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Notes on sending things well.

Product updates, privacy thinking, and small workflow ideas for people who move a lot of files.

A content creator at a film-set DIT cart packs camera gear while a large file transfer finishes on a laptop in warm evening light.

Guides Send 5GB free: WeTransfer vs LetsSend for large-file transfers Trying to send 5GB free and email keeps bouncing? Here’s a clear, practical WeTransfer vs LetsSend comparison: file-size limits, expiry, privacy controls, and which one fits a fast client delivery.

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Guides File formats explained: which to send clients and why (Top 7 picks for creative delivery) Not sure whether to send PDF or PNG, WAV or MP3, ProRes or H.264? This ranked guide breaks down the best client-ready formats by use case, what to avoid, and how to package files so clients can open them fast without quality loss.

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Guides Best free services to send large files to clients (photographer gallery delivery compared) Need to deliver a full wedding gallery or a big Lightroom export today? Compare the most practical ways photographers send large files to clients, including transfer links and cloud storage, with plain-English verdicts for each.

Two architects comparing printed drawings in a bright maker’s studio nook while an external SSD is packed after offloading a shoot, in cool blue early morning light.

Guides How to send 4K video without compressing it: a buyer’s checklist (and the easiest options) Need to deliver a 4K export in full quality, fast? Use this checklist to pick the right method, avoid hidden re-encoding, and send an expiring link that actually downloads on your client’s end.

A solo illustrator at a drawing tablet checks a phone for a download confirmation beside a film-set DIT cart in warm evening light.

Guides How to make a download link that expires automatically: 11 common mistakes (and the fixes) Need a link that stops working on its own? Here are the most common ways expiring links fail in real client work, and what to do instead so your delivery actually expires when you expect.

Close-up of hands on a trackpad at a freelancer’s balcony workspace as a mixed creative team relaxes after sending a large file, bright overcast daylight.

Guides How to send large files from your phone (without compression or failed uploads) A practical phone-first workflow for sending big videos, photo folders, and project exports: which method to use, how to avoid upload failures, and how to deliver with an expiring link and optional password.

A designer’s desk with a tablet and printed proofs as a content creator packs camera gear and organises project folders for a file handoff in warm evening light.

Guides The best tools for sending large files securely (transfer links vs cloud storage, compared) Need to deliver a big project file without email attachments, “request access” headaches, or links that live forever? Here’s a practical, side-by-side comparison of secure ways to send large files, plus a quick pick for your exact scenario.

Two architects in a photographer’s studio check a phone for a download confirmation while comparing drawings in warm late-afternoon light.

Guides Free vs paid file transfer: what you actually get (and 11 costly mistakes to avoid) Free file transfer can be perfect, until it quietly breaks your delivery: links expire too soon, clients hit sign-in walls, or you lose control of who downloads. Here are the most common mistakes creatives make when choosing free vs paid file transfer, plus practical fixes and a quick comparison so you can deliver without drama.

A video editor and colleague in a bright maker’s studio nook copy a share link on a laptop to send footage to a client in the early morning.

Guides Google Drive vs Dropbox vs a file-transfer link for sending video: a step-by-step choice guide Sending video with Google Drive or Dropbox can work, but the wrong sharing settings can lead to “request access”, sync confusion, or clients downloading the wrong version. This guide helps you choose the right method in minutes, with exact settings and a simple workflow for review cuts, finals, and big exports.

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