There are many ways to send a file to someone over the Internet, and anyone who does this chooses the most obvious method - sending it by email. But there is a limit on the file size, usually 25 MB; some programs in .exe format are unlikely to be sent due to security restrictions. Unless by placing them in the archive. Many people use Skype for transfers; there are no restrictions on file size, but the transfer is not very fast, regardless of the network speed. I never waited for the end of the transfer of large files, but used other tools, which I will discuss below.
Clouds have been part of our lives for quite a long time and obviously this is the most understandable way to transfer any files. All popular email services have their own cloud.
Gmail has this Google Drive– initially 15 GB are available for free, excellent integration with all google services and excellent speed. Yandex mail has its own disk 10 GB expandable. Install the Yandex disk application on your smartphone and enable auto-upload of photos, you will get +32 GB. There is an interesting screenshot feature that saves them immediately to Yandex Disk. With the ability to edit and design screenshots taken. Mail from Mile boasts cloud 50 GB for new users, previously it was possible to reserve 100 GB, this is perhaps all the advantages. The most secure cloud at the moment Mega with 50 GB free, file encryption, cool interface and decent speed.
Didn't mention the most popular founder current Dropbox only because its meager 2GB is inherently unsuitable for transferring large files. Yes, and there are a lot of different clouds with different conditions; in my opinion, I talked about the most popular ones in RuNet.
Transferring files this way has a number of advantages and disadvantages:
- To send a file, you must first place it on the storage server, and this is not always convenient; it takes time and sufficient free space.
- In conjunction with mail - good integration and the ability to simply give access to the file to third parties, or place it in the public domain.
- The cloud services themselves offer a tool for viewing and editing some files.
- In the case of Mega, encryption is the default and the key is passed in the link to the recipient.
- The file is accessible as long as it is in the cloud.
Transfer in a browser window
There are quite a few such methods, I’ll tell you about those that have been proven to work, there are no restrictions on the size of the transferred file, and they are also simple and understandable.
Dropmefiles.com
Perhaps the most functional service for moving large files. All functionality is in one window, with convenient tips and a clear layout of controls.
- Drag the desired file or folder into the browser window, click to select on your computer, or use ctrl+v to paste from the clipboard.
- Copy the link to send in a way convenient for you. Or send directly by mail adding a message of up to 140 characters.
- Store the file on the service for up to 14 days or send it directly without closing the browser window.
- Ability to set a password, alphabetic or numeric.
- The speed of the service is quite good, of course, depending on your provider.
File.pizza
A very simple service for transferring any files directly from the browser; transfer is possible only when the window is open. And until the file is downloaded from the link received. If you need to send a file to multiple users, you will have to do it personally each time. This technology features you transfer the file directly without uploading to a third-party server.
- The file is sent directly, excluding uploading to the server, p2p connection as a torrent.
- Select or drag the desired file to transfer into the browser window.
- Doesn't work in mobile safari.
- Otherwise, charming and safe.
BitTorrent sync
Your personal torrent network, the operation of which requires a bittorent sync client, fortunately there is support for ALL platforms, including drives and other cloud devices. The program’s capabilities for exchanging and transferring files are impressive; you can read it in detail and very clearly. I will say that the speed is really good, encryption and file transfer directly make this method especially attractive. Such glowing praise is marred by only two aspects: the indecent price of 2,499 rubles/year for the PRO version (although you can get by with the FREE version) and slightly confusing controls for an inexperienced user.
Anonymous method
Absolutely amazing free and anonymous service anonymousfiles.io transfer files up to 5 GB. Drag or select files from your computer. Get the link share the link.
You cannot delete downloaded files, but you can determine their lifetime up to 6 months. No logs or restrictions for uploading and downloading. Amazing and free secure exchange method.
Opinion
Every day we are getting closer to the fact that we perform most of the tasks in the browser; transferring large files over the network also moved to the browser window, moved to the cloud, or, as in the case of bittorent sync, mastered p2p networks and key encryption. Streams move in the 21st century with incredible speed and scale, and humanity has come up with plenty of tools for this!
If you know of others that are fundamentally different from those presented, write in the comments - it will be interesting!
Each computer has a certain amount of hard drive space, which in turn can be filled with various files, movies, games, and so on. Today, these files can be stored on the Internet. These services are called file hosting services. Today we will look at the question of how to upload a file to a file hosting service. Before moving on to the process itself, we will talk about what it is and why, what file hosting services are available and which are better and more profitable to use.
