File sharing guides

Practical guides to sending large files, full-quality videos, RAW photos and ZIP archives online.

• How to send 5 GB files online for free

  A step-by-step guide to sending files up to 5 GB online for free, with tips to stop large uploads failing.

• How to choose a free file transfer service

  What to check before choosing a free file transfer service: size limits, sign-up, link expiry, resumable uploads, privacy and price.

• How to send large videos without losing quality

  Why chat apps make videos blurry and how to send the original video file at full quality using a download link.

• How to share wedding photos online

  Practical ways for photographers and couples to share full-resolution wedding photos with family and guests.

• How to share files without making people sign up

  How to send files to people who don't want to sign up for anything, and what the trade-offs are.

• How to send RAW camera files

  How to send CR3, NEF, ARW and DNG RAW photos to editors or clients without converting or compressing them.

• How to transfer files between computers

  Options for moving files between two computers, from cables and local sharing to download links that work anywhere.