Comparisons & market2 min read
How good are free file transfer services in 2026, really?
Caps, waiting queues, features locked behind paid plans: an honest look at what free services — TransferNow included — actually offer.
The TransferNow blog
Practical guides, security, comparisons and behind-the-scenes product stories — what we learn moving large files around every day, shared without the jargon.
Guides & best practices2 min read
Receiving files from your clients: request, upload link or widget?
Half of all business exchanges are about receiving files. Three tools to collect them without chasing people or making clients sign up — and when to use each one.
Security2 min read
How long should a share link stay active?
A link that never expires is a risk; one that dies too soon is a chore. How to pick the right lifespan for each context — and why revocation matters just as much.
Security2 min read
GDPR: 5 checks before sending personal data
Hosting, legal basis, retention period, traceability, minimization: what the GDPR actually means for your file transfers.
Security2 min read
Securing a file transfer: the complete checklist
Encryption, password, link lifespan, tracking, antivirus: the 7 checks to run before sending a sensitive file.
Guides & best practices2 min read
Why WhatsApp degrades your photos — and how to avoid it
Media mode, document mode, link: what each WhatsApp sending method really does to your photos and videos.
Guides & best practices2 min read
Sending a folder without zipping it: the end of an old habit
Zipping before sending is a workaround, not a feature. Why the habit is outdated — and how to deliver an organized folder, subfolders included.
Guides & best practices2 min read
How big is a file, really? A guide to orders of magnitude
Photos, RAW, 4K video, audio sessions, CAD drawings: the real size of everyday files in 2026 — so you can plan your transfers without surprises.
Guides & best practices4 min read
Why your attachments get rejected: the real limits of Gmail, Outlook and the rest
Official limits, encoding overhead, recipient-side rules, quarantined archives: everything that actually blocks your attachments — and how to avoid it.
Guides & best practices2 min read
Download link or attachment: what your recipient actually receives
One familiar gesture — attaching a file — hides two opposite mechanics. Size, reliability, security, tracking: the full comparison.
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