Quick answer: A 4K wedding delivery is typically 2 GB for a 5-minute highlight film and 20 GB or more for a full ceremony. Upload it to Share Large Video Files (up to 20 GB per transfer), brand the download page with your logo, give it a short link such as your-studio/anna-and-raj, and tick Email me when it's downloaded. For family, send a separate smaller 1080p link they can watch on phones.
Files wedding videographers send, and how big they get
| File | Format | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight film, 5 min 4K H.264 at 50 Mbps | MP4 | about 1.8 GB |
| Full ceremony and speeches, 60 min 4K at 50 Mbps | MP4 | about 22 GB |
| Family version, 5 min 1080p at 8 Mbps | MP4 | about 300 MB |
| Social teaser, 60 s vertical 1080p | MP4 | about 60 to 120 MB |
| Raw clips from the day (if agreed) | MP4, MOV | 200 GB to 1 TB |
Worked out from bitrate × length, for example 50 Mbps × 300 s ÷ 8 = 1,875 MB.
Can it go by email or chat?
Can you send a 5-minute 4K highlight film (about 1.8 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 | 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 | No, send a link |
| 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
- Preview: upload the highlight film with Client review on, so the couple can comment on moments ("use the other vows take at 2:14") and approve.
- Delivery: upload the approved films together on a new link. Turn on Brand the download page with your logo and a thank-you message.
- Set a Custom short link like anna-and-raj and use the QR code on a thank-you card.
- Tick Email me when it's downloaded, and remind the couple to download before the link expires after 1 day.
- For family: a second link with the 1080p version and the teaser, easy to watch on phones and to share in the family WhatsApp group.
Recommended options
| Option (under More options) | Setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Brand the download page | Logo, studio name, thank-you message | The delivery is part of your service |
| Custom short link | e.g. anna-and-raj | Fits on a card and in a WhatsApp message |
| Client review | On (preview only) | Timed comments instead of long emails |
| Expires after | The longest option | Gives the couple and family time to download |
| Email me when it's downloaded | On | Know when the delivery has been collected |
Open the upload page with the “Video review” settings on: the client confirms their email, comments at the exact second of the cut and approves or asks for changes. 3 downloads each. You can change anything before sending, then press Save current next to Preset to keep your own version for every wedding.
Why not WhatsApp, Google Drive or a USB stick?
WhatsApp compresses videos sent from the gallery and caps documents at 2 GB. Google Drive links work, but big files count against your storage and many family members get "quota exceeded" on popular files. A USB stick is a nice keepsake, but most guests will watch on a phone. A branded link reaches everyone on the day you deliver, and you can still post a USB stick as the archive copy.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a wedding film?
A 5-minute 4K highlight film at 50 Mbps is about 1.8 GB; a 60-minute full edit is about 22 GB. A 1080p family version of the highlight film is around 300 MB.
Can the couple share the link with family?
Yes. Anyone with the link can download unless you limit it. For a large family, send a separate 1080p link so everyone is not downloading the 4K master on a phone.
Can I put my logo on the download page?
Yes. Turn on Brand the download page and add your name, logo, message and website.
How long is the delivery link available?
Links last 1 day. Tell the couple the date, and keep your own archive copy.
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