Folder structure preserved
The project arrives organized
Subfolders, naming, structure: the recipient finds your exact organization, ready to use.
Send a file larger than 20 GB
A complete media project, a workstation backup, a year’s worth of client files: 20 GB leaves in a single link with TransferNow — up to 500 GB per transfer, entire folders accepted, structure preserved.
- Complete projects
- Up to 500 GB per transfer
- Entire folders
Average rating after at least one transfer:
4.8750,000 votes
4.9 / 5 on Trustpilot and Google (20k+ reviews)
The problem
At 20 GB, you’re not sending a file: you’re delivering a project
Past 20 GB, it’s rarely a single file: it’s a production folder, a working tree, sources and their exports. Splitting it into multiple archives means breaking an organization the recipient will have to rebuild.
The right tool delivers the folder as is: structure preserved, full or selective download on the recipient’s side, and a record of who picked up what. It’s a handover, not a send.
- 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 deliver 20 GB and more
The question is no longer “will it go through” but “in what state does it arrive”. An honest comparison.
| Method | Max size | Quality | For the recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransferNow with an accountRecommended | Up to 500 GB per transfer | Complete folder, structure preserved | One click, selective download available |
| Multiple archives (4× 5 GB free) | 5 GB per transfer | Structure shattered | Four links, manual reassembly |
| Hard drive by courier | Unlimited | Intact | Hours or days of delay |
| Drive / cloud storage | Depends on the account quota | Intact | Account or access rights often required |
The folder delivered whole: the clean handover
Drag in the project folder: 20 GB, 1,400 files, subfolders — everything leaves in one link, structure intact. The recipient grabs it all, or only what they need.
Split archives: organization sacrificed
Four 5 GB ZIPs means a destroyed folder tree, duplicated context and a recipient piecing the puzzle back together. Saving zero dollars to lose an hour on both sides.
The courier: last resort only
Below 100 GB, online transfer beats the drive on every count — delay, cost, traceability, breakage risk. Save the drive for terabytes.
The cloud: the shared folder that never dies
Sharing 20 GB through a drive means a lastingly amputated quota and permanent access you’ll have to remember to revoke. A transfer link expires cleanly, on its own.
Guide
How to send a file larger than 20 GB?
- 1
Gather the project into one folder
Footage, exports, graphic assets: a well-organized folder arrives in exactly that order on the recipient’s side.
- 2
One link for the whole project
Up to 500 GB per transfer: the 20 GB leaves in one block, instead of four archives to reassemble.
- 3
Check who downloaded what
Per-recipient tracking documents the delivery — useful when several teams are waiting on the same project.
With TransferNow
Built for your transfers over 20 GB
Selective download
Everything, or just the essentials
The recipient can preview the contents and download only certain files — handy at 20 GB.
Desktop apps
The long upload, in the background
Let the upload run while you work: our desktop apps are made for it.
365 days
The handover that waits
Retention configurable up to 365 days — the team taking over the project downloads at their own pace.
5 GB free: how far does it go?
- 20 GB
- a complete media project, sources included
- 1 link
- instead of 4 archives of 5 GB
- 500 GB
- the per-transfer ceiling with an account
- ≈ 40 min
- of upload on a standard fiber line
Frequently asked questions
How do I send a 20 GB folder without splitting it?
Drag the entire folder into TransferNow with a suitable plan (up to 500 GB per transfer): it leaves in one link, structure preserved, no archive to create.
Does the recipient have to download the 20 GB in one go?
No: they can grab the complete folder or only the files they need, from their browser, no account required.
What happens if my upload is interrupted?
Use our desktop apps for long transfers: they’re designed for long-lived connections, unlike a browser tab.
Can I track who picked up the project?
Yes: a notification for every download, per recipient — the handover is documented.
What does 20 GB of footage or photos represent?
About 27 minutes of 4K at 100 Mbps (Sony XAVC S) or ≈ 780 RAW files at 24 MP (Canon manual): an event’s coverage or a complete shoot, sources included.
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