Sure, you could call Transmit an FTP client—but the app does so much more. With its easy-to-use interface and abundance of small but thoughtful features, Transmit makes managing files on a remote server surprisingly efficient.

The app’s elegant side-by-side interface lets you see files on your Mac and the server simultaneously. Transferring is as simple as dragging and dropping.

And with Transmit,you can edit files directly on the server, eliminating the need to download, make changes, and then upload. Just select a file in the server window and choose File > Edit in Transmit. Then save your changes and you’re done.

Pros will appreciate that Transmit can connect to a wide range of server types. Of course it can handle FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and S3, but you also get support for cloud services, including iCloud, Backblaze B2, Box, Google Drive, DreamObjects, Dropbox, Microsoft Azure, and Rackspace Cloud Files. Its ability to generate and manage secure keys is pretty cool too.

Whether you’re a musician looking to share a mix with your bandmates, a photographer uploading images for a client, or a webmaster updating a site, Transmit is one of the best ways to speed up your workflow.