When sending large files via e-mail difficulties arise. Postal services have restrictions on the maximum amount of attachments. For example, mail size for Mail.ru is 30Mb and for Gmail is 20Mb. If you send a letter with a large file, it may well leave you, but not reach the recipient. Moreover, when a file is re-encoded for transfer, its size increases by about 33%. I recommend using file sharing for files larger than 5Mb. Let's consider how to send a file through file hosting services of popular mail services: Gmail.com, Mail.ru, Yandex.ru.
The easiest way to use the file exchange service from Mail.ru. For files less than 100Mb, you don't even need to register, unless of course you use mail from Mail.ru. By registering, you can send files up to 1Gb in size and use 10Gb storage. Sending files via Yandex is also easy, but you need an account.
The greatest service and security is provided by Gmail and its Google Docs service. I recommend using this method.
In addition to these file hosting services, there are many other services that you can use.
Go to the service. You need an account to send files. If you are not registered yet, this procedure is mandatory for Yandex. After registration you will see the link "Share files":
You can upload files to the service one at a time. Select a file:
And download it:
Or go to the "many at once" tab, click "Add files":
You can add many files at once. This is useful when, for example, you need to send a lot of scanned documents. After adding, click "Upload":
Wait for the files to download:
Since I mainly use Gmail for work, it is most convenient for me to work with the service. This service has many functions and file sharing is one of them. The volume for storing files is 7Gb. First of all, you need an account (account) on Gmail. If you don't have an account, see the top ten reasons to use Gmail and register or go to the description of file hosting services from Mail.ru and Yandex.ru.
Press the "Download" button, select the file to download:
Before uploading, you will be prompted to convert the documents to Google format. By converting documents (spreadsheets, text documents) to the format Google Docs it will be possible to work in them together in real time:
The downloaded file will appear in the list. Check it with a checkbox:
In the menu that appears, click the "More" button and select the "Share" item:
In the opened setting sharing, in the "Add Users" window, enter my email address:
I will receive a notification in my mail that I have access to your file. If it is a file with a database or an archive, I download it. If it's a document, I can work with it directly in Google Docs.
You can send a file to someone on the Internet in a variety of ways, and anyone who does it chooses the most obvious way - send it by e-mail. But there is a limitation on the file size, usually 25 MB, some programs in the .exe format are unlikely to be sent due to security restrictions. Perhaps by placing them in the archive. Many people use Skype for transfer, there are no restrictions on the file size, but the transfer is not very fast, regardless of the network speed. I never waited for the end of the transfer of large files, but used other tools, which I will discuss below.
Clouds have entered our lives for a long time and obviously this is the most understandable way to transfer any files. All popular postal services there is a cloud.
Gmail has this Google drive- 15 GB initially available for free, great integration with all google services and excellent speed. Yandex mail has its own disk 10 GB expandable. Install the Yandex disk application on your smartphone and turn on photo autoload, get +32 GB. There is an interesting feature called screenshots, which saves them directly to Yandex Disk. With the ability to edit and decorate the screenshots taken. Mail from Mile boasts cloud 50 GB for new users, before it was possible to reserve 100 GB, this is perhaps all the advantages. this moment cloud Mega with 50GB free, file encryption, cool interface and decent speed.
Didn't mention the most popular founding dying Dropbox just because its meager 2GB is inherently unsuitable for transferring large files. Yes, and there are a lot of different clouds with different conditions, I told in my opinion about the most popular in runet.
Transferring files this way has a number of advantages and disadvantages:
- To send a file, it must first be placed on the storage server, and this is not always convenient, it takes time and sufficient free space.
- In conjunction with mail - good integration and the ability to simply give access to the file to third parties, or put it in the public domain.
- Sami cloud services offer a tool to view and edit some files.
- In the case of Mega, encryption is default and the key is transmitted in the link to the recipient.
- The file is available while it is in the cloud.
Browser transmission
There are quite a lot of such methods, I will tell you about those that have been tested working, there are no restrictions on the size of the sent file, and they are also simple and straightforward.
Dropmefiles.com
Perhaps the most functional service for moving large files. All functionality is in one window, with convenient tips and a clear layout of controls.
- Drag and drop desired file or a folder in a browser window, click to select on your computer, or use ctrl + v to paste from the clipboard.
- Copy the link to send it in a way convenient for you. Or send directly by mail by adding a message up to 140 characters.
- Store the file on the service for up to 14 days or send it directly without closing the browser window.
- The ability to set a password, alphabetic or numeric.
- Service speed is quite good, of course with an eye to your provider.
