Transfer a 10GB File for Free, and Bigger Ones Too
You can transfer a 10GB file for free with Smash, and bigger ones too. Drop it on the page and Smash gives you a link to share, with no sign-up and no size cap. Other sizes are covered in our guide on how to send files over 2GB.
Based on 59,000+ reviews, Smash is rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and Google (November 2026)
Good to know before you start: on the free plan, Smash puts transfers above 2 GB in a queue behind Pro transfers, sometimes for many hours. Your link then stays live for up to 7 days.
How to transfer a 10GB file with Smash
It works the same way in your browser and in the Smash apps, on desktop or mobile.
- Open Smash and drop your file on the page. You can drop a whole folder too.
- Add a password or a custom link if you like. Both are included in the free plan.
- Choose how to share the link: Smash emails it to your recipient, or you copy it and paste it wherever you want.
- Click send. On the free plan, a 10GB transfer goes through a queue first. A countdown shows the time left, then the upload starts.
While your file uploads, Smash shows artwork by artists it supports. It's nicer than a progress bar. Your recipient gets a link to a page where they can preview images and videos. Smash emails you as soon as they download.
Your files are only used for this transfer: Smash doesn't reuse them, doesn't use them to train any AI, and only your recipients can access them.
Smash was built to send large files with no size limit. The steps are the same for 8 GB, 50 GB or much more.
What to expect on the free plan
No size limit, no account, and a link that stays live for up to 7 days. In return, there is a queue above 2 GB: free transfers go after Pro ones, and the wait can last many hours, sometimes overnight.
Under 2 GB, there is no wait. That's why some people prefer to send several smaller transfers.
Then there's the upload time, which depends on your connection. At 100 Mbps upload speed, 10 GB takes about 13 minutes. At 20 Mbps, it takes a little over an hour. Keep the tab open and the computer on until the upload is done, countdown included.
An example: Thursday, 6 pm. A sound designer exports a 9.6 GB session for a mix planned on Monday. On the free plan, the transfer goes through the queue, and the studio may only get the link the next morning. For a mix on Monday, that's fine. For a mix on Friday at 9 am, it's risky.
If your deadline is close, send the day before.
Smash is also a real team. When you contact support, an assistant answers simple questions first, and a person from the team takes over quickly if you ask.
You send files this size every week. With Pro, the files you send skip the queue and your links stay live for up to 30 days.
See Smash ProWhere free plans stop
At 10 GB, most free options are no longer enough. A Gmail attachment is limited to 25 MB, and many free transfer services stop at 5 GB. Here is the limit of each free option, according to the provider.
Logarithmic scale from 10 MB to 100 GB. The dashed line marks 10 GB. Free plans only, figures published by each provider, checked in November 2026.
A few details. Above 25 MB, Gmail replaces the attachment with a Google Drive link. Our guide explains how to send large files via email. WeTransfer Free allows up to 10 transfers or 3 GB in total over a rolling 30 days, according to its help center (updated October 23, 2026). The details by plan are on our page about WeTransfer limits.
Google's 15 GB is shared with Gmail and Google Photos, so a 10 GB file takes two thirds of it. SwissTransfer accepts up to 50 GB per transfer and keeps files for up to 30 days. In this list, only the last three accept a 10 GB file, and Google only if you have the space.
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Transfer your file now See plansWhat people who sent large files say
Here are a few Trustpilot reviews from people who sent large files with Smash, waits included. They are quoted as written, and each name links to the original review.
“Once I got over the 15 hour delay that was posted - it is free after all - I waited and the delay counted down and off I went and 10GB downloaded in 18 minutes well done, great service, easy to use and thanks”
“Amazing platform to transfer huge files above 10GB. Well done Smash!”
“good tool, however waiting 16 hours to start sending files greater than 2 GB for free, is a hard experience.”
Based on 59,000+ reviews, Smash is rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and Google (November 2026).
Why Windows shows a 10GB file as 9.31 GB
macOS counts in base 1,000: 10 GB is 10,000 MB, or 10 billion bytes. Windows counts in base 1,024 but still shows "GB". So the same file appears as about 9.31 GB in File Explorer.
The reverse is also true. A file shown as 10.00 GB in Windows actually weighs 10.74 GB. A service limited to 10 GB may refuse it. With Smash, there is no size limit, so this never matters.
How many videos and photos fit in 10 GB
To give you an idea, here is what 10 GB means in minutes of video or number of photos. The figures use the settings in the last column. Your own exports will vary.
| Content | In 10 GB | Settings used |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video export | About 13 min | H.264 or H.265 at 100 Mbps |
| 4K video export | About 27 min | H.264 or H.265 at 50 Mbps |
| HD master for editing | About 6 min | ProRes 422 HQ, 1080p at 29.97 fps, about 220 Mbps |
| Stereo WAV master | About 9 h 40 min | 24-bit, 48 kHz |
| Multitrack session | About 36 min | 32 mono tracks, 24-bit, 48 kHz |
| JPEG photos | About 2,000 | 5 MB per photo |
| RAW photos | About 200 | 50 MB per file, typical of a high-resolution camera |
Which service to choose for your needs
- A one-off delivery to a client, rushes or a master: Smash, with a free link that lasts up to 7 days.
- Your file is 6, 7 or 8 GB: services limited to 5 GB will refuse it. Smash accepts it, like any 10 GB file.
- Your recipient needs a month to download: SwissTransfer keeps files for up to 30 days on its free plan, and so does Smash Pro.
- The file has to stay online for months: Google Drive, if you can give up two thirds of your free 15 GB.
- Your files are even bigger: here is how to transfer 20GB for free.
One tip: zipping a video or JPEGs won't save much space. These formats are already compressed. Zip only to group a folder. With Smash, you can even send the folder as it is.
Questions about 10GB transfers
Can I transfer a 10GB file for free without an account?
Yes. Smash Free needs no sign-up and has no size limit, for 10 GB or more. Above 2 GB, the transfer goes through a queue first, behind Pro transfers.
My file is 7 or 8 GB. Which free services take it?
Smash Free, which has no size limit, and SwissTransfer, up to 50 GB. Google Drive works too if you have the space. Services limited to 5 GB, such as Apple Mail Drop or SendGB without an account, won't take it, according to their own pages.
How long does a 10GB transfer take?
The upload depends on your connection: about 13 minutes at 100 Mbps, a little over an hour at 20 Mbps. On the free plan, you first wait for the end of the queue, which can last many hours.
How long can my recipient download the file?
On the free plan, you choose a link that lasts 1 to 7 days. With Pro, up to 30 days. After that, the link expires.
Are my files protected?
At Smash, a transfer is only used to transfer. Your files are not reused for anything else and are not used to train any AI. Nobody but your recipients can access them. You can add a password on the free plan.
How do I send a 10GB video from my phone?
With the Smash apps for iOS and Android, you send a video like any other file. For phone tips, compression included, read how to send large video files.
Sources
- Smash, Plans and pricing, checked November 5, 2026.
- Smash Help Center, Why is my transfer in the waiting line?, checked November 5, 2026.
- Google, Gmail attachment help page, checked October 15, 2026.
- Dropbox Help, What is Dropbox Basic?, checked October 15, 2026.
- WeTransfer Help Center, Plan limits, updated October 23, 2026, checked November 5, 2026.
- Apple Support, Mail Drop limits, checked October 15, 2026.
- TransferNow, home page, checked November 5, 2026.
- SendGB, FAQ, checked November 5, 2026.
- SwissTransfer, home page, checked November 5, 2026.
- Google Drive Help, storage page, checked October 15, 2026.
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