Best ways to share big files Upload your files to a cloud storage service, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and share them or email them to others Use file compression software, like 7-Zip Purchase a USB flash drive Use a free online service, like Jumpshare or Securely Send Use a VPN 1. Depending on your email provider, you'll likely be able to use a corresponding cloud storage -- like Google Drive for Gmail, or OneDrive for Outlook.com. Alternatively, Dropbox allows you to upload large files and then send a web link via email or text to your recipient. If you want to collaborate on a project or video with a large storage size, you might consider uploading it to a USB flash drive, which can range in size from 2 GB to 1 TB. Use a free online service, like Jumpshare or Securely Send. Jumpshare, for instance, lets you send up to 250 MB worth of files with a free account -- simply upload a file or folder, and Jumpshare provides you with a link to share the files. You can send your files to an email recipient within Securely Send's platform -- simply input an email, upload your file, and click "Send It". To ensure a high-quality delivery, you might want to try an alternative option, like a Zip compression. How to send large files via email Store your files in a cloud storage service, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. When the recipient receives your email, they can download your file to their computer, or open it online through the cloud storage service you used to send it.
We all know the frustrating feeling — maybe you’ve finally finished the script for your next marketing video, or you’ve collected all the images you need for your next campaign. But when you go to press “Send” you’re told, “Sorry. File too large.”
Unfortunately, our email accounts can’t carry as much storage as you might think. Gmail, for instance, can only hold files up to 25 MB.
Additionally, large files can eat at your storage space, even if it’s just sitting in your Sent folder.
If you’ve got a file you can’t send the traditional way, don’t worry — we’ve got five easy and cheap alternatives, to ensure the largest of files can be sent to whoever, within minutes.
Best ways to share big files
- Upload your files to a cloud storage service, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and share them or email them to others
- Use file compression software, like 7-Zip
- Purchase a USB flash drive
- Use a free online service, like Jumpshare or Securely Send
- Use a VPN
1. Upload your files to a cloud storage space.
Using a cloud storage space like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive is one of the easiest and most popular methods for sending large files. Depending on your email provider, you’ll likely be able to use a corresponding cloud storage — like Google Drive for Gmail, or OneDrive for Outlook.com. If you’re sending an attachment within a provider like Gmail, you’ll see the Google Drive button already integrated. Simply press it, choose your file, and then send it like a regular attachment.
Alternatively, Dropbox allows you to upload large files and then send a web link via email or text to your recipient. With Dropbox’s free tier, you’ll receive 2 GB of storage space. For $9.99 per month, you can increase your storage to 1 TB.
2. Use file compression software, like 7-Zip.
If you have multiple files, you might consider using a free compression software like 7-Zip, which can compress an entire folder of files at once. Zip files in general support lossless data compression, and are good for saving time and space while ensuring your files remain intact….
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