A distributed data archive system using NFC tags. Store files across multiple NFC tags and restore them later.

Split any file into parts and write them to NFC tags. Scan the tags in any order to reassemble and restore the original file.

Features:
* File archiving — split any file into parts for writing to NFC tags
* Text archiving — store text messages across NFC tags
* Restoration — scan tags in any order and assemble the original file
* Compression — optional GZIP compression to reduce the number of tags needed
* Encryption — AES-256-GCM encryption with password protection (PBKDF2 key derivation)
* Offline operation — no network connection required

Supported NFC Tags:
* NTAG213 (144 bytes)
* NTAG215 (504 bytes)
* NTAG216 (888 bytes)
* MIFARE Ultralight (48 bytes)
* MIFARE Ultralight C (144 bytes)

Uses the NFAR v1 binary format with a 28-byte header, CRC32 integrity checking, and UUID-based archive identification. Chunks can be scanned in any order and are validated automatically.

NFC Archiver is free and open source software. No tracking, no ads, no network access required.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.0.12 (12) suggested Added on Apr 03, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.nfcarchiver.nfc_archiver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 22 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.0.11
    Persistent restore sessions & bug fix
    - Fixed crash when opening "Restore Archive"
    - Incomplete restore sessions now survive app restarts and navigation
    - View, resume, and delete incomplete sessions from the scan screen
    - Tap completed sessions to restore directly
    - Archive UUID added to filenames to prevent overwrites
    - Session management localized for all 5 languages
  • Version 1.0.11 (11) - Added on Mar 24, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.nfcarchiver.nfc_archiver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 22 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.0.10
    Fix Android file sharing
    - Fixed Telegram and other apps disabling send button for shared files (added MIME types)
    - Added share intent queries for Android 11+ compatibility
    - Version and build number now displayed on home screen and About dialog
    - Version is read dynamically from app — no more hardcoded strings
  • Version 1.0.10 (10) - Added on Mar 23, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.nfcarchiver.nfc_archiver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 22 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log