Big video exports, beautiful RAW photos, hefty project files, bring them along. LargeFileTransfer gives you up to 10 GB per file on Free, clean browser-based sending, and file delivery without compression or re-encoding.
From a fresh video export to a folder full of RAW photos, your work deserves a smooth trip. LargeFileTransfer lets you send CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, videos, documents, and hefty project files without compression or re-encoding. Upload from your browser, Gmail, Chrome, Slack, Discord, Telegram, or straight from Premiere Pro, then share one link with whoever needs it. They download the original file, while you get a clean, simple way to keep your work moving.
Some files are ready to go; others need comments, approvals, revisions, and a team around them. Hightail by OpenText is built for that broader creative workflow, while LargeFileTransfer keeps the focus on getting large files from sender to recipient. Here's how the two approaches compare when the main job is sending the file.
| Feature | LargeFileTransfer | Hightail |
|---|---|---|
| Free transfer size | Up to 10 GB per file | 100 MB |
| Free account storage | 5 GB | 2 GB |
| Sender account required | Yes | Yes |
| Paid transfer size | 10 GB Plus · 250 GB Pro | 25 GB Pro · 50 GB Teams · 500 GB Business |
| Password protection | Plus and Pro | Paid plans |
| Free link expiry | 3 days | 7 days |
| Download tracking | Included | Paid plans |
| Creative review tools | Transfer-focused | Comments, version control, approvals |
| Project management | Transfer-focused | Available on Teams and Business |
| Browser-based sending | Yes | Yes |
The reasons are simple: bigger free transfers, fewer interruptions, and a workflow built around sending files. LargeFileTransfer keeps the useful parts of file delivery close at hand, without adding unnecessary layers to the experience.
Hightail Free allows files up to 100 MB, while LargeFileTransfer Free supports files up to 10 GB each. That 100x difference matters quickly when you are sending videos, RAW photo collections, or large creative project files.
A large upload can take time, and connections do not always cooperate from beginning to end. LargeFileTransfer supports resumable uploads, so an interruption does not force you to start the transfer all over again.
LargeFileTransfer keeps the experience focused on uploading, sharing, and delivering your file. Share a link from your browser, let recipients download without an account, and use included download tracking to stay informed.
Open LargeFileTransfer in your browser and upload the file you want to send. The Free plan supports files up to 10 GB per file, with a LargeFileTransfer account required for sending.
Choose how long your link should stay available before you send it along. Plus and Pro let you keep links active for up to a year or never expire, with password protection included.
Copy the link and share it through email, chat, or wherever your recipient already works. They can download without creating an account, while included download tracking keeps you informed when the file is accessed.
Hightail is built for creative teams juggling comments, approvals, versions, folders, and projects across an ongoing workflow. That works beautifully when a file needs discussion, decisions, and several people involved before it reaches final approval.
But sometimes, there is no review cycle waiting around the file; someone simply needs the finished file today. That is where LargeFileTransfer fits, with up to 10 GB per file on Free and a recipient who needs no account.
FAQ
What people ask before making the move
LargeFileTransfer is built specifically for sending large files, with up to 10 GB per file on Free and up to 250 GB per file on Pro. It keeps the workflow focused on uploading, sharing, and downloading instead of adding a full creative review process.
LargeFileTransfer Free supports files up to 10 GB per file, while Hightail Lite allows files up to 100 MB. That gives LargeFileTransfer a 100x larger free file-size limit, which makes a noticeable difference for videos, RAW photos, and larger project files.
Yes, LargeFileTransfer requires an account for the sender, while the recipient does not need a LargeFileTransfer account. Once the file is uploaded, you can share the transfer link directly without asking the recipient to create another account first.
Yes, LargeFileTransfer works directly through your browser, so you can upload and send files without installing a dedicated application first. You can also use LargeFileTransfer through integrations such as Gmail, Chrome, Slack, Discord, and Telegram for familiar workflows.
LargeFileTransfer Pro supports files up to 250 GB per file, while Hightail Pro supports uploads up to 25 GB. That makes LargeFileTransfer especially useful when a single finished video, photo archive, or project file needs to travel as one transfer.
Yes, recipients can download LargeFileTransfer files without creating a LargeFileTransfer account, keeping the final handoff straightforward. They simply open the shared link and download the files, which is useful when sending finished work to clients, collaborators, or external teams.
Yes, LargeFileTransfer includes download tracking, so you can see transfer activity after sending a file. That gives you useful visibility into the handoff without requiring recipients to join your account, install software, or participate in a separate review workflow.
LargeFileTransfer is designed for straightforward file delivery, while Hightail combines sharing with comments, approvals, version control, and creative project management. The better fit depends on your workflow, especially whether the file needs a collaboration process or simply needs to reach its recipient.
Your file is ready to go, and that is exactly what LargeFileTransfer is here for. Send it up to 10 GB on Free, share the link, and leave the review rounds for another day.
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