I find myself sharing a large file with someone at least once a month. These range from videos, to backups, to photos…If it is legal to share I have probably shared it. Here are 3 easy to use (and FREE) file sharing and transferring service that can help take the headache out of sending large files.
- My goto is DropBox! If you do not have a DropBox account you should grab one now…HERE. It is like having your files everywhere you go…well 2GB of files. If you are a smartphone or tablet user this is a HUGE WIN for data storage and access. With the DropBox app installed on my PC or Mac I have all my files in folders, those folders are also available to me anywhere I go in the cloud, and I gain access to all that cloud storage on my mobiles devices without taking up any space on those devices. With DropBox I can share a file as a link or a literal folder with a friend.
- WeTransfer has a clean look and no confusing logins, add ons, or requirements for those you are sending files to. You do not need to create an account or download and install any apps. WeTransfer allows me to share files up to 2GB via email or web link. The only downside I see is that the link dies after 2 weeks, so no long term file storage with WeTransfer. But if you are not looking for long term storage, this is a great FREE service! Key word here…Simple!
- Soshareit, powered by BitTorrent, allows me to share files up to 1TB (YES 1 TERABYTE). Due to bandwidth and 2GB file size restrictions, huge files are hard to share…enter Soshareit. Like WeTransfer you do not need a membership but you do need to install a browser plugin. Share your files via email, web link, facebook, or twitter.
Have you been using a different file sharing service? Share which one and why in the comments below.