At a glance
A photo album for a relative
Your holiday photos are ready. Open the TransferSize link, then download the photos you want to keep before the displayed expiry.
The email contains a small link. Your recipient downloads the large files separately.
Instead of attaching 200 holiday photos one at a time, choose the folder and send a transfer email. Use a title such as “Our Cyprus holiday photos” and a message saying “Open the link, then download the photos you want to keep.” A familiar name makes the email easier to recognize.
Follow these steps
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Choose your files
Add the files, check the list, and select Continue.
- 02
Choose Send by email
Enter your name and each recipient's email address. Check the spelling.
- 03
Write a clear subject and message
Name the project and say what the recipient needs to do.
- 04
Set any access options
Add a password or expiry if needed. A password is not included in the email.
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Send and wait
Keep the page open until Transfer ready appears.
The recipient opens the transfer link in a browser, enters the password if one was set, previews supported files when enabled, and downloads without creating an account.
Keep this in mind
Know what happens next
Why an email link works for a large file
Mail providers limit attachments. TransferSize does not need to fit the original video or folder inside the message because the message only carries the download address. Your recipient opens it in a browser, then chooses what to save. Their device still needs enough space for the actual download.
Check the addresses before starting
A spelling mistake can deliver a link to the wrong person or cause delivery to fail. Free supports up to three email recipients per transfer and paid plans up to ten. If you want to share through a mailing list or an existing conversation, create a link and send your own message instead.
Make the message recognizable
Use your real sender name, a specific title, and a short explanation of the files. Tell the person separately if they were not expecting anything. Avoid a vague subject such as “Download now,” which looks like the sort of message people are taught to distrust.
A password travels separately
If you protect the transfer, your recipient needs the password as well as the link. Do not assume it was included in the notification. Share it separately and avoid placing it in the transfer title or description. The email address itself does not act as a password.
If the email has not arrived
First check that the upload actually finished. Then ask the recipient to check spam and search for the transfer title. Confirm the address you used. Mail filtering can delay or block a notification even when the files are ready. If you have the completed share link, you can send it yourself through an existing conversation.
An email arriving is not proof the work was received
The message being delivered does not establish that a person downloaded, opened, or reviewed the file. For a deadline, ask for a short confirmation that the right files open. Keep your original package until then.
Questions people ask
Does the recipient need an account?
No. They can open a valid transfer from the email without registering.
Is the password included in the email?
No. If you add a password, send it to the recipient separately.
What if I typed the wrong address?
Create a link and send it yourself, or make a new email transfer with the correct recipient.
Choose your files and follow the steps above.