About SendBig
SendBig is a secure file-sharing platform that lets users transfer large files, photos, and videos globally without mandatory registration. It supports resumable uploads, end-to-end encryption, password protection, and customizable expiry dates, with all Pro features available for free.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free, including all Pro features
- Generous 30GB per-transfer limit beats most competitors' free tiers
- Resumable uploads handle flaky connections without restarting
- Strong security with AES 256-bit encryption and ISO 27001 certified servers
- No mandatory registration for basic 5GB transfers
Cons
- Customer support is email-only and can be slow to respond
- Standard (no-account) tier has very short expiry windows
- Limited collaboration features compared to full cloud storage suites
- No native desktop or mobile apps — web-only interface
Key Features
Large File Transfers
Send files up to 5GB without an account or up to 30GB per transfer with a free account.
Resumable Uploads
Pause an upload and resume it later — even after closing your computer or losing connectivity.
End-to-End Encryption
AES 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest, with optional password protection on shared links.
Customizable Expiry Dates
Set retention from 1 to 30 days on the standard plan, or extended retention with MAX.
Self-Destruct (Snap) Transfers
Files automatically delete after the first download for sensitive sharing scenarios.
Download Notifications
Email alerts when recipients download your files, with optional download limits per transfer.
ISO 27001 Certified Storage
Files are stored on ISO 27001 certified servers with SSL/TLS protocol protection.
No Registration Required
Send up to 5GB instantly without creating an account — recipients also don't need to sign up.
Pricing
- 5GB per transfer
- No registration required
- AES 256-bit encryption
- Password protection
- Short expiry dates
- 30GB per transfer
- Unlimited transfers
- Resumable uploads
- Customizable expiry up to 30 days
- Download notifications
- Self-destruct (Snap) transfers
- Everything in Pro
- Extended retention up to 3 years
- Higher download limits
Best For
Sending Large Video Files
Transfer raw footage, edited videos, or high-resolution media to clients without compression or cloud storage accounts.
Secure One-Time File Delivery
Use Snap (self-destruct) transfers with password protection to share confidential documents that auto-delete after download.
Photographer & Designer Handoffs
Deliver photo shoots or design assets up to 30GB to clients who don't want to install software or sign up for accounts.
Resuming Interrupted Uploads
Start a large upload on a flaky connection, close your laptop, and finish the transfer the next day without restarting.
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