File transfer explained
Free online file transfer
Upload files once, create a secure temporary link, and let the recipient download them without installing a transfer client.
Upload files for free · Up to 20 GB · No account required.
The short answer
An online file transfer is a short-lived handoff: the sender uploads files, the service creates a private link, and the recipient downloads the files before the link expires.
Add the files
Choose up to 100 files with a combined size of no more than 20 GB.
Choose access settings
Set a one-day or seven-day expiry and add an optional password when the link needs another layer of protection.
Deliver and expire
Share the URL, let the recipient download, and allow the transfer to expire automatically when its window ends.
Useful details
Know what happens before you upload.
File transfer versus email
Email is designed for messages and modest attachments. File-transfer links work better for large archives, design exports, videos, datasets, and batches of assets that exceed mailbox limits.
The conversation can stay in email or chat while the files use one dedicated download URL. This avoids requiring an FTP client or cloud-drive account.
When an online transfer is useful
Use a temporary transfer for client deliverables, project handoffs, event photos, creative exports, support logs, or any file set that needs to move without becoming a permanent shared folder.
Recipients can download individual files or the complete transfer. Senders who sign in can manage recent transfers, but an account is not required for a basic handoff.
A practical security checklist
Double-check the recipient channel before posting the link, set the shortest practical expiry, and add a password for sensitive material. Send the password separately when possible.
Do not upload malware, illegal material, spam, phishing content, or files you do not have the right to share. Use the abuse report page if a SendFile link appears harmful.
Related file-transfer guides
- Transfer without email — Share through the channel you already use.
- Security details — Learn how temporary links are protected.
- Acceptable use — Understand what may not be transferred.
Read the file transfer FAQ or review How SendFile protects links.
Send the files, not the hassle
Free transfers up to 20 GB with one-day or seven-day expiry.