# Sending very large files

How can I send a 50-megabyte file to a friend since it’s way too big for an e-mail attachment?

Many e-mail systems limit file attachments to no more that 5 or 10 megabytes in size.

Some services let you transfer files up to one size for free, and larger for a fee. Here are some of the more popular options. A more complete list can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison\_of\_file\_hosting\_services](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_file_hosting_services).

- [Dropbox](https://www.getdropbox.com/) is software that syncs your files online and across your computers. – Up to 2GB free, can pay for up to 100GB.
- [drop.io](http://drop.io/) – Simple real-time sharing, collaboration, and presentation
- [Mozy.com](http://mozy.com/home) – 2 GB of 100% free backup space. Unlimited backup $4.95/mo.
- [http://www.pando.com](http://www.pando.com) has free and paid versions of its software for transferring files and works with both Windows and Macintosh systems. You can send files up to a gigabyte in size free. More with $5-a-month plan.
- [http://www.yousendit.com](http://www.yousendit.com) lets you send files of up to 100 megabytes free or files up to two gigabytes in size with the company’s $5-a-month service.
- [http://dropsend.com/](http://dropsend.com/) $0 to $100/mo. options for 250mb to 250gb, respectively
- [http://www.senduit.com/](http://www.senduit.com/) lets you send files that expire up to a week. 100MB limit.
- [http://www.mailbigfile.com/](http://www.mailbigfile.com/) $0 for up to 512mb, no registration required. File is available up to 3 days or 3 downloads.
- [http://www.JustBeamIt.com](http://www.JustBeamIt.com) requires no registration, has no file size limit and allows only direct PC to PC transfers; the files don’t reside on the intermediary server.
- [http://pogoplug.com](http://pogoplug.com) allows you to inexpensively connect your own storage to cloud
- [http://www.crashplan.com](http://www.crashplan.com) is a backup and sync service that can also backup your data to other computers on your network or across the Internet.

Some free or inexpensive online file-storage services let you mark certain files for sharing.

- [https://skydrive.live.com](https://skydrive.live.com)
- [https://drive.google.com](https://drive.google.com)
- [https://wetransfer.com](https://wetransfer.com)
- [http://www.xdrive.com](http://www.xdrive.com)
- [http://www.ibackup.com](http://www.ibackup.com)
- [http://www.filesanywhere.com](http://www.filesanywhere.com)
- [http://www.apple.com/dotmac/](http://www.apple.com/dotmac/) – Apple’s .Mac service also has a Public folder option

*(This is in part a summary of a [N.Y. Times article ‘Sending Giant Files’ By J. D. <span class="caps">BIERSDORFER</span> – February 8, 2007](http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/08/technology/08askk.html?_r=2&th=&oref=slogin&emc=th&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin) )*

## Other resources listing services:

- [Six Free Online Storage Services](http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2099014,00.asp)
- [A comparison of file hosters @ wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_one-click_hosters)
- [List of online file storage services @ listible](http://www.listible.com/list/online-file-storage)