File.pizza
A very simple service for transferring any files directly from the browser, transfer is possible only when the window is open. And until the file is downloaded from the link received. If you need to send a file to multiple users, you will have to do it personally each time. This technology features you transfer the file directly without uploading it to a third-party server.
- The file is sent directly, excluding uploading to the server, p2p connection as torrent.
- Select or drag and drop the required file to transfer into the browser window.
- Doesn't work in mobile safari.
- Otherwise, lovely and safe.
BitTorrent sync
Your personal torrent network, for which you need a bittorent sync client, since there is support for ALL platforms, including drives and other cloud devices. The program has impressive file sharing and transfer capabilities, you can read it in detail and very clearly. I will say that the speed is really good, encrypting and transferring the file directly makes this method especially attractive. Only two aspects overshadow such rosy praises: the indecent price of 2499 rubles / year for the PRO version (although you can get by FREE version) and a little confusing control for an inexperienced user.
Anonymous way
Absolutely amazing free and anonymous service anonymousfiles.io file transfer up to 5 GB. Drag and drop or select files on your computer. Get a link, share the link.
You cannot delete uploaded files, but you can define their lifetime up to 6 months. No logs and restrictions for uploading and downloading. Amazing and free a way to securely exchange.
Opinion
Every day we are approaching the fact that we perform most of the tasks in the browser, transferring large files over the network also moved to the browser window, moved to the cloud, or, as in the case of bittorent sync, mastered p2p networks and key encryption. Streams move in the 21st century with incredible speed and scale, and mankind has come up with plenty of tools for this!
If you know about others that are fundamentally different from those presented, write in the comments - it will be interesting!
First of all, of course, popular names like Dropbox, Google Drive or SkyDrive come to mind. Yes, these services are great for storing and sharing data, but if you don't want the shared files to take up space in your oversized account, then you should look towards specialized services for quick exchange data. In this review you will find a list of the most interesting of them and a comparative table of their main characteristics.
GE.TT
Files of unregistered users are stored for 30 days and should not exceed 250 MB. But for owners of free account this bar goes up to 2 GB and storage time is unlimited. It is possible to expand the disk space, but, of course, already for money.
If you are looking for a simple yet effective file sharing tool, then Droplr may be for you. It also implements loading files by dragging and dropping them into a special area on the page. Registered users get a complete file manager with the ability to view, organize and share the downloaded data. If you are not satisfied with the online manager, there are clients for Windows, Mac and iPhone.
The negative aspects of this service include the limitations of 1 GB of disk space and 25 MB for each file, which is simply not serious compared to competitors.
Another service that allows you to upload files using the drag'n'drop method. Each visitor is allocated a special page, the so-called "canvas", on which you can place your files up to 5 GB in total. Moreover, the number of these canvases is not limited, so, in general, we can talk about an unlimited space for storing files.
This file-sharing service tries to attract users by not mandatory registration and advertisements. All of this is certainly commendable, but we are more interested in the disk space provided. That's okay here too: you can share files up to 250MB, which will be stored for up to seven days. If you spend a few minutes and create a free account, the limit will be increased to 2 GB.
Jumpshare is designed not only for sharing files, but also for showing them right on the service page. You just drag and drop from File Explorer Windows needed elements, and they are immediately uploaded to the online storage. The service is able to recognize and display files of more than 200 formats, including images, video, audio, texts, presentations, electronic books etc.
The service works completely free of charge and does not even have the ability to register. Each visitor is allocated up to 2 GB of disk space, the file size must not exceed 100 MB. Storage time is two weeks.
This service stands out somewhat from the general row and serves not for sharing files in general, but specifically for sharing screenshots. Usually, in order to show someone our screenshot, we have to run special program, take a screenshot, edit it, save it, then upload it to any photo hosting site, get the link and publish it. Snaggy shortens this chain of actions to just a few keystrokes.
To capture a screenshot, you simply press the standard PrintScreen button, and then on the service page, use the Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut to paste it directly into Snaggy. Here you can also cut out the desired area, add your own text comments, select a rectangular area and make notes. After that, you just have to copy and send to the destination the link to the finished image.
GigaSize is convenient service which allows you to transfer, upload and store data in the cloud storage. You can use this service to share videos, photos, music, and more with friends, family and colleagues.
For this, each user is allocated 10 GB of disk space, while the size of one file can be up to 1 GB. If you need to download even larger files, you can divide them into separate archives, for example, using the WinRAR program.
The service ensures the safety of the downloaded data for 20 days, and if you have registered free account, then this period is increased to 45 days.
If you need to quickly showcase an image gallery on the web, then the fastest and most beautiful way is to use the DropMocks service. On home page this service does not have anything at all, except for the area for downloading files. But if you drop a few pictures there, the service will automatically generate a spectacular gallery from them and issue a special link for its demonstration, while any user who follows your link will not only see the gallery, but will also be able to save the images he likes.
