How to share a file that is too big to email
The age-old problem of sharing large files! There are several ways to share a file that's too big to email:
- Cloud Storage Services:
- Google Drive (up to 15 GB free storage)
- Dropbox (up to 2 GB free storage)
- Microsoft OneDrive (up to 5 GB free storage)
- Apple iCloud (up to 5 GB free storage)
- pCloud (up to 10 GB free storage)
- Mega (up to 50 GB free storage)
- MediaFire (up to 10 GB free storage)
- WeTransfer (up to 2 GB free transfer)
- File Sharing Platforms:
- File.io (up to 3 GB free transfer)
- SendSpace (up to 3 GB free transfer)
- YouSendIt (up to 2 GB free transfer)
- Hightail (up to 2 GB free transfer)
- Peer-to-Peer File Sharing:
- BitTorrent (free, but requires a torrent client)
- Resilio Sync (free, up to 10 GB free transfer)
- Specialized File Sharing Services:
- WeTransfer Pro (up to 20 GB transfer, paid plans available)
- FileCatalyst (up to 100 GB transfer, paid plans available)
- Aspera (up to 100 GB transfer, paid plans available)
- Split Large Files:
- Use a file splitter like 7-Zip or WinRAR to split the file into smaller parts, then share each part separately.
- Use a File Sharing Add-on:
- Some email providers, like Gmail, offer add-ons like Google Drive or Dropbox that allow you to share large files.
Before choosing a method, consider the following factors:
- File size and type
- Recipient's email provider and compatibility
- Security and encryption requirements
- Cost and storage limitations
- Ease of use and user interface
Remember to always check the recipient's email provider and compatibility before sharing a large file to ensure it can be received and opened successfully.