To send large video files, you have several effective options depending on the file size and your preferences:

Cloud Storage Services

• Dropbox : Allows sending large videos by creating a shared link. You can send files up to 100 GB (or 250 GB with an add-on) without using your Dropbox storage. Recipients don’t need an account to view or download the videos

• Google Drive : Offers free storage (15 GB) with options to upgrade. You can upload large videos and share a folder or file link with others. It’s widely used for sending original footage without quality loss

• OneDrive (Microsoft) : Similar to Google Drive, you can upload videos to the cloud and share links for easy access and download

Dedicated Large File Transfer Services

• WeTransfer : Free for files up to 2 GB; paid plans allow larger files. Simple and fast for sharing videos without an account

• Smash : Allows sending files up to 50 GB for free, and even supports transfers over 100 GB. You just drag and drop files and send them securely

• TransferNow : Supports sending files up to 250 GB per transfer without registration, providing a secure and quick solution

• MASV : Designed for large video files with a free trial up to 20 GB, good for professional footage sharing

Other Methods

• Physical Transfer : Save the video on an external flash drive or hard drive and physically deliver it. This is reliable for extremely large files or when internet upload speeds are slow

• Compression : Compress videos into zip files to reduce size before sending via email or other means, though this may not be effective for very large files or if quality must be preserved

• YouTube (Unlisted Videos) : Upload videos as unlisted for private sharing, useful for previewing but not for sending original files

• Bluetooth or Local Transfer : For nearby recipients, Bluetooth or local network sharing can be used but is limited by speed and distance

Summary

For most users, cloud storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive offer the best balance of ease, file size capacity, and accessibility. For very large files, specialized services like Smash or TransferNow are excellent choices. Physical delivery remains a fallback for extremely large or sensitive files. Choose based on your file size, urgency, and whether you want the recipient to download or just preview the video.