---
name: "irxfer"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "openobex-apps"
version: "1.7.2-2.2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/irxfer"
---

# irxfer(1)

Send to or receive files from a Palm handheld device

## NAME

irxfer - Send to or receive files from a Palm handheld device

## SYNOPSIS

**irxfer** \[*file*\]

## DESCRIPTION

irxfer is a small utility to transfer files by using an infrared (IrDA) port. It uses the "OBEX:IrXfer" identifier. If no parameter is specified, the program goes into receive mode.

This program is designed to be an example application for the openobex library.

## SEE ALSO

[ircp(1)](/ircp/1.md), [irobex\_palm3(1)](/irobex_palm3/1.md)

## AUTHOR

**Hendrik Sattler** \<post@hendrik-sattler.de\>

initial version of manpage