How do I send a large file by email?
Jan 2, 2014 16:08:16 #
I need to send a 209 mb photo file by email but my email provider only allows files as large as 36 mb. Is there a way to do this without purchasing expensive software?
Thanks, Roger
Thanks, Roger
Jan 2, 2014 16:09:33 #
Jan 2, 2014 16:10:48 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
bsprague wrote:
Dropbox public folder.
Specifically, a Dropbox shared file. You can share a file with just one person.
Jan 2, 2014 16:15:38 #
Jan 2, 2014 16:15:52 #
amehta wrote:
Specifically, a Dropbox shared file. You can share a file with just one person.
I do that to deliver my images to my (former) employer and my clients.
Also, if you install the client on multiple machines, they can ALL access the same files, and upload new ones. Including tablets.
Jan 2, 2014 16:27:49 #
cogerox wrote:
No. You give them a link to the file and they download it. There may be attempts to encourage the receiver to create an account. They don't have to do it.Does the person receiving the file need to create a profile with Dropbox?
Try it. Here is a link to a short 25mb video clip in my Dropbox public file: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74010941/00000-2.mts
Jan 2, 2014 16:31:39 #
Dropbox instructions:
The Public folder lets you easily share single files in your Dropbox. Any file you put in this folder gets its own Internet link that you can share with others -- even non-Dropbox users!
Step 1: Drop a file into the Public folder.
Step 2: Right-click this file, then choose Dropbox > Copy Public Link. This copies an Internet link to your file that you can paste anywhere: emails, instant messages, blogs, etc.
That's it! To share your file, just send the link to a friend.
Happy Dropboxing!
- The Dropbox Team
P.S. You can only link to actual files within your Public folder, not to folders. For help with sharing files visit http://www.dropbox.com/help/16
The Public folder lets you easily share single files in your Dropbox. Any file you put in this folder gets its own Internet link that you can share with others -- even non-Dropbox users!
Step 1: Drop a file into the Public folder.
Step 2: Right-click this file, then choose Dropbox > Copy Public Link. This copies an Internet link to your file that you can paste anywhere: emails, instant messages, blogs, etc.
That's it! To share your file, just send the link to a friend.
Happy Dropboxing!
- The Dropbox Team
P.S. You can only link to actual files within your Public folder, not to folders. For help with sharing files visit http://www.dropbox.com/help/16
Jan 2, 2014 16:34:19 #
bsprague wrote:
No. You give them a link to the file and they download it. There may be attempts to encourage the receiver to create an account. They don't have to do it.
Try it. Here is a link to a short 25mb video clip in my Dropbox public file: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74010941/00000-2.mts
Try it. Here is a link to a short 25mb video clip in my Dropbox public file: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74010941/00000-2.mts
Thanks bsprague, the video immediately downloaded and began to play as soon as I opened it. Perfect!
Jan 2, 2014 16:38:07 #
You are welcome.
FWIW, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, Apple and others all have a competitive service to DropBox.
FWIW, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, Apple and others all have a competitive service to DropBox.
Jan 3, 2014 05:45:54 #
cogerox wrote:
I need to send a 209 mb photo file by email but my email provider only allows files as large as 36 mb. Is there a way to do this without purchasing expensive software?
Thanks, Roger
Thanks, Roger
Two quick choices:
1 - zip them down and tell WinZip to break the file up into xxx mb sizes
2 - go get a Dropbox account, put them there and send a 'share' link to the directory.
Jan 3, 2014 07:51:29 #
you can also go to http://www.mailbigfile.com
I have used this many many times for emailing pictures.
I have used this many many times for emailing pictures.
Jan 3, 2014 08:27:09 #
Harry Thomas
Loc: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
cogerox wrote:
I need to send a 209 mb photo file by email but my email provider only allows files as large as 36 mb. Is there a way to do this without purchasing expensive software?
Thanks, Roger
Thanks, Roger
You can also use a service called www.wetransfer.com for free.
Jan 3, 2014 09:48:48 #
cogerox wrote:
I need to send a 209 mb photo file by email but my email provider only allows files as large as 36 mb. Is there a way to do this without purchasing expensive software?
Thanks, Roger
Thanks, Roger
I use dropbox. It's easy to set up, but you'll have to use the desktop icon to drag and drop over a certain size, rather than the obvious open the web page and use the upload icon.
--Bob
Jan 3, 2014 10:38:07 #
www.wetransfer.com is a great web site for transferring files. You get a confirmation when it is received and downloaded too. This is a nice extra.
Jan 3, 2014 10:55:36 #
I use Send Space. You do have to create an account, but it's free. Once that's done, you can send about as many or as much as you like. You type in the e-mail address of the receiver, and Send Space sends out the notice of the posting. I like ti better than Drop Box, as only the addressee can look or download.
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