5 GB free500 GB with an account
The whole file, not piece by piece
5 GB free ≈ 1,000 documents of 5 MB each. Everything goes out in a single link, in the order of your folder structure.
Send large documents securely
An application file, an annual report, tender documents: TransferNow sends your documents up to 5 GB for free, no sign-up, in a single link — with password protection and download tracking for sensitive items.
- DOCX · PDF · ODT
- Up to 5 GB free
- No sign-up
- Password
Average rating after at least one transfer:
4.8750,000 votes
4.9 / 5 on Trustpilot and Google (20k+ reviews)
The problem
Why does a complete file never fit in an attachment?
A single Word document is light; a complete file never is: 300 dpi scans, PDF appendices, supporting photos… The 38 items of a grant application quickly top a gigabyte, against a 20-25 MB attachment limit.
So what happens? You send five numbered emails "part 1/5"… one of which lands in spam; you degrade the scans until they’re unreadable; or you share a whole drive with permissions to manage — for a recipient who just wanted to receive the file.
A dedicated transfer sends everything, in one link, in order. That’s what TransferNow does, free up to 5 GB.
- Outlook attachment20 MB
- Gmail attachment25 MB
- TransferNow — free, no sign-up5 GB
- TransferNow — with an account500 GB
Logarithmic scale — the exact values are what counts.
The solutions
Four ways to send a set of documents
For documents that are often contractual or personal, size isn’t the only criterion: traceability and confidentiality matter just as much. An honest comparison.
| Method | Max size | Quality | For the recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransferNow (dedicated transfer)Recommended | 5 GB free · 500 GB with an account | Items intact, password, tracking | One click, no account |
| Several emails "1/5" | 20-25 MB per message | Intact but fragmented | Manual reassembly, spam risk |
| Compress the scans | Capped by the attachment | Readability degraded | Classic attachment |
| Drive / cloud storage | Depends on the account quota | Intact | Account or permissions often required |
The dedicated transfer: the complete file, fully tracked
Every item leaves together, in its folder structure, password-protected if needed — and you’re notified when the recipient has downloaded. For an administrative or contractual file, that combination is what counts.
The email series: a recipe for the missing item
Splitting a file across five messages multiplies the risks: one email caught by spam, one item forgotten, a recipient reassembling out of order. On a deadline-driven file, that’s a high price.
Compressing scans: certified unreadable
Shrinking a scan of an ID or a deed to squeeze under 25 MB often ends in a document rejected by the administration or the legal department. Scan quality is not negotiable.
The cloud: collaboration yes, handover less so
Sharing a drive suits a team working inside the file. To hand it over to a third party — administration, notary, client — a direct link with a limited lifespan avoids accounts and permissions.
Guide
How to send large documents securely?
- 1
Drag in your documents or the folder
Every item at once — up to 5 GB for free, folder structure preserved.
- 2
Protect and send
Add a password if the items are sensitive, then send by email or share the link.
- 3
Track delivery
A notification on every download, per recipient: you know the file arrived safely.
With TransferNow
Built for your documents
Password
Sensitive items under lock
IDs, contracts, HR data: protect the download with a password, shared through another channel. The transfer is encrypted (SSL/TLS).
Notifications
Proof of delivery
A notification on every download, tracked per recipient — useful when a deadline depends on the file being received.
Antivirus
Security scanning
Files are scanned by an antivirus solution before the link goes live — your recipients open the documents with confidence.
Original quality
Readable scans, intact signatures
No compression: scans keep their original resolution and electronically signed documents keep their integrity.
7 days · up to 365 days
Availability under control
Up to 7 days for free, up to 365 days with an account — and deactivate the link at any time, for instance once the file has been processed.
The free tier, translated into real files
- ≈ 1,000
- 5 MB documents in one free transfer
- ≈ 200×
- the Gmail attachment limit (25 MB)
- 1 link
- for a complete application file
- 500 GB
- per transfer with an account
Frequently asked questions
How do I send a complete application file in one go?
Drag the entire folder (scans, appendices, supporting documents) into a TransferNow transfer: everything goes out in a single link, structure preserved, up to 5 GB for free.
How do I send confidential documents securely?
Enable the password when creating the transfer and share it through another channel (text message, phone call). Files travel encrypted (SSL/TLS), are scanned by antivirus, and you track every download.
Is the recipient notified — and am I?
The recipient gets an email with the link (if you choose sending by email), and you are notified on every download — proof that the file arrived safely.
Which document formats are accepted?
All of them: DOCX, PDF, ODT, XLSX, PPTX, JPEG/TIFF scans… No format is rejected or modified during the transfer.
Can I deactivate the link once the file has been received?
Yes: with an account, you can deactivate a transfer at any time and choose how long it stays available (up to 365 days).
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