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:

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. Peer-to-Peer File Sharing:
    • BitTorrent (free, but requires a torrent client)
    • Resilio Sync (free, up to 10 GB free transfer)
  4. 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)
  5. Split Large Files:
    • Use a file splitter like 7-Zip or WinRAR to split the file into smaller parts, then share each part separately.
  6. 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:

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.