# Send Big Files Online Easily | 15 Hosting File Sites You Must Try đź’Ż **URL:** \ **Category:** Tools & Scripts\ **Tags:** tools, programming, freebies\ **Created:** [August 7, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/send-big-files-online-easily-15-hosting-file-sites-you-must-try/99850 "2020-08-07T13:05:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BlueHacker](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/bluehacker/32/174721_2.png) [@BlueHacker](https://onehack.st/u/BlueHacker)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/send-big-files-online-easily-15-hosting-file-sites-you-must-try/99850/1 "2020-08-07T13:05:53Z")
- [🔗 Permanent File Hosting — No Signup, No Catch](https://onehack.st/t/permanent-file-hosting-no-signup-no-catch/315468) There are so many ways to **share files and documents with anyone and across different platforms** these days. However, most platforms allow a limited file size that can be transferred. For sharing big files, there are special websites that make it quite easy for you. So, in this post, we are featuring **15 best websites to send big bulky files online** – that too, for free. Read on to know about each service and it’s interesting features in detail. #### [MailBigFile](https://free.mailbigfile.com/) ![mailbigfile](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/mailbigfile.jpg) MailBigFile has a **step-by-step interface** that is quite enticing. You can send up to 2GB of data for free, but **only a limited number of files can be shared at a time**. To deal with data size issue, you can **make use of a compression tool** like [7-Zip](http://www.7-zip.org/download.html) to turn multiple files into a single one. Furthermore, the **shared files will stay online for 10 days** and receivers can download it before that period. ##### Pros - Step-by-step interface - 2GB max file size limit - unlimited bandwidth - No registration required ##### Cons - Only 5 files can be shared at a time - Limited storage time #### [Filemail](http://www.filemail.com/) ![filemail](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/filemail.jpg) Filemail offers certain reliable features like **30GB max file size limit with complete control over when the download link should expire** (inside 7 days period). You can also track how many times the file has been downloaded, **without having to create an account** on the website. Although there is **no limit on how many recipients you can add** , however, one downside is that it **doesn’t offer encryption for the files** sent for free, so it is not a good option for confidential files. ##### Pros - 30GB max file size limit - Download management options - Download tracker - unlimited recipients - No registration required ##### Cons - No encryption in free version - limited storage time #### [SendthisFile](https://www.sendthisfile.com/) ![send this file](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/sendthisfile.jpg) SendthisFile puts no limitations on the size of the files you can share with other people. However, **you will have to sign-up for a free** SendthisFile account to start sending large files. It uses end-to-end 128-bit AES encryption to **ensure your data is safe when shared online.** ##### Pros - No limit on file size - Reliable end-to-end encryption ##### Cons - Requires registration - limitation on total files that can be sent at a time - limited file storage period #### [MediaFire](https://www.mediafire.com/) ![mediafire](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/mediafire.jpg) This is actually a cloud storage service that focuses on making it easier to share uploaded data. **You will get total 10GB of space that can be increased to 50GB by completing different offers**. You will get a **dedicated link for your files** to share them with other people. There are **no limit on downloads** and you can control whether people can further share the file link. ##### Pros - Up to 50 GB cloud storage space - Complete control over shared download link - No limitation on how many people can download the shared data ##### Cons - It’s a cloud storage service not exactly a file sharing service - Requires registration #### [WeTransfer](https://wetransfer.com/) ![wetransfer](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/wetransfer.jpg) WeTransfer is one of the easiest file sharing websites that **has fewer limitations on its free file sharing service**. You can **send up to 2GB of data** in one go and there are **no limitations on the number of files** shared at a time. Just enter the email addresses of the recipients, your email address and click **“Transfer”**. The best part of this service is that it **doesn’t require any account registration to share the files**. To get better idea about WeTransfer service. ##### Pros - Easy to use - 2GB max file size limit - Share unlimited files without bandwidth restrictions - No registration required ##### Cons - Limited storage time - No password protection #### [FileDropper](http://www.filedropper.com/) ![file dropper](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/file-dropper.jpg) Another easy to use large file sharing website that will give you a **link for your uploaded file** that you can share anywhere. You can **upload a file up to 5GB for free and there is no limit on amount of file sharing.