About file hosting services
File hosting services are special services for storing and transmitting information. Using such services, you can easily exchange any files with colleagues and friends. Downloading files is relatively fast, it all depends on the speed of your Internet. Typically, you can upload 1 gigabyte of information or more to file hosting services, it all depends on what kind of account you have. There is a simple account, that is, free, and a premium account, that is, for money. Depending on how much your account is worth, you can upload so much information there. Also, almost everywhere there is a bonus system, that is, for example, if your file has been downloaded about a thousand times, then you receive a small amount of money in your account, this also gives an incentive to use this or that service.
The best file hosting services
Based on a social survey, our Internet resource made the following conclusions regarding the best file hosting services: a file hosting service called rghost.ru is considered the best, then letitbit.net and in third place is depositfiles.com. These conclusions were made based on the space provided in the free account, download speed, traffic according to many other criteria.
How to upload a file to a file hosting service?
Let's look at how to upload a file to a file hosting service using the letitbit service as an example, since this service is free. Before uploading files to use this file hosting service, you first need to familiarize yourself with the rules of this service. After that, you click on the checkbox next to the inscription “I Accept the Rules”. Next, you need to click on the “Select file” button, specify which one and click on the “Upload” button. After uploading a file to this service, you will be provided with a link to it so that other users can download it. The main advantage of all file hosting services is that uploaded files can be downloaded even by an unregistered user.
20.11.15 19.5KA file sharing service or file hosting is a service that provides users with a place to store and synchronize files and ensures constant access to them on the network. The Yandex file hosting service has an excellent reputation.
File sharing services from Yandex - history of development
The Yandex.Disk cloud service is designed to store data on servers, as well as synchronize and exchange it with other users. The Yandex.Disk file sharing service works on the principle of synchronizing data between different devices. Since 2012, registration of new users has been carried out exclusively by invitation. Today, anyone can use a file hosting service.
Before the launch of the Yandex.Disk project, Yandex People file sharing service was responsible for the safety of user files. The service allowed storing documents up to 5 GB in size. However, since January 2013 it was closed, and all tools for downloading and exchanging data became available in the Yandex.Disk cloud storage. Yandex.People itself moved to the uCoz service platform. The resource addresses remain the same and the content is preserved.
The main competitors of the service are Google Drive, Dropbox, [email protected]:
Advantages of using Yandex.Disk:
- No need to download files to your hard drive or flash drive. It is enough to save the document in the cloud, and the storage period is unlimited. After a file is posted on the file hosting service, the user will receive a link to it. This link can be left on the website, posted on a forum, social network, chat, etc. In this case, your file will be available to everyone who sees this link;
- Downloading files from a cloud drive occurs without speed limits;
- Access to files can be configured for each user individually;
- The ability to automatically download photos and video files from a smartphone, camera, memory cards, etc.;
- There are special applications that allow you to recognize scanned text, there is a file manager, a backup utility, etc.:
File sharing service Yandex.Disk - basic information
The idea of creating cloud data storage turned out to be very promising. Initially it was embodied in the product Dropbox, later [email protected] and OneDrive ( formerly known as SkyDrive) , however, the capabilities of the Yandex.Disk file sharing service are truly impressive. Several users can work with documents located in the cloud at once, no matter where they are located or from what devices they access the network. Users can view the downloaded file directly in the cloud storage without downloading it.
Operational synchronization and eliminating the risk of information loss perfectly explain the rapidly growing popularity of this service.
Note that Yandex.Disk is free, but for a fee you can increase your disk space to store large files. By default, the service provides 10 GB of space, forever. And if you invite users, your disk space can reach 20 GB.
Moreover, for each friend you are given 512 MB. For promotions with partners you can get up to 50 GB. For example, in April 2014, the campaign “ 50 GB for smartphone owners on Yandex.Kit" The end date of the promotion is April 9, 2019. By purchasing a smartphone on Yandex.Kit and logging in on the device, you automatically receive additional disk space ( 50 GB for two years from the date of activation).
There are also paid packages ( +10GB – 30 rubles per month; +100 GB will cost 150 rubles per month and 1 TB can be obtained if you pay 900 rubles per month).
It is also possible to integrate Yandex Disk into Microsoft Office 2013 and automatically download video files and photos from external media and digital cameras. In this case, the user receives an additional 32 GB of free space for a period of 6 months. Every year, the Yandex Disk file hosting service becomes more and more functional:
How to upload a file to the Yandex file hosting service. Disk?
File upload options:
The application allows you to save existing data or take photos, videos, screenshots and save them immediately to Yandex. Disk. The mobile version has acquired a certain resemblance to Dropbox, especially after it introduced the function of automatically synchronizing what the user captured on his tablet or smartphone.
