Telegram Drive is a desktop and mobile application that leverages your Telegram account as cloud storage.
The tool solves the problem of fragmented file management by consolidating Telegram's native storage capabilities into a unified workspace. It connects directly to your Telegram account using credentials you provide, treating Saved Messages as the primary storage location and Telegram channels as accessible folders. The application operates locally-first, meaning your configuration and caches remain on your device, and it does not require a separate file-relay service or backend infrastructure.
Telegram Drive suits users who already rely on Telegram for file sharing and want a desktop-style interface to organize, preview, and manage those files across platforms. The tool is appropriate for those prioritizing privacy and avoiding vendor lock-in, since it works with your existing Telegram account and charges nothing for any feature. Desktop users benefit from folder synchronization, a local REST API, WebDAV support, and native system integrations like tray controls and notifications. The application supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Google TV. An optional one-time supporter license removes sponsor placements but is not required to access core functionality. The README emphasizes that Telegram Drive is independent of Telegram FZ-LLC and that files remain subject to Telegram's account and per-file limits, so it should not be treated as unlimited storage or as a sole backup solution.
Development activity shows consistent feature expansion and platform support. The project maintains a public changelog documenting updates across desktop and mobile versions. The tool has reached a stable release state with support for optional client-side encryption in alpha, indicating ongoing refinement of security features. Multi-platform maintenance across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Google TV demonstrates sustained engineering effort to keep the application functional across diverse environments.
