Quick answer: To send large files abroad for free, upload them here (up to 20 GB) and share the link: it works the same in every country, with no courier, hard drive or account. Recipients download the original file over their own connection.
One link works for any country
Sending a big file abroad works the same way as sending it across town. You upload once, and your recipient downloads from a link in their browser, wherever they are. There are no per-country prices or special settings, and the recipient does not need to sign up for anything.
That makes it a practical alternative to posting a hard drive or USB stick, which can take days to arrive, cost more than expected and sometimes get held at customs. Recipients on restricted networks, such as some offices or countries that block file-sharing sites, may need to use a different connection.
How long will it take?
Distance matters less than your own upload speed and your recipient's download speed. Here is the best-case upload time for common file sizes and connections:
| File size | 10 Mbps upload | 50 Mbps upload | 200 Mbps upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | about 13 minutes | about 3 minutes | under 1 minute |
| 2 GB | about 27 minutes | about 5 minutes | about 1.5 minutes |
| 5 GB | about 67 minutes | about 13 minutes | about 3.5 minutes |
Real transfers are usually a little slower, especially on busy Wi-Fi or mobile data. Many home connections upload much more slowly than they download, so check your upload speed before a big send. Uploads are sent in chunks and brief drops are retried automatically while the tab stays open.
How to send a large file abroad
- Open the homepage and add your files or a folder, up to 20 GB and 1000 files per transfer.
- Choose Link and paste the URL into WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, Slack or any email service, or choose Email and we will send it for you after you confirm your address with a 6-digit code.
- Add a password if the files are private, and send the password through a different app.
- Keep the tab open until the upload finishes.
Because you send a short link rather than the file itself, it fits in any chat app, whatever that app's own file size limit is.
Tips for sending across time zones
- Upload before you finish for the day, so the link is waiting when your recipient wakes up.
- Allow enough time. Links last 1 day. If your recipient is travelling or on holiday, extend the expiry from the Transfers page instead of uploading again.
- Check the download count on the Transfers page to see whether the files have been downloaded, without waiting for a reply overnight.
- Avoid delete after first download for recipients on unreliable connections, in case a download is interrupted and needs to be restarted.
Sending to a client? See how to deliver video to a client. For a plain explanation of how files are protected, read the security overview.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send large files from the US to India, or the other way round, for free?
Yes. The same link works in any country. You can send up to 20 GB per transfer free, without an account.
Are there extra charges for sending files to another country?
No. There are no per-country prices; sending is free wherever you and your recipient are.
Does the recipient need to install anything?
No. They open the link in a browser on a computer or phone and download the files.
Why is my upload slow?
Upload time depends mostly on your own upload speed, which on many home connections is much lower than download speed. A wired or strong Wi-Fi connection helps.
How long can my recipient abroad download the files?
The link works for 1 day. You can extend it from the Transfers page if they need longer.
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