When you first launch the application, you will be asked to activate auto-upload and upload the file to a file sharing service in the cloud folder “Camera", which is duplicated on your PC, which allows you to quickly download the captured photos to your computer:
Despite the fact that the installation is standard, the process suggests installing Yandex.Browser, making Yandex the main page in your browsers, and making Yandex itself the default search. All these checkboxes can be unchecked.
As a result, in the tray ( bottom right of the screen) the program shortcut will appear. A blue circle will be visible during the synchronization process. When the files are synchronized, a green check mark will appear. The location of the local Yandex.Disk folder, which is used for synchronizing and storing data, can be changed in the application settings.
How to copy someone else's file?
If you have a link to a file that is stored on Yandex.Disk, you can copy it to your Disk. To do this, follow the link and click on the button “ Save to Yandex.Disk" Immediately after this, the file will begin moving to the downloads folder of your Yandex.Disk. You can make downloaded files public or, conversely, restrict access to them.
You can make a file public by selecting an item from the right-click menu, “ copy public link».
This way you can publish any data stored on your computer. As soon as you perform the above manipulations, the files will automatically go to cloud storage, and you will receive a link that can be published on websites or sent to users:
How to share a file?
By sharing a folder, you allow others to see its contents. The moment you give selected users access to the contents of the folder, it will appear in their Yandex.Disk. To do this, you just need to select a folder and click on “ Make the folder public».
Yandex.Disk allows you to create new links to the same file. This function is useful if it is necessary for an information product to be distributed for a fee. To replace, simply delete the public link and generate it again - a new link will appear.
Before using a file hosting service, especially if you are working with large files, make sure you have free space in the cloud.
If you decide to delete a file, then after it goes to the trash, the free space in the cloud storage will not increase. To get more space, you need to empty the trash:
Is it possible to create your own file hosting service and is it worth it?
Everyone has heard that using such services you can make good money. However, before creating a file hosting service, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons. For example, not so long ago, file hosting service Turbobit, in addition to participating in an affiliate program, offered users the opportunity to create their own file hosting service.
The service will be hosted on the user’s domain, and it will be possible not only to send files via a file hosting service, but also to attract visitors. The technical part is taken care of by Turbobit.net.
Advantages of creating a file hosting service:
- Possibility of receiving additional income;
- Ability to customize the design of the file hosting service in accordance with the style of your own resource;
- Promotion of the main site.
Flaws:
- The need to moderate normal material from XXX;
- The need to purchase a powerful server, which can cost several thousand dollars.
You may also need the services of a programmer or even a lawyer ( for example, in case of disputes regarding content rights).
How to send a large file via the Yandex.Disk file sharing service?
Before transferring a large file via a file hosting service, check the amount of free space remaining on the virtual disk. To do this, go to the Yandex.Disk settings and then to “Account”.
You can also get to the cloud storage folder through “My Computer”. Archiving will speed up the process of downloading large files. Archiving will make it possible to reduce the weight of a file, reduce the time it takes to upload it to a cloud service and then download it to a computer.
Good bad
Today we bring to your attention a useful compilation cheat sheet that will always and everywhere help you find the best way to transfer a large file to a person.
Email is convenient, but many popular email services impose serious restrictions on the size of attachments. For example, in Gmail and Outlook, each individual file cannot exceed 25 MB in size.
You can refuse mail in favor of a more flexible solution, but if for one reason or another this cannot be done, then a simple freeware multi-platform utility will help you HJ-Split. With its help, the source file is divided into pieces of the required size and inserted/transferred in parts, after which it is just as easily glued together on the recipient’s side.
Classic web storage
If the file is generally large, then cloud storage may be the best solution: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and their analogues. Preference for one or another service here, as a rule, is given depending on habit, but in extreme cases it is necessary to look at the maximum capabilities of each storage facility.
OneDrive allows you to upload a file with a maximum size of up to 2 GB.
"Yandex.Disk" has a limit of 10 GB, but if you need to download something heavier than 2 GB, you will need a desktop client.
Google Drive in this regard, it is much more powerful and eats up a file up to 5 TB (5,000 GB). Naturally, large files here also need to be downloaded through the client.
It is difficult to imagine a situation in which a user would not have enough Google Drive capabilities, but, just in case, Dropbox There is no designated limit on the size of one file at all. Do you have a desktop client? Go ahead, upload all the Internets of the world to it! In the last two cases, the limitation is not the file size, but the size of the personal storage.
