Home/Resources/Comparisons/Free file sharing that doesn't ask much of anyone
Home//Free file sharing that doesn't ask much of anyone

Free file sharing that doesn't ask much of anyone

If you're weighing your options for file sharing, WeTransfer is worth a close look. There's no software to install, recipients don't need an account, and files arrive exactly as you sent them — full quality, every format, every time.

Drag & drop to start transferring

or click to browse

Tap to start transferring

Send your first transfer

Why choose WeTransfer

Shoppers comparing file sharing tools are often after the same things: a clean sending experience, no friction for the person on the receiving end, and confidence that nothing gets mangled along the way. WeTransfer was built around exactly that. You upload from any browser, choose between a shareable link or direct email delivery, and your recipient opens a unique download link without signing up for anything. Files are sent at original quality with no re-encoding, so whether you're sharing a batch of RAW photos, a presentation deck, or a full folder of project assets, what they get is what you sent. When you need a bit more control, you can add a password to any transfer, enable download tracking to see who's opened what, or restrict access to a specific list of email addresses.

What makes WeTransfer different

Our features are designed to minimize how much of your data we — or anyone else — can access, so you can keep what's yours, yours.

30M

30M+ Transfers sent every month

4.8

4.8 App Store / Play Store average rating

12M

12M+ Monthly active users

43k

43K+ Enterprises using WeTransfer daily

Everything you need

Give people simple tools, and they'll do extraordinary things. Ultra-fast file transfers, built-in customization, easier team collaboration. That's the magic of WeTransfer.

File sharing

Move your ideas forward

Share content with a unique link, give anyone a free pass to send you 200 GB files, and stay in control of transfers — even after you hit send.

Collaboration

Collaboration tools for teams of all sizes

With tools designed to enhance collaboration, get everyone in your team talking and moving as one, without disrupting their workflow.

Security

Share with confidence and security

From password protection to file encryption, WeTransfer has all the built-in security features you need to safeguard your work.

FAQs

All your questions answered.


Yes, WeTransfer has a free plan that lets you send files from any browser with no software required. Free accounts can send up to 3 GB per transfer, up to 10 transfers per month, and transfers stay active for up to 3 days. Password protection, download tracking, and restricted access are all available on every plan, including free.


No. Anyone receiving a WeTransfer transfer can open the download link and get their files directly in a browser, no sign-up needed. You need a free account to send transfers, but the person on the receiving end never has to create one.


WeTransfer handles virtually any file type: videos, images, RAW and layered design files, PDFs, audio, 3D and CAD files, Office documents, ZIP archives, and more. Files are sent without any compression or re-encoding, so recipients get them at original quality, including 4K video.


WeTransfer is focused on sending files, not storing them indefinitely. You upload, share a link or send to an inbox, and your recipient downloads — no folder structures, permissions, or shared drives to manage. For people who want a straightforward handoff rather than an ongoing sync relationship, that simplicity is the point.


WeTransfer Ultimate removes the per-transfer size cap entirely, lets you set custom expiry dates or keep transfers active indefinitely, adds per-transfer branding and a custom WeTransfer page, includes malware scanning, and lets you recover expired transfers even retroactively. For teams, the Teams plan adds shared storage, centralized billing, and support for up to 50 members under one workspace.


Start sharing your ideas

Get started

Uh-oh...

We couldn't load some important parts of our website. They may have been blocked by your firewall, proxy or browser set-up. Try refreshing the page or get in touch through our <a href="/help-center" rel="external">help center</a>.