Why Send Files Online?
Even if you have a mega server behind your emailer, often the person you are sending a large file to does not. We often send movies, images, scanned documents and various raw files to clients or coworkers and need an option to FTP sites or overloading anyone’s email. Here are ten variable file sending services online; to visit the upload sites, simply click the image of the service you want to check out and voila, you’re there!
1. DockDrop
Macs only for this one, folks. This is a drag and drop application that supports many file types, even Flickr. See the demo by clicking here.
2. SteekR
Steekr offers up to 1GB storage and has no bandwith limitations. It’s for Windows and Mac and I hear people use this as an online backup much like an external drive. Learn more here.
3. DropBox
DropBox is still in beta and I haven’t tried it out, so I don’t know much about it but it’s rumored that it works with Windows and Mac, has a massive 5GB storage limit, unlimited bandwidth, and what’s cool is that when you upload images it automatically makes a photo album- sweet! And they have a blog!
4. Pando
Pando hangs out with Mac and Windows, has 1GB of storage and when you load files, it creates a link you can share with others for their uploading pleasure. Here’s the science behind Pando.
5. DropSend
DropSend appears to be quite easy to set up, requires no software and use and although you have 5 uploads monthly, the upload size is really really big. DropSend works with Mac & PC and there’s a quick tour online.
6. FileDropper
FileDropper says their goal is to make the simplest file sharing site and swear to not bog you down with ads and claim to be the fastest file sharing site online. With a 5GB upload size, this one’s worth a look! Free for the first 7 days, $0.99/month after that so they don’t have big fat ads.
7. YouSendIt
I hear this service is Mac and PC friendly and has some unique features such as a PDF converter for files and a 2GB upload limit. Here’s a fancy graph so you can see how it works.
8. PipeBytes
PipeBytes claims to have NO SIZE LIMIT and you can start uploading while someone else starts downloading (they don’t have to wait for the file to be completed) by sharing a simple reference code. They claim complete privacy “unlike BitTorrent and other P2P technologies.”
9. MailBigFile
MailBigFile aims to be a simplified uploader and gets along with OS, Windows and Linux. Files have unlimited bandwidth and you can have an address book which is handy for frequent users!
10. CivilNetizen
CivilNetizen works a little differently- both sender and receiver have to be online at the same time and it’s like UPS with a tracking method. They don’t host files online, so you don’t have an account. I say hooray to that! AND, you can get updates by following their blog.
Oh Snap!
See, it’s a snap! You have 10 great options for file sharing, let us know in the comments which you’ve used, which you plan to use and ideas for why file uploaders are necessary!
