Many people have had a hard time sending or emailing large files to friends, family or work places. Well, here are some options you can give a try when you desperately need to send large files. Some of these options are more of sharing files.
- Bayfile:Bayfile has no limit on the number of downloads for your uploaded files and supports file sizes up to 5GB. The interface shows upload speed & time remaining but does not support multiple file upload. The site removes your stored files after 30 days of inactivity. Once the file is uploaded, you can send the sharing and delete links to your email from the site itself to keep them handy.
- File Dropper:it's one of the best free services for file sharing. There is no sign-up required and you can upload files as big as 5GB. Unlike other services, your files are not deleted if they are not being downloaded on a regular basis — they are deleted only after it stays on their server for 30 days.
- Google Drive: Gmail is well integrated with Google Drive. Just sign in to your email account and click 'Drive' on the top bar. Select the files you want to share (multiples possible), add email addresses and click send.
- Outlook - SkyDrive: Sign in to Outlook.com or SkyDrive with your Windows Live or Hotmail ID. Then you can easily share a single file or a complete folder. Just select a file/folder, click on share and the receipient gets emailed.
- Sling file: This relatively unknown file hosting service lets you upload files as big as 50GB. Plus, it also lets you upload multiple files at once. Files are only deleted after 180 days of inactivity. Once uploaded, you can send the download and delete links to your email and also share the download link via email with three other people.
- Yahoo Yousend:Sign in to Yahoo Mail and on the left pane you'll see 'Applications' — expand it and click on Attach Large Files. Then you can attach a file as large as 100MB to your email & it will be available to download for 30 days.
- Yourfile Link: It doesn't need a sign up. You can upload files up to 5GB in size with unlimited downloads. However, unlike the other three sites mentioned here, Yourfilelink deletes the file if it has not been downloaded in 15 days.
There are many other sharing methods that one can use but the above are recommended. You have absolutely no reason to be frustrated next time your email can't support the attachment you need to send.
source:indiatimes (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/itslideshow/18402827.cms)