You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, check out our privacy policy. Written by Caroline Forsey cforsey1. We all know the frustrating feeling — maybe you've finally finished the script for your next marketing video, or you've collected all the images you need for your next campaign. But when you go to press "Send" you're told, "Sorry. File too large. Unfortunately, our email accounts can't carry as much storage as you might think.
Gmail, for instance, can only hold files up to 25 MB. Additionally, large files can eat at your storage space, even if it's just sitting in your Sent folder. If you've got a file you can't send the traditional way, don't worry — we've got nine easy and cheap alternatives, to ensure the largest of files can be sent to whoever, within minutes.
Using a cloud storage space like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive is one of the easiest and most popular methods for sending large files. Depending on your email provider, you'll likely be able to use a corresponding cloud storage — like Google Drive for Gmail, or OneDrive for Outlook.
If you're sending an attachment within a provider like Gmail, you'll see the Google Drive button already integrated. Simply press it, choose your file, and then send it like a regular attachment. Alternatively, Dropbox allows you to upload large files and then send a web link via email or text to your recipient. With Dropbox's free tier, you'll receive 2 GB of storage space. Specific Use Case : Ease-of-use when sending attachments through your email provider.
Most likely to use when sharing files internally with colleagues. If you have multiple files, you might consider using a free compression software like 7-Zip , which can compress an entire folder of files at once. Zip files in general support lossless data compression, and are good for saving time and space while ensuring your files remain intact.
Most operating systems can extract Zip files easily, without additional software. You can also provide a password for your files with 7-Zip, to ensure they're safe to send online. Specific Use Case : Sending a folder full of files at once to a recipient.
If you want to collaborate on a project or video with a large storage size, you might consider uploading it to a USB flash drive, which can range in size from 2 GB to 1 TB. This might allow you to pass your files more easily between coworkers, or back your files up for additional protection. Best of all, if you use a USB you can take some strain off your computer, extending its data storage. Specific Use Case : If you're interacting with your team in-person, a USB flash drive is a good option for physically handing files to team members, and takes some of the storage strain off your devices.
Alternatively, a USB flash drive is safe to use as a back-up, so if your computer crashes you don't lose access to your files or folders. There are plenty of free online services that make uploading and sending large files both easy and incredibly quick.
Jumpshare , for instance, lets you send up to MB worth of files with a free account — simply upload a file or folder, and Jumpshare provides you with a link to share the files. Plus, you can download the Jumpshare icon to your desktop.
When you drag-and-drop files onto it, a link will be copied to your clipboard, which you can send to anyone, even if they don't have their own Jumpshare account. Specific Use Case : Easily, and quickly, sending files via links to colleagues.
Best used for files or folders for which there isn't too many privacy concerns, since the link is shareable with anyone. What sets this tool apart from the rest is the ability to send your files using a 6-digit key with recipients, so you can share files without needing access to everyone's email addresses.
Click Go! Once the upload process is complete, emails will be sent to your recipients. The files will be available for download for 7 days unless chosen otherwise.
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