How to transfer a large file over the Internet - 5 ways

How can you transfer a large file over the Internet in different ways? Many users have encountered this problem because there are no problems with transferring small files.

The main problem when transferring a large file is its size. In most cases, services and applications limit the file size to a certain size, which cannot be exceeded.

A small file can be attached to an email message, or the file can be sent via a message in the messenger. In these cases, there are restrictions on file size. Everything is clear with small files, but how to transfer a large file?

When transferring files of 1 GB or more, difficulties arise due to the large file size. It is no longer possible to attach such a file to a message in the traditional way; to transfer it you need a direct link and support of the service or application.

There are several simple ways to send a large file over the Internet, which I will mention in this article. There are quite a few ways to transfer large files; I will tell you about the simplest and most convenient methods for the average user.

When sending large files, keep in mind that the following factors affect file transfer speed:

• the larger the file, the longer the amount of time it will take to transfer it
• Internet connection speed
• load on remote servers at the time of file transfer, when using a third-party service

You can transfer large files over the Internet between computers using the following methods:

• cloud storage
• file sharing services
• file hosting services
• using synchronization
• transferring a file via torrent

Traditional file sharing services (TurboBit, DepositFiles, etc.) are not suitable for exchanging files between users due to the fact that when used for free on such services, the download speed is very limited. Therefore, it will take days to download a large file from there for free.

Synchronization tools allow you to transfer a file to another computer directly, but, unfortunately, there are practically no free solutions.

Previously, it was possible to send large files via Skype until restrictions were introduced.

How to transfer a large file via Yandex Disk

To use the Yandex.Disk service, you must have a Yandex mail account. Using the Yandex service, you can transfer a large file in two ways: directly through Yandex Disk, or send a large file by attaching the file to an email message.

When sending a file via email, click on the "Attach files from Drive" icon and then send the message to the recipient.

You can attach a file up to 10 GB in size to an email message (provided the Yandex Disk client program is installed on your computer). The recipient can save a file larger than 2 GB on his Yandex.Disk, and a file up to 2 GB can be downloaded to a computer or saved to Disk.

Please note that Yandex Disk allows you to upload files up to 10 GB in size (via the Yandex.Disk application, or by), and when uploading via the web interface, the file size cannot exceed 2 GB.

The second way to transfer a large file via Yandex: copy the link to the file directly from Yandex Drive, and then send it to the recipient. The link can be sent to one person, several recipients, or posted publicly.

Follow these steps:

In the cloud storage, the file will be available for download continuously until it is deleted from the storage, or public access to this link is closed.

In a similar way, you can use the services of another cloud storage, for example Google Drive, Mail.Ru Cloud, Dropbox, etc. Cloud storages have different sizes provided to the user and some of their own characteristics.

How to send a large file to Mega

Mega.nz is a cloud storage service that provides 50 GB of disk space for free. A special feature of this storage is the encryption of files placed in the cloud. Files are encrypted on the user's side.

Log in to Mega cloud storage, right-click on the file, and select “Get link” from the context menu.

In the Export Links and Decryption Keys window that opens, select the option you want to send a link to the file, and then copy the link.

Mega uses the following link export options:

• Link without a key - link to a file without a decryption key
• Decryption key - the key to decrypt the link
• Link with key - link with decryption key

Another user can easily download the file to his computer by receiving a link to the file with the decryption key. When transmitting a link without a key, the recipient will have the opportunity to download the file only after receiving the decryption key.

To transfer large files, it makes sense to use the MEGASync application. For the recipient of a large file, it is advisable to have a Mega account in order to download the file without problems due to restrictions. After receiving a link to a file larger than 5 GB, the recipient must save the file on his Mega storage (this happens instantly), and then download the file to his computer from his storage.

How to transfer a large file to uTorrent

Using the uTorrent torrent client program (or another similar application), you can transfer a large file directly between computers without using an intermediary: a torrent tracker.

Using technology that uses the BitTorrent protocol, a file from one computer is sent to another computer, without intermediaries.

Prerequisites for sending a file using this method:

• both computers must have a torrenting program installed
• file transfer occurs only when the computer sending the file is turned on and connected to the Internet

The file transfer process takes place in several stages:

1. Creating a torrent file with the extension “.torrent”.
2. Creating a distribution.
3. Transferring a torrent file or magnet link to the recipient in any convenient way.
4. Uploading a large file on another computer.

Read a detailed article about this method of sending large files to another computer.

Conclusion

A user can transfer a large file to another user via the Internet using cloud storage, file sharing services, or torrent.