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Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Hightail — formerly YouSendIt — are among the services that enable you to share big files easily, as well as store them in the cloud, sync them across multiple devices, and collaborate on them with colleagues and clients.
Using a cloud storage space like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive is one of the easiest and most popular methods for sending large files. Depending on your email provider, you’ll likely be able to use a corresponding cloud storage — like Google Drive for Gmail, or OneDrive for Outlook.com.
Where can I upload my files for free?
We have curated a list of some of the best and free file sharing sites on the internet right now:
- Google Drive.
- Bit.ai.
- Jumpshare.
- Microsoft OneDrive.
- Box.
- Amazon Drive.
- Dropbox.
- Hightail.
How to share folders
- On your Android device, open the Google Driveapp.
- Next to the folder’s name, tap More .
- Tap Share .
- Type the email address or Google Group you want to share with.
- To choose whether a person can view, comment, or edit the file, tap the Down arrow .
- Tap Send.
Where do I upload download files?
7 File Hosting Websites with Direct Download Links for Free Users
- Anonfile. Anonfile is a pretty simple service that offers a generous 20GB maximum upload per file.
- FileSend.
- FileTransfer.
- File.io.
- AnonymousFiles.
How do I share a large file using Google Drive?
Save these large files in Google Drive, then insert a link to the Drive or shared drive file in your email….Insert Drive files in your Gmail messages
- In Gmail, click Compose.
- In the Compose toolbar, click Drive. and choose your file.
- Click Insert.
- When your message is ready, click Send.
Share a folder, drive, or printer
- Right-click the folder or drive you want to share.
- Click Properties.
- Click Share this folder.
- In the appropriate fields, type the name of the share (as it appears to other computers), the maximum number of simultaneous users, and any comments that should appear beside it.