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A Free SwissTransfer Alternative, Compared Honestly

SwissTransfer is one of the most generous free transfer services around. Here is where it is stronger than us, where we differ, and how to choose between them.

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Quick answer: SwissTransfer allows larger free transfers than Share Large Files Free (20 GB per transfer). Choose SwissTransfer for very big files, and this site for a quick link or email with no account and no compression.

Where SwissTransfer is stronger

We will say it plainly: at the time of writing, SwissTransfer offers a much larger free limit per transfer than we do, up to about 50 GB, and lets you choose how long the link lasts, up to about 30 days. It is run by a Swiss hosting company, needs no account and includes a password option for free.

If you regularly send files bigger than 20 GB, or you need a link to stay live for weeks, SwissTransfer may be the better tool. Limits change, so check their site for the current figures.

Where we differ

  • Built around video: our guides cover sending 4K video, iPhone and Android footage without it being compressed first.
  • Link, QR code and share sheet: after upload you can copy the link, show a QR code or hand it straight to your phone's share sheet.
  • Manage after sending: the Transfers page lets you extend the expiry, resend the email, see download counts or delete the transfer early.
  • Delete after first download: useful when only one person should get the files.

Side by side

QuestionSwissTransferShare Large Video Files
Size per transferUp to about 50 GBUp to 20 GB
Link lastsUp to about 30 days1 day, extendable
Account to sendNoNo
PasswordYesYes, optional
AdsNoNo
File qualityOriginalOriginal

SwissTransfer details reflect its public pages at the time of writing and may change.

Sending a file here

  1. Open the homepage.
  2. Add up to 1000 files or a folder, up to 20 GB in total.
  3. Pick Link or Email (you verify your email with a 6-digit code), and optionally set a password.
  4. Keep the tab open while it uploads, then share the link.

Still weighing things up? See the full comparison of free file transfer services or our security overview.

Share Large Video Files is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by SwissTransfer or its operator. SwissTransfer is a trademark of its owner.

Frequently asked questions

Is SwissTransfer's free limit bigger than yours?

Yes. At the time of writing SwissTransfer allows much larger free transfers than our 20 GB. Check their site for current limits.

Why use this site instead?

If your files fit within 20 GB, you get a simple no-account send in original quality, with a QR code, share sheet, password and a Transfers page to manage links.

Do recipients need an account?

No. They open the link in a browser and download the files.

How long do links last here?

Links expire after 1 day. You can extend them from the Transfers page, or delete them early.

Are you affiliated with SwissTransfer?

No. Share Large Video Files is an independent service.

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