Our top picks
Transferring large files is an age old issue. File transfer tools come and go and so do the best choices.
Below is our curated list of the best tools to transfer large files online. You can help us improve our suggestions by giving us feedback and suggesting tools 😊
| Preview | Name | Max Size | Adverts | Encrypted | Notes |
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Mega | 50GB | No | Yes | Privacy focused service |
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WeTransfer | 2GB | No | Yes | |
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File pizza | Unlimited | No | No | Peer to peer |
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Google drive | 15GB | No | Yes | Lengthy signup required |
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MiDrive Transfer | 10GB | No | No | Download link is sent via email |
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Swiss Transfer | 50GB | No | No | Run by a hosting company to promote their services |
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MediaFire | 1GB (4GB with signup) | Yes | No | Popular file sharing site |
Peer to peer file transfer tools
Peer to peer tools can be very useful for transfering large files due to their generally high or non-existent file size limits. This is due to these tools not requiring an intermediary server which uses lots of expensive network bandwidth.
The downside being that most of these tools require both parties to be online at the same time to use.
Find out more about how peer-to-peer file transfers work
| Preview | Name | Max Size | Adverts | Encrypted | Notes |
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Snapdrop | Unlimited | No | No | Peer to peer file transfers with devices on the same network |
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File pizza | Unlimited | No | No | Peer to peer |
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ShareDrop | Unlimited | No | No | Peer to peer file transfers with devices on the same network |
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Justbeamit | Unlimited | No | No | Peer to peer file transfers with devices on the same network |
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LinShare | Unlimited | No | No | Peer to peer file transfers with devices on the same network |
App based file transfer techniques
These tools either already come with your device or need to be installed as an app.
| Preview | Name | Max Size | Adverts | Encrypted | Notes |
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AirDrop | Unlimited | No | Yes | Apple only. Wi-fi / Bluetooth based |
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Android Beam | Unlimited | No | Yes | Android only. Not very reliable & very slow |
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Send Anywhere | 10GB | No | Yes | Android & Apple |
Other notable mentions
Tools here are worth a mention but we don't include them in our top choice lists.
| Preview | Name | Max Size | Adverts | Encrypted | Notes |
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Dropbox | 2GB | No | Yes | Signup required |
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Dropbox Transfer | 100MB | No | No | Premium required for any reasonable file sizes |
Other userful online tools
Not related to file transfers but here are some other tools that we found useful.
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Excel template for tracking employee holidays |
A great tool for anyone that has to manage a team. A very customisable Excel template for keeping track of employee absences and time off.
They also provide a more comprehensive online annual leave software which means no need for Excel templates. |
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Free online rota planner | Plan your Rota's online by defining shifts and assigning employees to them. Share your time sheets with your team via email, print or export to Excel. |
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MyJobPage - Career site builder | Probably the easiest way to get your jobs on the internet. A simple platform to build a career site for your company. |
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Staff Holiday Planner software |
The easiest online tool for tracking employee holidays, absences and time off.
With a strong focus on usability and simplicity it's a great tool for small businesses. |
@KizaHere