SendThisFileFree
Large file transfer
Send large files that email can't handle.
Add the recipient and files in your browser, choose the protections the transfer needs, and send a download link instead of forcing a large attachment through an inbox.
Free supports files up to 50 MB. Current Standard and Business plans do not impose a file-size limit.
How it works
From your browser to their download—in three steps.
SendThisFile keeps the file, recipient details, access options, and download outcome together.
- 01
Add the recipient and files
Choose the files from your device, enter the recipient, and add a useful message.
- 02
Protect and send
On paid plans, add recipient verification and a download password when the handoff needs them.
- 03
Download and check the outcome
The recipient follows the transfer link. Activity shows whether the recipient downloaded the transfer.
The inbox limit
Email was built for messages, not oversized attachments.
Email providers cap attachment size, and a recipient's mailbox may impose a different limit. That can turn a simple delivery into bounced messages, repeated compression, or an improvised link.
SendThisFile separates the file from the email. The message carries the transfer link; the file follows a route built for the handoff.
File size and availability
Choose the plan that fits the file in front of you.
Start with the size of the file, then choose the availability window and access controls the handoff needs.
Standard
No file-size limit
14 daysFile availabilityRecipient authentication, a download password, and multiple recipients.Business
No file-size limit
30 daysFile availabilityTeam users, administration, branding, and Website Integration.Professional files
Built for the files professionals actually send.
Use SendThisFile when the deliverable is too large for an attachment and belongs with a clear recipient and outcome.
Video and audio
Edited video, raw footage, audio sessions
Design and photography
Press-ready artwork, image sets, brand packages
Engineering
CAD packages, drawings, models, field data
Client delivery
Reports, datasets, archives, final deliverables
Security and access
Protect access without complicating the handoff.
Files are encrypted while they travel between the user's browser and SendThisFile, and while they are temporarily stored awaiting download.
Paid plans can add recipient verification and a download password. Every plan has a defined availability window, and the owner can end access sooner.
Encrypted transfer and temporary storageProtection while the file travels and waits for download
Paid recipient protectionsVerification and a download password when needed
Defined availability7, 14, or 30 days, with an option to end access sooner
A fair comparison
Choose the right way to share.
The best method depends on whether the file is a quick attachment, a working folder, a server workflow, or a finished handoff.
MethodWorks well forConsider another route when
EmailSmall attachments inside a conversationThe file exceeds attachment limits
Shared drivePersistent folders and ongoing accessYou want a defined delivery window and outcome
FTP or SFTPTechnical server-to-server workflowsThe sender or recipient needs a simpler browser flow
SendThisFileA file addressed to a recipient for downloadYou need a long-lived working folder
Related guides
Go deeper when the job calls for it.
These focused guides cover decisions that are distinct from the broad job of sending a large file.
Compare secure file transfer with email
See where attachments stop fitting and a purpose-built handoff becomes useful.
Plan a large dataset transfer
Consider the practical needs around moving research, analytics, and project data.
Send CAD and design files
Explore the needs behind transferring large engineering packages and drawings.
Compare managed file transfer and FTP
Understand the difference between a browser-based handoff and server-based transfer tools.
Common questions
Practical answers before you send.
Start with file size, recipient experience, availability, and the plan that fits.
What file size can I send?
Free supports files up to 50 MB. Current Standard and Business plans do not impose a file-size limit.
Do I need an account to send a file?
Yes. Create a SendThisFile account, add the recipient and files, and send the transfer from the web app.
What does the recipient need to do?
The recipient follows the transfer link and downloads the files while they are available. If you add recipient verification or a download password, the recipient completes those steps first.
How long does a transfer stay available?
Current availability is 7 days on Free, 14 days on Standard, and 30 days on Business. The owner can end access sooner.
Can I tell whether the file was downloaded?
Yes. Activity shows the transfer and whether the recipient downloaded it.
Does SendThisFile work in a browser?
Yes. SendThisFile's send and download flows are web-based. Keep the browser open while a large upload or download is in progress.
Your next delivery
Get the large file off your list.
Start free for files up to 50 MB, or compare Standard and Business for larger files and additional controls.