To upload files, you need to drag the directory or separate files on a round target on the service page. You do not need to register to use DropMeFiles.
WeTransfer is ideal for people who need to send large files by email. He does it quickly, for free and without registration. The size of the files forwarded can be up to 2 GB, and the range of your recipients is limited to twenty addresses.
As soon as you fill in all the fields and click the Transfer button, your correspondents will receive a special letter with a link to the sent file. It downloads at maximum speed and without any advertisements or humanity checks. The files will be available for download within two weeks.
Although the creators of this service do not allow its anonymous use, they offer very tempting conditions for storing files immediately after registering. So, for a free account, 15 GB of disk space is allocated, and the maximum size of a single file is 2 GB. The uploaded data will be stored for six months from the date of your last use of the service. In addition, you get a full-fledged online file manager, with which you can create folders, move, copy, delete your files.
But with the transfer of files from the 4Shared service, not everything is so rosy. You can download the data sent by you only after registration, which not all your friends may like.
This service is not much different from others in this review. Here we see the same one-button file download and instant download link. But File Dropper can boast of one difference, and a very significant one - the maximum file upload size here is as much as 5 GB.
The service does not require registration either when uploading files or downloading them. After 30 days from the last download, your data will be deleted, so be careful.
When downloading files, the File Convoy service also behaves quite decently: no intrusive ads, entering verification codes and waiting screens.
Unlike all other services in this review, which store your information on their servers, Just Beam It works in a completely different way. It simply serves to establish a direct connection between your computer and the recipient's computer. In this case, the transfer of data occurs directly between them, bypassing any intermediate server. Based on this, in the case of Just Beam It, there is no need to worry about the allocated disk space or maximum size files - these values are not limited by the service.
To send a file to someone, you need to drag it to the service page, and then click the Create Link button. The created link should be forwarded to your addressee, he will follow it and the download will start, the progress of which will be displayed on your page as well. Yes, the service page cannot be closed until the final receipt of the file, otherwise the connection will be interrupted and everything will have to start over.
To make it easier for you to compare the main characteristics of the services presented in this article, we have collected them in a small comparison table.
| Name | Disk space | Maximum file size | Shelf life | Registration required |
| GE.TT | 2 GB | 2 GB | 30 days | Yes |
| 1 GB | 25 Mb | No | ||
| ~ | 5 GB | 60 days | Yes | |
| 2 GB | 250 MB | 7 days | Yes | |
| 2 GB | 100 Mb | 14 days | No | |
| ~ | Images | No | ||
| 10 GB | 1 GB | 45 days | Yes | |
| ~ | Images | No | ||
| 50 GB | 50 GB | 14 days | No | |
| 2 GB | 2 GB | 14 days | No | |
| 15 GB | 2 GB | 6 months | Yes | |
| 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 days | No | |
| 2 GB | 2 GB | up to 7 days at the user's choice | No | |
| not limited | not limited | 10 minutes | No |
We hope that this article will help you choose the right service with which you can conveniently store and share different files.
How can you transfer a file big size through the Internet different ways? Many users have faced a similar problem, because there are no problems with transferring small files.
The main problem when transferring a large file is its size. In most cases, services and applications limit the file size to a certain size, which cannot be exceeded.
A small file can be attached to an e-mail message, and the file can be sent via a message in a messenger. In these cases, there are restrictions on the size of the file. With small files, everything is clear, but how to transfer a large file?
When transferring files of 1 GB or more, difficulties arise due to the large file size. Attaching such a file to a message in the traditional way will no longer work; to transfer it, you need a direct link and support for the service or application.
There are several simple ways send a large file over the Internet, which I will mention in this article. There are quite a few ways to transfer large files, I will tell you about the simplest and most convenient ways for an ordinary user.
When sending large files, keep in mind that the following factors affect the file transfer speed:
- the larger the file, the longer it will take to transfer it
- internet connection speed
- load of remote servers at the time of file transfer, when using a third-party service
You can transfer large files over the Internet between computers using the following methods:
- cloud storage
- file sharing services
- file hosting
- by synchronization
- torrent file transfer
Traditional file sharing services (TurboBit, DepositFiles, etc.) are not suitable for exchanging files between users due to the fact that when using such services for free, the download speed is very limited. Therefore, you will have to download a large file for free from there for days.
Synchronization tools allow you to transfer a file to another computer directly, but unfortunately free solutions Hardly ever.
Previously, it was possible to send large files via Skype, until restrictions were introduced.