Paranoid's Corner
Fans of increased privacy should pay attention to the freemium service WeTransfer. It does not ask for registration and allows you to transfer a file up to 2 GB in size almost anonymously directly from the browser, knowing only the recipient’s email. The file uploaded here will be stored for seven days.
Superparanoid's Corner
All the methods described above have one drawback: in order to transfer something, you need to upload this “something” somewhere. Simply put, your data will be temporarily (or forever) stored on remote servers. If this prospect does not suit you, then there remains an option called JustBeamIt, based on the peer-to-peer principle. The transferred file will not be uploaded anywhere, but will go directly from you to the recipient. The service's web shell supports Drag&Drop and is very easy to use. We drag the file, get a link (link lifespan is 10 minutes), transfer it to the recipient in any acceptable way.
Another P2P transfer method is a service called Infinite. In addition to everything that the previous tool can do, Infinit supports stopping/resuming downloads, and in the case of transferring video files, it allows you to start watching immediately after the start of the transfer.
Skype and other instant messengers
Modern and not so modern messengers cope quite successfully with file transfer. In this case, the maximum file size depends on the specific service used. For example, the most popular Skype, although slow, works on the same P2P principle and, in fact, has no limit on the size of the transferred file.
This material only covers methods associated with the use of truly popular products and services. There are many other cloud storages, FTP and dozens more more or less convenient ways to transfer a large file. If you have your own elegant and simple option for transferring large amounts of data, share it in the comments.
Once again, we welcome everyone to our site for beginners. On the Internet, one way or another, we exchange files, archives, photographs, music, videos, etc. with each other. The exchange can be carried out by mail, Skype, social networks and other possible methods. But this is convenient if the files are small and do not require much time to exchange: a photo, a small file, a program. And if this is a large archive, a fragment of video, then the transfer may take a long time. In this case, services called file sharing services will help us. This is a portal where you first upload your data, a link will be generated that you send to your acquaintances and friends. By clicking on your link, they can safely download your files. There are many such services, the same one, OneDrive, Cloud Mail and others. But they have a condition: you must be authorized in it. Today we will look at a free file hosting service without registration. It's called DropMeFiles.
Open our browser and enter the address - http://dropmefiles.com.
The file hosting service supports Russian language. If it is displayed in English when the page loads, click on “ rus».
DropMeFiles Features
It is also possible to download files from your phone to your computer.
But, to be honest, for some reason it didn’t work out for me. Share in the comments about your experience in this situation.
How to upload files to DroMeFiles
You can download several files of different formats at once. This is called multi-boot. You can download in two ways.
The first is through Explorer. To do this, click on the circle, then in Explorer we find, select the necessary files and click “Open”
The second method is a little faster. Simply select the necessary data and drag it into the browser window with the mouse
In both cases, the download will begin, wait until it finishes.
But first, we recommend that you check the list of downloaded files again. It will appear on the right after all data has been successfully downloaded. They will show us the total size and their number. If you find an extra one, you can delete it by clicking on the cross. Now let's move on to the link. As you can see, it consists of the service address and 5 characters of different case. The link can be shared via social networks by clicking on the buttons on the right.
Then there are settings for setting a password (1) and displaying a link in a numeric format (2). Such a link is very easy to convey verbally, for example, over the phone. The password is also created from 6 numbers for convenience. Let's enable these two options.
Now we need to specify TO WHOM we want to send it. Either the recipient's email or cell phone number is indicated. You can also send him a short message of 450 characters (including spaces) by clicking on the icon on the right (1).
In field " From whom“Write your name or the name of a company or organization. And click on the button “ Send"(2). After successful sending, we will see a message like this.
How to download files from DropMeFiles
The recipient opens his mailbox, a letter that came from this service and sees a letter with similar content
It contains all the data: how many files, what size, message, the link itself, its expiration date and password.
Your friend or acquaintance follows it.
Enter the password that was in the letter. And presses the button " Download" He can also write a complaint if he suspects something is wrong or the letter arrived by mistake.
At the next stage, you can view and download all the files in one archive by clicking on “ Download all" But sometimes not all data is needed, but part. In this case, you need to select only those that you need. To do this, click " More details».
A list will open. To select a specific file, simply click on it. Clicking again cancels the selection. Select the required data and click on “ Download" If more than 1 file is selected, they will be downloaded in an archive. Then open yours and find your file or archive.
That's all for today. We got acquainted with a free file hosting service without registration. It will help you transfer the necessary information to your loved ones and friends up to 50 GB in size. Write in the comments what services you use to exchange data. Good mood and good luck to everyone. Until next time.
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