Sending and receiving large files can be a huge pain. You never know what size the file is going to be, or how long it will take to send/receive it. Plus, if you’re sending a large file to someone who doesn’t have the same software as you, then you’re out of luck. Luckily, there are several different ways to send and receive large files that are seamless and easy to implement. In this blog post, we will discuss different ways to send and receive large files!
Email is the most common way to send and receive files, but many email providers have a maximum file size of 25MB. This can be a nuisance if you’re sending someone a large video or image file.
- Cloud-based file sharing
Google Drive is a great alternative, as it allows you to send files up to 5GB in size! DropBox allows for sending and receiving files up to 2GB in size, while iCloud allows for up to 5GB in size. Hightail is a lesser known option that allows for sending and receiving files up to 100MB. Finally, WeTransfer is a popular free service that allows for sending and receiving files up to 2GB.
- Use file compression software to shrink the file size
If you’re sending a file that is too large for any of the above methods, you can try using file compression software to shrink the file size. This can be done by zipping the file or using a program like WinRAR.
- Use a USB stick
If you’re sending a file to someone who doesn’t have the same software as you, then using a USB stick is a great option! You can simply save the file to the USB stick and then give it to the person you’re sending it to. They can then plug it into their computer and access the file that way. Of course, for this system to work, you must be able to meet the recipient in-person or at least have a long enough time-frame available to post the USB stick to them in the mail.
Which option best suits your needs?
Sending and receiving large files should be seamless. If you’re having troubles gaining access to a large file or sending one, hopefully one of the methods listed above will prove helpful to you.
