Quick answer: Content creators can send raw footage to an editor in original quality (half an hour of 4K phone video is about 5 GB) with a link from Share Large Video Files, up to 20 GB per transfer. Send brand-deal cuts with Client review so the agency comments at the exact second and presses Approve, share a press kit on a branded page with a custom short link, and move clips from phone to computer with Send via Wi-Fi, with no upload and no size limit.
Files content creators and influencers send, and how big they get
| File | Format | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Phone footage, 30 min 4K 30 fps (HEVC, about 22.7 Mbps) | MOV, MP4 | about 5.1 GB |
| Phone footage, 30 min 4K 60 fps (HEVC, about 53.3 Mbps) | MOV, MP4 | about 12 GB |
| Camera footage, 1 hour 4K 30p at 100 Mbps | MP4 | about 45 GB |
| Finished YouTube video, 12 min 4K at 40 Mbps | MP4 | about 3.6 GB |
| Brand-deal short, 60 s vertical 1080p 60 fps | MP4 | about 90 MB per version |
| Press or media kit (PDF, photos, logos) | PDF, JPG, PNG in a ZIP | 20 to 300 MB |
Worked out from bitrate × length: 22.7 Mbps × 1,800 s ÷ 8 = 5,108 MB, and 100 Mbps × 3,600 s ÷ 8 = 45,000 MB. The iPhone bitrates come from Apple's camera settings (about 170 MB a minute at 4K 30 fps).
Can it go by email or chat?
Can you send 30 minutes of 4K phone footage (about 5 GB) as an attachment?
| App | Limit | Fits? |
|---|---|---|
| Gmail | 25 MB per email | No, send a link |
| Outlook.com | 20 to 25 MB per email | No, send a link |
| WhatsApp (document) | 2 GB per file | No, send a link |
| Telegram | 2 GB per file | No, send a link |
| Facebook Messenger | 100 MB per file | No, send a link |
| Discord (free) | 20 MB per file | No, send a link |
| Slack | 1 GB per file | No, send a link |
| WeTransfer (free) | 3 GB per transfer | No, send a link |
| Share Large Video Files | 20 GB per transfer | Send the link anywhere |
Limits from our file size limits by app table, checked against each service's help pages.
A workflow that works
- Phone to computer: open Send via Wi-Fi on your phone and computer on the same Wi-Fi, tap the computer, pick the clips and tap Accept on the computer. The originals arrive with no compression and no size limit.
- Raw footage to your editor: upload the clips (a whole folder works) on a normal link with Email me when it's downloaded. If the editor is in the same room, Send via Wi-Fi is quicker still.
- Brand deals: upload the cut with Client review and Email me updates. The agency comments at the exact second and presses Approve or Request changes. For campaigns that are not live yet, add View only (no downloads) with the watermark.
- Final deliverables: send the approved versions on a new link with Available from set to the posting time if the brand asks for an embargo.
- Press kit: upload your media kit with Brand the download page and a Custom short link such as yourname-media-kit for your bio or email signature.
Recommended options
| Option (under More options) | Setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Client review | On (brand-deal drafts) | Timed comments and a recorded approval instead of voice notes |
| View only (no downloads) | On before a campaign goes live | The cut plays with a watermark but cannot be saved from the page |
| Brand the download page | Your logo, name and links | Press kits and deliveries look like your brand |
| Custom short link | e.g. yourname-media-kit | Easy to put in a bio or say in a call |
| Available from | Agreed posting time | Deliverables open when the embargo lifts |
| Email me when it's downloaded | On | Know when the editor or brand has the files |
Set these once, press Save current next to Preset, and reuse the same options for every video with one tap.
Collaborations and collecting clips
For a collab, a challenge or fan submissions, create a Request files link from the Photo or video submissions template: people upload their original clips from a phone without an account, and you approve each one or ask for it again. For a collab partner you work with every week, give them their own personal link so you can see whether they have downloaded the latest cut.
Why not just send it on WhatsApp or Instagram?
Chat apps and social DMs re-encode videos picked from the gallery, which softens 4K footage and breaks colour grades. Sending the original file keeps every frame for the edit. If a brand only needs a quick look, the download page plays a preview in the browser while the download stays your original file. For posting sizes, the free resize for TikTok and resize for Instagram tools run in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I send raw footage to my editor without losing quality?
Upload the original clips to Share Large Video Files and send the link. The editor downloads the exact files, up to 20 GB per transfer, with no re-encoding.
How do brands approve my video?
Upload the cut with Client review on. The brand or agency comments at the exact second and presses Approve or Request changes, and you get an email.
How do I get videos from my phone to my computer?
Open Send via Wi-Fi on both on the same Wi-Fi, tap the computer and pick the clips. They go directly between the devices with no size limit.
Can I share a media kit with a short link?
Yes. Set a Custom short link such as yourname-media-kit and add your logo with Brand the download page. Links last 1 day, so update it when it expires.
Can I stop an unreleased brand video from leaking?
Use View only with the watermark and require a confirmed email. No website can block screen recording, but every frame carries the viewer's email.
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