Quick answer: When a project is too big for email or the course portal, upload it to Share Large Video Files (up to 20 GB, free, no account) and send the link to your group or teacher. Tick Email me when it's downloaded to know it has been collected, and use a file request to gather every group member's part in one place. Always check whether your course requires submission through its own system.
Files students send, and how big they get
| File | Format | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Video assignment, 5 min 1080p at 8 Mbps | MP4 | about 300 MB |
| Thesis with images | 5 to 50 MB | |
| Design or architecture portfolio | PDF, INDD package | 50 MB to 1 GB |
| Dataset for a data science project | CSV, ZIP | 100 MB to 10 GB |
| Recorded presentation with slides | MP4, PPTX | 200 MB to 2 GB |
Can it go by email or chat?
Can you send a 5-minute 1080p video assignment (about 300 MB) 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 | Yes |
| Telegram | 2 GB per file | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| WeTransfer (free) | 3 GB per transfer | Yes |
| 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
- Group work: one member creates a Request files link and shares it in the group chat. Everyone uploads their part without an account.
- Submitting: zip the final folder so nothing is missing, upload it and choose Send by email to your teacher, or copy the link into the portal's text box.
- Tick Email me when it's downloaded so you know when it was collected.
- Before the deadline, open the link yourself once to check the file plays or opens.
Recommended options
| Option (under More options) | Setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Email me when it's downloaded | On | You know your teacher has the file |
| Password (optional) | For unpublished research | Only people with the password open it |
| Expires after | Past the marking period | The link still works when the teacher gets to it |
| Custom short link | e.g. team7-final-video | Easy to paste into a form or read out |
Set these once, press Save current next to Preset, and reuse the same options for every project with one tap.
Check the rules first
Many schools and universities require submission through their own portal, for plagiarism checks and deadlines. If the portal only takes small files, ask whether a link in the submission box is acceptable, and submit the small parts (the essay, the report) in the portal itself. A download receipt shows when the file was downloaded; it is not an official proof of submission.
Frequently asked questions
How do I send a project that is too big for email?
Upload it to Share Large Video Files (up to 20 GB, free, no account) and send the link, or choose Send by email and enter your teacher's address.
How can my group put all our files together?
Create a file request and share its link with the group. Everyone uploads their part and it all arrives with the person who made the request.
How long will the link work?
Up to 1 day. Choose an expiry that covers the marking period.
Will my video lose quality?
No. The file arrives exactly as uploaded. Only compress it if the teacher asks for a smaller file.
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