You need files from someone. Maybe it's photos from wedding guests, documents from a new hire, homework from students, or brand assets from a client. You don't want to set up a shared folder, create accounts, or explain how to use cloud storage.
Here's how to create a dedicated upload page in 10 seconds.
Step by step
Step 1: Go to getfiles.app
No sign-up required. No account to create. The form is right on the homepage.
Step 2: Type a title
Something descriptive: "Wedding Photos — Sarah & Tom" or "Q1 Expense Receipts" or "Biology Homework — Chapter 5."
Step 3: Add a description (optional)
Tell uploaders what you expect: file formats, naming conventions, what's required. This is especially useful if you're collecting specific documents.
Step 4: Click "Create upload link"
You get a short URL like getfiles.app/a3kx9p and a QR code. You also get a private dashboard link where you can monitor uploads and download everything.
Step 5: Share the link
Send it by email, text, WhatsApp, Slack — or print the QR code. Uploaders open the link, drag in their files, and you see them appear in real time.
That's it. Total time: about 10 seconds.
What uploaders see
A clean page with your title, description, and a drag-and-drop upload area. They select files or drag them in, optionally enter their name and email, and click upload. No sign-up, no account, no app to install. Works on phones, tablets, and desktop.
Advanced options
If you need more control, expand "Advanced settings" before creating:
File size limit: Default is 100 MB per file. Raise it for video projects, lower it for document-only submissions.
File type restriction: Limit to "Images only," "Documents only," or "Images & documents" to prevent wrong file types.
Expiration date: Set a deadline. The page stops accepting uploads after this date, creating natural urgency.
Password protection: Add a password for sensitive document collection. Share the password separately from the link.
File checklist: Specify exactly which files you need — "Passport," "Diploma," "Photo 3×4." Uploaders see the list and attach a file to each item.
Custom branding: Upload your logo and pick your brand colors. The upload page looks like your own, not a third-party tool.
How to download
Open your dashboard (the private link you received when creating the page). You'll see all uploaded files with names, sizes, and who uploaded them. Click "Download ZIP" to get everything in one archive.
If files are images, you can preview them directly in the dashboard without downloading.
Use cases
This works for literally any situation where you need files from other people:
- Wedding and event photos from guests
- Job application documents from candidates
- Homework and assignments from students
- Brand assets and content from clients
- Tax documents and receipts from employees
- Legal documents from clients
- Design files from collaborators
The common thread: you need files from people who aren't in your system, don't have your software, and shouldn't need to create an account just to send you something.
Why not just use email or Google Drive?
Email caps at 25 MB per attachment and scatters files across threads. Google Drive shared folders require a Google account. Dropbox File Requests count against your 2 GB free storage.
A dedicated upload page has none of these problems. It's purpose-built for one thing: receiving files from others.
→ getfiles.app — free, no account, 10 seconds to set up.