** The uploaded file expires after 30 days of not being downloaded. ##### Pros - 5GB max file size limit - Easy to use - Unlimited downloads - 30 days storage period if link isn’t being used ##### Cons - Requires registration to get permanent 2GB storage - Doesn’t offer built-in method to send files to specific people #### [JumboMail](https://www.jumbomail.me/en/) ![jumbomail](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/jumbomail.jpg) JumboMail allows you to send **files up to 2GB** without registering an account. **Invite your friends to JumboMail to increase the 2GB limit to 5GB** , but you will **have to register an account**. The uploaded files will last for 7 days before expiring. Unfortunately, JumboMail **does not offer much control in its free service** , you will have to upgrade to pro to track downloads to require security features. ##### Pros - 5 GB maximum file size - Easy to use ##### Cons - Requires registration to increase file size limit - Need to invite friends to get bigger size limit - No password protection #### [Files to Friends](https://www.filestofriends.com/) ![file to friends](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/files-to-friends.jpg) You can **send multiple files of up to 1 GB** using Files to Friends. The number of **files you can send is limited to 10** , but you don’t have to register for any account to send files for free. Another drawback is that the **file can only be shared with 5 recipients**. ##### Pros - 1GB maximum file size - Doesn’t require registration ##### Cons - Only 10 files can be sent at a time - 5 recipients are allowed - Files are stored for only 7 days #### [TeraShare](http://terashare.net/) It’s a combination of **P2P file sharing system** and cloud storage. As you start uploading the file, **your recipient can start downloading it without having to wait for you to completely upload the file**. You can share the file with **as many people as you like** and share each other’s bandwidth to accelerate the downloading. If the **file is less than 10 GB, it will be stored in the cloud storage** , and your recipients can download it any time. TeraShare will **require you to download a tiny application** to create P2P connection. The sharing process is online via email. ##### Pros - No limitation on maximum file size - The receiver can start downloading the file as soon as you start uploading - No limitation on recipients - Free 10 GB cloud storage for files to keep them available forever. ##### Cons - Requires you to download an application - Slow download speed if the file isn’t completely uploaded - A little complicated in use #### [Transfernow](https://www.transfernow.net/en/) ![transfernow](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/transfernow.jpg) You can transfer files of over 3GB size, and there are **no restrictions on how many files you can upload**. Although, TransferNow does **require you to create an account** , but it is very lenient for its free account.There are also options to **password protect files, get download confirmation, add contacts, edit uploads** and more. You can also choose to **share files as guest** , but you will only get 2GB file limit and won’t enjoy the management features. ##### Pros - 3GB maximum file size limit - Password protection - Track Downloads - No restrictions on total files and recipients ##### Cons - Requires registration for 3GB limit and management features - 15 days file storage time - You can only send files to 20 email addresses (unlimited can download from the link though) #### [Email Large Files](http://emaillargefile.com/) ![](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/email-large-file.jpg) Email Large Files offers a little bit more **control over when you would like the download link to expire** , but rest of the features aren’t that interesting. You can send **5 files each day with maximum size of 200MB** , and can only specify 3 email addresses. You can **password protect the files sent and select when the links should expire** ; including 2, 7 and 15 days. ##### Pros - Control over link expiration - Password protect files - Doesn’t require account registration ##### Cons - Only 200MB file size limit - Only 5 files can be sent every day - File sending to 3 recipients only #### [Sendspace](https://www.sendspace.com/) ![sendspace](https://assets.hongkiat.com/uploads/file-sharing-tools/sendspace.jpg) You can use Sendspace to send **files of up to 300 MB that will last for 30 days** before expiring. It will also **throttle download speed** , but there is no restriction on how many files you can upload at a time. There is also an **option to add password if you need more security.** ##### Pros - 30 days file storage time - Password protected transfers - no limitation on total files sent ##### Cons - Limits download speed - Only 300MB maximum file size limit #### [pCloud Transfer](https://transfer.pcloud.com/) It is a **cloud storage service** , but it also offers a large file sharing service online. You can **send files of 5GB and total 10 files at a time**. The great thing about pCloud Transfer is its **ability to password protect the file with encryption** to make it impossible for anyone to access it. ##### Pros - 5GB max file size limit - Encrypts files with personal password - No registration required ##### Cons - Only 10 files can be shared at a time #### Cloud Storage Services Almost all cloud storage services **offer sharing files/folders with other people** ; both privately and publically. Whether you use [Google Drive](https://support.google.com/docs/answer/2494822?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en) or [DropBox](https://www.dropbox.com/help/topics/sharing_files_and_folders), cloud storage makes it very convenint to keep your files organized and accessable and sharing bulky files with other people. ##### Pros - You may already be using one - Less limitations - You won’t have to upload files to another service if its already in your cloud storage ##### Cons - Opening a new account with a cloud storage service just to transfer files isn’t feasible - May lack some of the advanced features, like password protection and download tracking #### Conclusion In a world inundated with data, **one has to share large file quite often** , especially if you belong to the media or entertainment industry. This was a **round-up of some of the best large file sharing services** available online. Although, all of the aforementioned services are free, however, **the free versions have their limitations**. If you want more features at your disposal, you can always **take a look into the paid version** that these services offer. Happy file sharing! _(Source: hongkiat)_ **Enjoy!**