How to transfer a large file via Yandex Disk
To use the Yandex.Disk service, you must have a Yandex mail. Using the Yandex service, you can transfer a large file in two ways: directly through Yandex Disk, or send a large file by attaching the file to an e-mail message.
If you are sending a file via email, click the Attach Files from Drive icon, and then send the message to the recipient.
You can attach a file up to 10 GB to an e-mail message (provided that the Yandex Disk client program is installed on your computer). The recipient can save a file larger than 2 GB on his Yandex.Disk, and a file up to 2 GB can be downloaded to a computer or saved to Disk.
Please note that Yandex Disk allows you to upload files up to 10 GB (via the Yandex.Disk application, or software), and when uploading via the web interface, the file size cannot exceed 2 GB.
The second way to transfer a large file via Yandex: copy the link to the file directly from Yandex Disk, and then send it to the recipient. The link can be sent to one person, to several recipients, or posted in the public domain.
Follow these steps:
In the cloud storage, the file will be available for download continuously until it is deleted from the storage, or public access is closed to this link.
Similarly, you can use the services of another cloud storage, for example Google drive, Cloud Mail.Ru, Dropbox, etc. Cloud storages have different size provided to the user, some of its own characteristics.
How to send a large file to Mega
Mega.nz - cloud storage providing 50 GB of free disk space. Feature this repository is an encryption of files placed in the "cloud". Files are encrypted on the user side.
Enter cloud storage Mega, click on the file right click mouse, in context menu select "Get Link".
In the "Export links and decryption keys" window that opens, select the option you want to send a link to the file, and then copy the link.
Mega uses the following link export options:
- Keyless link - a link to a file without a decryption key
- Decryption key - the key to decrypt the link
- Key link - link with decryption key
Another user can easily download the file to his computer, having received a link to the file with the decryption key. When transferring a link without a key, the addressee will be able to download the file only after receiving the decryption key.
For transferring large files, it makes sense to use the MEGASync application. For the recipient of a large file, it is advisable to have an account in Mega in order to download the file without any problems due to restrictions. After receiving a link to a file larger than 5 GB, the addressee must save the file to his Mega storage (this happens instantly), and then download the file to the computer from his storage.
How to transfer large file to uTorrent
With the help of the program - torrent client uTorrent (or other similar application), you can transfer a large file directly between computers without using an intermediary: a torrent tracker.
BitTorrent technology transfers a file from one computer to another computer without intermediaries.
Prerequisites for sending a file using this method:
- torrent software must be installed on both computers
- file transfer occurs only when the computer sending the file is turned on and connected to the Internet
The file transfer process takes place in several stages:
- Creation of a torrent file with the extension ".torrent".
- Creating a distribution.
- Transferring a torrent file or magnet link to the addressee in any convenient way.
- Uploading a large file to another computer.
Read the detailed article on this method of sending large files to another computer.
Conclusions of the article
The user can transfer a large file to another user via the Internet, using cloud storage, file sharing services, via torrent.
More and more needs to be done in today's business environment free services, to survive. Well, let's enjoy this free one, especially if these products are really simple and convenient.
One of the Moscow Internet providers has introduced an instant file exchange service of no more than 50 GB. Therefore, if you are looking for a file sharing service without registration, this is a good option.
Meet: Dropmefiles.com
Unlike many other file hosting services, this service, as already mentioned, does not require registration.
Also, from its pluses:
- File exchange up to 50 GB;
- Ability to set a password for downloading;
- The ability to choose the type of link that will be easy to dictate orally, for example, by phone;
- No restrictions on download speed;
- Sending the link not only by email, but also.
And now, about everything in order.
How do I upload files?
Dropmefiles.com - how to download files
Well, if it was difficult before, it will be even easier here :). Just follow the link that was sent to us and press the button Download.
If you do not have a link - you were not given it, you will not be able to download the file.
By the way, files from the service are downloaded really quickly. It is also worth remembering that if you upload files to a site, the resource does not limit the upload speed of files up to 4.5 GB in size, but an Internet provider can do this. It happens that the declared speed of 100 Mbit / s is valid only for DOWNLOAD. And for the return, for example, 10 or 15 Mbit / s. Then the file may not load very quickly and there is nothing you can do about it.
So: figuring out how to use dropmefiles.com is very easy. It also saves time and emotions. Hopefully, this service will continue to be simple and free.
Can't upload files to Dropmefiles
Although I personally have never had a problem with this service, research has shown that there can be two main reasons for the failure:
- Unstable internet connection. Please note that the service does not support the file download mode. That is, if you are downloading a 30 GB file and the network is suddenly interrupted, it’s very sad, but you have to download the file first.
- According to reports in