How to share large files for free and with encryption
We offer several services such as WeTransfer that use encryption to improve the security of the exchange. So that your files do not fall into the wrong hands if you have to share them over the Internet.
We’ve all had to share large files at some point. And there are many ways to do it. We are using physical formats or directly through the Internet. Today, many free and paid services are used to store files of different sizes or only to share them temporarily.
Whether it’s a photo album, a video, a slideshow full of images, or a collection of documents, there are a thousand ways to send it to someone without cluttering up their inbox or having to reach for a memory card or flash drive. The services we recommend below are designed to be agile, simple, and comfortable. And, by the way, secure through encryption.
You choose what you want to share, upload it to the selected service, indicate who to send it to, or generate a link, fin, ally, and share it. No more. No prior registration or checkout. However, you have that possibility if you require additional features. Let’s see the most suitable ones if you don’t want complications.
WeTransfer
If Dropbox was the first to offer online storage, WeTransfer was the first to temporarily bet on sharing large files. It is not about saving those files for a long time. Just long enough for whoever has to receive them to download them, and that’s it.
As simple as accepting their terms of service, uploading the file in question, and sending it. To do this, you only have to indicate the email address that will receive the download link and a message so that the person in question knows that you sent that file. Best of all, you have to register. And you can send up to 2 GB for free.
You must check out to send up to 200 GB or more by monthly subscription. You must add more functions to the paid version, such as a password or a specific expiration date for the uploaded file. But whether or not you pay for WeTransfer, the files disappear after seven days by default. And for your security, it uses TLS and AES-256 encryption.
pCloud Transfer
This time, pCloud Transfer is another service for sharing large files temporarily. Although it also offers cloud storage. But in the case at hand, we can send up to 5 GB per file without registration and for free.
Then it’s a matter of choosing whether to get a download link and share it however you want or send an email with that link to the address you set. Your address and a message accompany you. Nothing more than that. Perfect for occasional file sharing.
Optionally, you can encrypt the file by clicking on Encrypt your Files. This will allow you to add a password. You are required to download the file. Otherwise, pCloud and pCloud Transfer use AES 256-bit encryption during and after the transfer—that and TLS/SSL protection.
TransferNow
With the same philosophy of simplicity, comfort, and accessibility, TransferNow offers us to share large files of up to 5 GB per transfer. They will be available for seven days and disappear from your servers. And to make it even more secure, transfers are done over HTTPS, and you can include a password. All of that for free.
The shipping process is the same as the previous services. The page itself explains it to you in three steps. First, you select which files to send. You then fill out the form to generate the shareable link or email it to one or more people at a time. And finally, you start the transfer and wait for the file to be uploaded and the link to download it to be sent.
Smash
One of the most recommended services for sharing large files is Smash, which I discussed in a previous article. Available in an online version and also with its mobile applications, it stands out for several reasons.
First, because it is as simple as the previous tools, you upload the file or folder, choose where to send it, and that’s it. But, in addition, it turns out that you can send files of the size you want as it is. Unlimited. The fine print? The file will be in a download queue if it is more significant than 2 GB. The only drawback is that this will perhaps take longer to download the file. But that will depend on many factors.
In addition to not limiting the size and not requiring registration, it has a preview of images, videos, and audio. It will also notify you if the email has been received and the file has been downloaded. And if you’re concerned about security, it offers password protection, SSL/TLS encryption, and AES 256-bit.
Internxt Send
Internxt Send arrives from Valencia, a practical, fast, and safe system to share large files of up to 5 GB. You upload it, share the link, or send it by email, and you can forget about it. Everything from the web browser is available for any connected device.
And if you want to keep your files longer in the cloud, you can use their primary service. Free of charge, it gives you the right to store up to 10 GB. And if you need more space, you can contact 20 GB, 200 GB, or 2 TB. In all cases, the files are encrypted.
As a curiosity, Internxt and Internxt Send use a blockchain system, which implies encrypting the information in a decentralized way. That is, it is private and secure. What’s more, when you upload the file, it is automatically encrypted before uploading. To do this, it uses the AES 256-bit algorithm. You will find more information at this link.
