How to send large files ?

Methods to send large files (WeTransfer, email, cloud), their limits, environmental impact, security, and why FileVert is a French alternative that meets your needs.

200 GB
FileVert limit
25 MB
Email limit
98.7%
Less CO₂
€0
Free version

Context

Sending large files shouldn't cost the planet so much. Every online transfer mobilizes servers, bandwidth and unnecessary storage, often hosted on the other side of the world. Behind a simple gesture lies a heavy energy footprint. FileVert offers a sober alternative: ephemeral transfers, hosted in Europe, powered 100% by renewable energies. Performance without compromise: speed, confidentiality and digital lightness coexist.

Learn more: Hidden cloud storage costs: file versions explode cloud storage

The problem with permanent cloud storage

Discover why traditional cloud saturates quickly with multiple versions and how FileVert solves this problem.

Initial state: Personal cloud (5 GB used)

Classic Cloud

Permanent synchronization
ACTIVE
Space used5.0 / 20 Go
Waiting for files...

Space Full

To continue saving versions, you must upgrade your plan.

FileVert

Ephemeral Transfer

Waiting for transfer...

Comparison of solutions

Detailed analysis of different methods for sending large files

By email

Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo

25 MB max
Compression required
Limited security

Files < 25 MB only

Traditional cloud

Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox

Limited quotas
Hidden costs
Permanent accumulation

Occasional use, beware of costs

FileVert

Modern French solution

2 GB free immediate
Up to 200 GB premium
No registration or ads

Simplicity + performance

Fast transfer

Discover the simplicity and speed of FileVert

In just a few clicks, transfer your large files without friction. No registration required, instant transfer.

Drag your files here

or use the buttons above

Ready to send

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Sending complete!

16/02/2026 à 23h59
Secure sharing link
Ecological impact
16 gCO₂
Impact of this transfer
Equivalent to 72 meters by car
Mail

New message

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SubjectFiles shared via FileVert

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I'm sharing the following files with you via FileVert:

FileVert - Shared files
📁 0 files📊 0 BExpires on 16/02/2026

These files will be available for 15 days.

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WeTransfer alternative

FileVert vs WeTransfer: which solution to choose?

Detailed comparison between FileVert and WeTransfer Pro to help you choose the solution suited to your transfers.

FileVert Premium

  • Up to 200 GB per transfer
  • Unlimited transfers
  • French hosting 100% renewable
  • No advertising
  • Automatic fast deletion
  • Encryption and advanced security options

WeTransfer Pro

  • Limit per transfer
  • Abusive notifications
  • Evolving monthly costs
  • Foreign hosting (AWS)
  • Permanent cloud storage (saturation)
  • Opportunistic analysis and tracking

Why choose FileVert?

A French, eco-responsible and ad-free alternative for your large file transfers.

Compression

Compression: ZIP, RAR, 7z

Compression may seem like a solution, but it has several important limitations.

Time loss

Compression and decompression add additional steps

Degraded quality

Risk of quality loss and metadata loss

Recipient friction

The recipient must know how to decompress

Archiving only

Useful for archiving, not for transfer

Learn more about compression

Discover our guide on compression: when to use it, its limits, and FileVert alternatives.

Compression guide

Environmental impact

Send large files while reducing your footprint

Every file transfer has an environmental impact. Discover how FileVert reduces this impact through temporary storage and 100% renewable French hosting.

The negative impact of permanent storage

Traditional cloud solutions store your files indefinitely, consuming energy continuously even when you no longer access them.

  • Permanent storage = continuous energy consumption
  • Multiple versions = multiplied footprint
  • Foreign hosting = less virtuous energy mix

How to reduce your carbon impact?

FileVert uses temporary storage (2-15 days) with automatic deletion, hosted in France with 100% renewable energy.

Automatic deletion

Files deleted after expiration, no residual storage

100% renewable energy

Scaleway hosting certified renewable energy

-98.7% CO₂ emissions

Compared to permanent cloud storage

Security and ethics

Data protection and confidentiality

Sending large files responsibly also means guaranteeing their security and confidentiality.

Security and data protection

FileVert uses bank-level encryption and GDPR-compliant French hosting to protect your sensitive files.

AES-256 encryption

Bank-level for all your files

French hosting

GDPR compliance, sovereign data

No advertising

Your files are never used for commercial purposes

Ethical and protective software

FileVert does not store your files indefinitely, does not analyze them, and does not use them to profile you.

  • No permanent storage
  • No content analysis
  • No user profiling
  • Total transparency

Mobile

Send large files from mobile

FileVert works perfectly on mobile, whether you use a smartphone or tablet.

Responsive interface

Optimized for all mobile screens

Direct upload

Select your files directly from your device

Fast and efficient

Transfers optimized for mobile connections

Performance

Optimize transfer speed

Several factors influence the transfer speed of your large files. Discover how to optimize your transfers.

Internet connection

A stable and fast connection significantly improves speed

Close hosting

FileVert is hosted in France, reducing latency

No compression

FileVert transfers your files directly, without compression step

Typical use cases

Concrete examples of sending large files and their specific challenges

4K/8K Videos

Films, editing, rushes

Typical size:
10-100 GB
Challenge:
Compression = quality loss
Solution:
Direct FileVert transfer

Creative projects

CAD, 3D, design

Typical size:
5-50 GB
Challenge:
Large working files
Solution:
Native collaboration

Sensitive data

Confidential documents

Typical size:
1-20 GB
Challenge:
Security and compliance
Solution:
Encryption and advanced security options

Scientific datasets

Research, analysis

Typical size:
20-200 GB
Challenge:
Massive volumes
Solution:
Optimized infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

Your questions about sending large files

Detailed answers to common questions about large file transfer

With FileVert, you can send files up to 200 GB without any quota limit. This is ideal for 4K/8K videos, large creative projects, scientific datasets and all types of professional files.
Compression wastes time (5-15 min per file), degrades quality, consumes a lot of energy and adds friction for the recipient. FileVert transfers your original files faster than a compressed file elsewhere.
FileVert uses an optimized French infrastructure that allows ultra-fast transfers. Our streaming technology and dedicated servers make sending 50 GB as smooth as a 5 MB email.
Yes! Bank-level SHA-2 2048-bit encryption, French sovereign hosting (OVH/Scaleway), and no automatic analysis of your content. Your files remain private and protected.
FileVert natively handles up to 200 GB per send. For larger volumes, use multiple sends or contact us for custom solutions adapted to your specific needs.
FileVert offers a transparent approach: free version up to 20 GB, then predictable pricing without surprises. No hidden costs unlike traditional cloud solutions that charge for permanent storage.
No! The recipient simply receives a secure link by email and can download directly from their browser, without creating an account or installing an application.
FileVert goes up to 200 GB (vs 2 GB free at WeTransfer), with French hosting, no automatic analysis, customizable duration, and transparent pricing. More respectful of your privacy and more flexible.

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