Xrefs · references
The set opens complete
The folder structure is preserved: relative paths for xrefs and base drawings work at opening — no missing references.
File transfer designed for architecture and construction
A construction project means years of exchanges between clients, engineering firms, and contractors — drawings, models, as-built records. TransferNow keeps them moving at the right revision, with a paper trail: up to 500 GB per transfer, folder structure and xrefs preserved, per-recipient notifications.
- DWG · IFC · RVT
- Tracked revisions
- Up to 500 GB per transfer
Average rating after at least one transfer:
4.8750,000 votes
4.9 / 5 on Trustpilot and Google (20k+ reviews)
Your day-to-day
What gets in the way today
The outdated revision that reaches the site
Revision B issued while C is already out: without a record of who received what, the mistake surfaces on site.
The office FTP running on fumes
Credentials handed out for years, a desktop client on every contractor’s machine, a server nobody dares to touch anymore.
Xrefs missing at opening
A DWG sent on its own opens riddled with missing references — and the engineering firm calls back for the complete set.
With TransferNow
Your workflow, in three steps
- 1
Issue the revisions
The drawing set goes out complete (xrefs, fonts, base layers) to every recipient — each download triggers its own notification: distribution is documented.
- 2
Receive feedback from engineering firms
One drop link per project: consultants upload their deliverables without an account or FTP, and every upload is flagged to you.
- 3
Deliver the as-built package
Gigabytes of documents in one link, available for up to 365 days — the client downloads at their own pace, and you keep proof of delivery.
Built for you
Architecture & construction: the features that matter
Notifications
Revision distribution, documented
Each recipient’s download is flagged to you: who received revision C, and when — the history is your record.
500 GB per transfer
Models and surveys included
Federated IFC, 3D scan surveys, as-built packages: BIM-scale volumes go through in one link, no splitting. For scale: Autodesk puts a typical Revit model at 300–600 MB, split into linked files of about 200 MB on large projects.
Drop link
Engineers upload without accounts
One drop link per project replaces the FTP: uploads from the browser, zero credentials to manage, a notification at every upload.
Password
Tenders, protected
Password on the download, limited availability window, and link deactivation when the next revision is issued.
Hosting
Hosting under control
Files hosted in the closest region — in Europe for European users — with a choice of storage region depending on the plan. Personal data stays in the EEA: a frequent requirement in public procurement.
The numbers to remember
- 500 GB
- per transfer — the full as-built package in one link
- 100%
- of revision distributions tracked
- 0
- FTP servers to maintain
- 365 days
- of availability for the client
And against WeTransfer?
BIM models, as-built packages, and drawing sets across successive revisions: the transfers are heavy and frequent. All the more reason to compare the two free plans line by line before equipping the office.
| Free plans | TransferNow | WeTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Max size per transfer | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Transfers per month | Unlimited | 10 |
| File availability | 7 days | 3 days |
| Password protection | No account needed | Account required |
| File receiving | Yes | No |
Figures from the detailed comparison:
https://www.transfernow.net/en/wetransfer
Frequently asked questions
How do I issue a drawing revision with proof of receipt?
Send the transfer to all recipients: each one gets the link, and every download triggers a named notification — the history documents the distribution.
Do DWGs with xrefs arrive usable?
Yes: send the complete folder (or the eTransmit package), the folder structure is preserved and relative paths work at opening.
How do we replace the office FTP?
One drop link per project for receiving, tracked transfers for issuing: same use cases, without a server to maintain or credentials to hand out. See our dedicated FTP comparison.
Do large BIM models go through?
Yes: IFC, RVT, scan surveys — up to 500 GB per transfer with an account, using the desktop apps for long uploads.
Where are the files hosted?
In Europe, with a choice of storage region depending on the plan — in line with the frequent requirements of public procurement and institutional clients.
Your files
Sending guides for your file types
5 GB per transfer, free and with no sign-up