Someone needs to send you a file. It's 200 MB — a video clip, a design project, a batch of high-res photos. They try to attach it to an email. Gmail says no. Outlook says no. They text you: "It's too big, how should I send it?"
Now you're both solving a logistics problem instead of doing actual work.
Why email can't handle large files
Every major email provider caps attachments at 25 MB. Some corporate systems set it even lower — 10 MB is common in enterprises. When someone hits this limit, they usually:
- Compress the file (losing quality)
- Split it into multiple emails (losing their sanity)
- Upload to Google Drive or Dropbox and share a link (which requires them to have an account and know how)
- Give up and ask you what to do
Options 1-3 put the burden on the sender. Option 4 puts it back on you.
The fix: give them an upload link
Instead of explaining how to use WeTransfer or set up a shared folder, send them a link. They click it, drag in the file, and it uploads directly to you.
With getfiles.app, create an upload page in 10 seconds. You get a short link like getfiles.app/a3kx9p. Send it to the person. They upload. You download. Done.
No account needed on either side. No file size cap tied to a mailbox. No "which cloud service do you use?" conversations.
What about really large files?
For files over 5 MB, getfiles.app automatically uses chunked uploads. The file is split into small pieces and each piece is sent separately. If the connection drops mid-upload — on a train, on shaky Wi-Fi, anywhere — it resumes from where it stopped.
This is the same approach YouTube and Google Drive use internally. Your client doesn't need to know any of this — they just see a progress bar that works, even on unstable connections.
Common scenarios
Video production: A client needs to send you raw footage (2-10 GB). Instead of mailing a hard drive or wrestling with FTP, they upload through a link.
Photography: A photographer sends 500 high-res images to a client for review. One link, one upload session, one ZIP download.
Architecture/engineering: CAD files, 3D models, and technical drawings often exceed 100 MB each. Upload link handles them without compression.
Music production: Stems, masters, and session files can be hundreds of megabytes. No need to split across multiple WeTransfer sends.
Legal: Case files with scanned documents, photos, and video evidence. Upload link with password protection keeps it secure.
Alternatives compared
| Method | Max file size | Sender needs account? | Resumable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email (Gmail/Outlook) | 25 MB | No | No |
| WeTransfer Free | 2 GB | No | No |
| Google Drive link | 15 GB (storage limit) | Yes | Yes |
| Dropbox File Request | 2 GB (storage limit) | No | No |
| getfiles.app | No practical limit | No | Yes |
How it works for the sender
- They receive your link (by email, text, Slack — any channel)
- They click it — a clean upload page opens
- They drag in their files or tap "Browse"
- Progress bar shows upload status
- If connection drops, they refresh and it continues from where it stopped
- They see "Upload complete"
Total time: faster than composing an email with attachments.
How it works for you
- Create an upload page at getfiles.app — 10 seconds
- Share the link
- Watch files appear in your dashboard in real time
- Download everything as a single ZIP
No storage limits to manage. No cloud accounts to configure. No explaining how to use someone else's software.
→ getfiles.app — free, no sign-up, works on any device.