‘TOP 11 Tools for Sending BIG Files’ released

You, me and I bet every webbie once in while needs to send over a file that’s bigger then max. allowed email attachment (e.g. video clip, movie, software program, etc). So 2 days ago I decided to make a list of somewhat better websites and tools for sending big files. After some extensive searching I got more then 100 sites, obviously this was too much so I filtered them further by canceling out ones which aren’t free, simple to use and with max.file size mark below 500 mb. And below is what I got afterwards;

  max. size days before file deleted Sign-up Required
YouSendIt 1 gb100MB 7 No
Gigasize 1.5 gb 90 days Yes
TransferBigFiles 1 gb 5 days No
MegaShares 1.5 gb 7 days No
BigUpload. 500 mb 30 days after last download No
MailBigFile 500 100MB 7 No
FileUpload 500 mb 7 No
Zupload 500 mb 30 days after last download No
Spread-it
.
500 mb
.
14 days
.
No
.

If you send/receive big files frequently and do so among friends then instead of using above ones I recommend to install one of the following programs, either of which is free and user friendly in its own way.

AllPeers
Allpeers - Drag and Share

AllPeers is a firefox(review here) plugin that lets you easily send/receive files among friends. After installing it you get small allpeers icon on your browser, which opens so called navigator menu displaying list of contacts on the side of your browser window. To send file all you need to do is drag and drop it over the contact name. And because in this case file transfer takes place directly between your pc and recipient, there is no limitations on file size. Download(Mac/Windows)

Pando

Pando - P2P Share

Pando(Mac/Windows) is a small desktop program with the same drag and drop file sending function. Easy to use, processor friendly and has really cool design(image below). Installation file includes plugin for microsoft outlook. And if needed plugins for yahoo messenger and skype can be downloaded separately.

Enjoy!

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  • 25 Comments » Leave One...

    Comment by Glen
    2007-01-26 20:55:56

    Thanks for mentioning MailBigFile in your list.. We are always happy to hear feedback from users about our service, both good and bad, so please get in touch if you have any comments.

    Thanks,

    Glen

     
    Comment by q
    2007-03-31 15:05:51

    mail big file only 100MB now

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-04-02 12:44:50

    yeap, seems you’re right. MailBigFile now restricts files to 100 mb.

     
    Comment by Josh
    2007-05-11 08:51:12

    Realy cool!

     
    Comment by hectar
    2007-05-12 18:24:55

    How could you miss RapidShare??? It’s one of the MOST popular!

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-05-12 19:52:03

    In this post, I listed only those services which are specifically meant for time-to-time big size file sending. When it comes to Rapidshare, it’s more a file storage and sharing service rather then a file transfer tool.

     
    Comment by John Doe
    2007-08-01 07:33:06

    you are missing Sendthisfile.com

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-08-01 11:12:31

    Thanks John
    Sendthisfile looks good:
    - No limit on number files
    - No file size restrictions
    I will definitely mention it.

     
    Comment by Kimble
    2007-12-14 10:35:59

    forgot Sendshack.com…

    this is my favorite. super simple, limit 1GB, files have been in my account for a month and a half now

    CEO emailed me asking for feedback, included his cell number… wow!

    Kimble

     
    Comment by Kimble
    2007-12-14 10:38:11

    Sorry meant to give a bookmark Sendshack - Send files free

     
    Comment by Jack Middleton
    2008-01-13 04:47:22

    Thanks for the info John, we use http://www.boltfile.com
    - sendup to 2GB
    - dropboxes for receiving files
    - no signup needed

    cheers :)
    jm

    Comment by Aibek
    2008-01-13 10:33:55

    Looks pretty good. Thanks.

     
     
    Comment by Frank Parker
    2008-01-23 16:23:50

    Great list! But i coudn’t find anyone who even came close to the service at http://www.filemail.com
    Looks like it just have been released!

    no-signup features are 2 GB upload and no restrictions what so ever (none which I care about anyway) I think they score best on the easy to use interface, doesn’t look like the other “just another upload sites” :)

    Frank

    Comment by Aibek
    2008-01-29 07:50:58

    Thanks Frank, I will definitely check it out. Alhtough we are a bit overloaded on the file sharing side so it may take a while till we post about it. ;-)

     
     
    Comment by gadget
    2008-03-16 15:14:17

    been using allsendit.com which has been great.

     
    Comment by Thao
    2008-04-14 10:13:36

    http://www.send6.com offers 4GB file upload for each upload.
    Send directly from web or desktop for free.

    I used it for ages, great service for personal and business.

     
    Comment by Jennifer
    2008-08-18 00:52:59

    We have just launched a new website for sending large files. 2Large2Email is the simple way to send files around the world or next door. Check it out and sign up for a free 30 day trial. http://www.2large2email.com

     
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