How to send a large file

The big size, of course. When you need to send a large file, you have to think very carefully about the best way to do it. For example, you can't do it by e-mail because of restrictions. So, you have to look for other ways. Here are the most popular ones.

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Dividing a file into several parts

Are you unable to send the whole file by email? Try dividing it into several parts and sending them separately. It can be uncomfortable, but sometimes you only need to send materials by email. In that case, this is the only solution.

1. 1. To divide a file into several parts you need to use the archiver. You can do the necessary manipulations in the free service 7zip.
2. 2. Right-click on the document or folder.
3. 3. Select the option "7zip - Add to archive".

Decide on the format in the window, the archiving settings, and choose the size of the volume. The format will be zip, and the size of each file component must be specified in bytes.

In this case, you can specify the size of the volume yourself. It is also convenient to choose from the available options. To send by email, you should divide the file into separate components, each of 10 MB. You can send archived documents by email or via other methods.

Use Skype

Services like Skype, where you exchange instant messages, allow you to send files. They don't have the same restrictions as email. If you're looking for a quick and accessible way to share a large file with others, Skype can help you.

Even an inexperienced user can send text or visual materials. Just right-click on the contact and choose the "Send" option. For more convenience, it's possible to drag and drop the file into the message field. The only point is mandatory registration of the recipient in Skype and staying online when sending the file.

How a file sharing service can help

On the Internet, you can find a huge number of services specifically designed for the exchange of digital data. These are all kinds of file sharing services, which have the following features:

1. allow you to upload files and receive a link;
2. the received source should be sent to the recipient;
3. the file can be downloaded at any time;
4. There are some restrictions, which vary from service to service.

Popular file sharing services include Mail.ru Files and Microsoft OneDrive. To exchange files via such services you do not need to pay for hosting, create a mailbox or buy a domain name. Many resources provide their services free of charge.

Sending via cloud storage

If you need to send large files on a regular basis, it is better to use cloud storage. In fact, it is the same as a file sharing service. The only difference is a huge number of additional features of the first one.

You can store documents there and access them from any place and device with Internet access. Cloud services also allow you to transfer photos, videos, and text documents. The list of popular cloud storage services includes:

1. "Google Drive";
2. "Yandex Disk";
3. "Dropbox.com";
4. "Mail.Ru Cloud";
5. "OneDrive".

All services work on the same principle. It is necessary to upload the necessary file, get a link, pass it to another person, who will download the digital data or save it to his disk in the "cloud".

Depending on the storage, the user gets a certain amount of memory for saving the files for free. You can buy additional storage space if you want.

Sending a file via FEX.NET

You can use the functions of file-sharing and cloud storage on a unique service FEX.NET to store and transfer data. Clients can instantly upload or download files, play them by means of built-in tools, and share them with other users at once.

To use the service, it is necessary to register in the system. Then you will be able to test such functions as uploading files to the "cloud", downloading, and playing files in storage. You can send large materials: free and without registration - 50 GB, storage - 7 days.

You need to upload one or more files to a kind of folder, create a link, and pass it to the person who wants to download materials. As soon as a visitor clicks on it, he will see the downloaded documents that can be downloaded separately or all at once.

FEX.NET is characterized by clear and easy management, high transfer speed and data security.

Micah Soto

Update 01 October 2021