Start with the pillar guides — How to send large files, Send a folder without zipping and P2P file transfer explained — or pick a guide for your task below.
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Step-by-step guides to sending big files and whole folders: which method fits which job, how peer-to-peer transfer works, how to keep files private, and how creators, studios and teams move gigabytes without zipping, uploading or paying for storage.
- How to send a folder without zipping itTo send a folder without zipping, share it directly from browser to browser with a peer-to-peer tool such as StrongFolder: choose the folder, copy…
- How to send large files: every method comparedTo send large files, match the method to the size: email handles about 20–25 MB, free transfer services a few gigabytes, cloud drives whatever…
- How to send large video files without losing qualityTo send large video files without losing quality, send the original file instead of sharing it as chat media, which is usually compressed. Under…
- P2P file transfer in the browser: how it worksP2P file sharing in the browser sends files directly from the sender's browser to the recipient's browser over an encrypted WebRTC connection.…
- Secure file sharing: what "secure" really meansSecure file sharing means protecting a file on four fronts: encryption in transit, protection of any stored copy, control over who can open the…
- How to send a 100 GB file for freeTo send a 100 GB file for free, use a tool without a size cap, such as a direct peer-to-peer transfer like StrongFolder, or split it for a service…
- How to transfer files without uploading them to the cloudTo transfer files without uploading them, connect the two devices directly. Over the internet, a peer-to-peer browser tool such as StrongFolder…
- P2P vs cloud file transfer: which should you use?P2P vs cloud file transfer comes down to one question: can the sender stay online? P2P sends files directly between devices with no upload, no…
- How to send large documents and PDFsTo send large documents, first try reducing the PDF size so it fits an email (20–25 MB). If it still doesn't fit, send a link instead: a cloud…
- AirDrop for Windows and Android: the best alternativesThere is no AirDrop for Windows, but several tools fill the gap. Quick Share links Android and Windows nearby, Phone Link pairs a phone with a PC,…
- How to transfer files between a PC and a phone without a cableTo transfer files from a PC to a phone without a cable, open StrongFolder on the PC, choose the files, and scan the QR code with the phone's…
- How WebRTC file transfer worksWebRTC file transfer works in three phases. A signaling server introduces two browsers; STUN and ICE find a network path through home routers…
- Advanced file transfer: what it means and how to do it for freeAdvanced file transfer means going beyond the email attachment: sending files of any size and whole folders, to several recipients, by link or QR…
- How to share large video files with editors and clientsTo share large video files without losing quality, send the original files or the whole project folder straight to the recipient's browser with a…
- How to send RAW photos to clients in full resolutionTo send RAW photos in full resolution, share the files themselves, not a messenger preview. For a quick handoff of a whole shoot, send the RAW and…
- Email attachment size limits: Gmail, Outlook, iCloud Mail and YahooEmail attachment size limits are small: Gmail and Yahoo Mail allow 25 MB per message, iCloud Mail 20 MB, and Microsoft's pages give 20–25 MB for…
- How to transfer files from a Mac to a Windows PCTo transfer files from Mac to Windows, send them from the Mac's browser with a direct StrongFolder link (folders stay intact, no upload), share a…
- Why the sender has to stay online (and how to plan for it)In P2P file transfer the sender must stay online because the files come from the sender's device, not from a server copy. If the tab closes or the…
- How to share game files, mods, saves and buildsTo share game files — a mod pack, a save folder, a world or a playtest build — send the folder directly to your friend with a peer-to-peer tool…
- How to send CAD and BIM files without breaking referencesTo send CAD files without broken references, package the project with eTransmit or Pack and Go into a folder that uses relative paths, then send…
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