WeTransfer Limits in 2026, Plan by Plan
WeTransfer Free lets you send 10 transfers or 3 GB in total, whichever you reach first, over any rolling 30 days. Links expire after 3 days at most, and the plan is for individual, non-commercial use. We checked these figures on November 12, 2026, on WeTransfer's pricing page and help center.
This page is published by Smash, a file transfer service that competes with WeTransfer. If the limit blocks you, Smash Free has no size limit and no monthly cap, with a queue above 2 GB.
WeTransfer limits by plan
Here is what each WeTransfer plan allows, as WeTransfer publishes it.
| Plan | Transfers | Data | Link expiry | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 10 per 30 days | 3 GB in total per 30 days | Up to 3 days | $0, for individual and non-commercial use only |
| Starter | 10 per 30 days | 300 GB per 30 days | Up to 3 days | $10 a month, or $7 a month billed yearly |
| Ultimate | Unlimited | No limit on transfer size | Unlimited | $25 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly |
| Teams | Unlimited | No limit on transfer size | Unlimited | $25 per user a month (2 users minimum), or $19 per user a month billed yearly |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom | On quote |
Smash Free has no size limit and no monthly cap on transfers, because it doesn't create an account. Above 2 GB, free transfers wait in a queue before the upload starts.
Send a file with SmashCheck if your file fits in your WeTransfer free allowance
Type the size of your file and the two counters WeTransfer shows in your account. The tool tells you if you can send the file today, and if not, when space frees up.
How the WeTransfer free limit works
WeTransfer Free has two counters: 10 transfers and 3 GB. The first one you reach blocks your next transfer. One 3 GB video uses the whole allowance. Ten small PDFs do too.
Both counters run over a rolling 30 days, not a calendar month. Each transfer stops counting 30 days after you uploaded it. That is how WeTransfer explains it on the Transfers page of a free account, right under the two counters.
Here is an example. You send a 2.5 GB video on November 3, then a 400 MB PDF on November 10. You have 0.1 GB left. On December 3, the video stops counting and you get 2.5 GB back. On December 10, you get the 400 MB of the PDF back.
To send for free, you need a WeTransfer account. You type your email address and confirm it, and WeTransfer creates an account with that address. The limits are tied to that account. Your recipients don’t need one to download.
Two other rules apply on Free. Links expire after 3 days at most. And the plan is for individual, non-commercial use only. According to WeTransfer, upload and download speeds are the same on free and paid plans.
The old 2 GB limit and what changed in December 2024
Many pages still say 2 GB and 7 days. Those were the free limits before December 2024. WeTransfer then raised the size to 3 GB and added a cap of 10 transfers a month. Links now expire after 3 days at most, against 7 days in 2024. These changes came a few months after Bending Spoons bought WeTransfer, in July 2024.
| WeTransfer Free | Until December 2024 | November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| File size | 2 GB per transfer | 3 GB in total per 30 days |
| Number of transfers | No monthly cap | 10 per 30 days |
| Link expiry | 7 days | Up to 3 days |
WeTransfer paid plans and what each one changes
Starter is the cheapest paid plan, at $10 a month, or $7 a month billed yearly. It raises the data to 300 GB per 30 days. It keeps the cap of 10 transfers and links of 3 days. So if the number of transfers is what blocks you, Starter won’t help.
Ultimate removes both caps. There is no limit on transfer size, transfers are unlimited, and you set how long links last. It costs $25 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly. Starter and Ultimate are for individual use.
Teams adds shared work for 2 to 50 people, at $25 per user a month. For 10 people, that comes to $250 a month on monthly billing.
You may still find limits for “WeTransfer Pro” online. They are out of date: WeTransfer merged Pro and Premium into Ultimate in December 2024.
Smash Pro sends files of any size with no queue, and keeps links up for 30 days. It costs $6 a month billed yearly, or $10 a month with no commitment.
See Smash ProWhat to do when you hit the WeTransfer limit
- Wait. Your oldest transfer stops counting 30 days after you sent it, and the tool above gives you the date.
- Upgrade to Starter, if the 3 GB is what blocks you and you send fewer than 10 transfers a month.
- Upgrade to Ultimate, if you often hit both limits.
- Send this file with another service. Smash is one of them. We publish this page, so keep that in mind as you read what follows.
On Smash, you also type your email address and confirm it. But Smash doesn’t create an account from it. With no account, there is no counter: no limit on file size and no monthly cap on transfers. You choose how long the link stays up, from 1 to 7 days. Your recipients download without an account.
In return, there is a queue above 2 GB: free transfers go after those of Pro subscribers. A countdown shows the time left, then the upload starts. The wait can last many hours, sometimes overnight. Keep the tab open and the computer on until the end of the upload, countdown included. Under 2 GB, there is no queue.
While your file uploads, Smash shows artwork by artists it supports. It’s nicer than a progress bar.
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 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.
Our guides cover each file size, for example how to send a 20GB file for free. To compare more services, see our list of alternatives to WeTransfer. And for everything else about the service, read our full page on WeTransfer.
WeTransfer Free and Smash Free side by side
| Free plan | WeTransfer Free | Smash FreePublished by us |
|---|---|---|
| File size | 3 GB in total per 30 days | No limit |
| Number of transfers | 10 per 30 days | No cap |
| Account to send | Required, created when you confirm your email | None. Your email is confirmed, but no account is created |
| Link expiry | Up to 3 days | 1 to 7 days, your choice |
| Password | Included | Included |
| Waiting time | None | Queue above 2 GB, often many hours |
| Account to download | Not needed | Not needed |
If you send large files every week, Smash Pro removes the queue and keeps links up for 30 days, with 1 TB of storage. It costs $10 a month with no commitment, $6 a month billed yearly ($72), or $4.80 a month over two years ($115.20). Smash Team gives 10 accounts for $25 a month, or $15 a month billed yearly ($180). Taxes may apply.
Blocked by your WeTransfer limit today?
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Amazing. No file limit and the file is available for 7 days. Love it
Based on 59,000+ reviews, Smash is rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and Google (November 2026).
Questions about WeTransfer limits
How much can I send on WeTransfer for free?
Up to 3 GB in total, in 10 transfers at most, over any rolling 30 days. So a single transfer can reach 3 GB only if you have sent nothing else in the last 30 days. WeTransfer’s help center gives these figures (updated October 23, 2026).
Is there a daily limit on WeTransfer?
WeTransfer doesn’t publish a daily limit. The limit runs over 30 days: you can use your 10 transfers or your 3 GB in a single day, then wait for them to free up.
When does the WeTransfer limit reset?
It doesn’t reset all at once. Each transfer stops counting 30 days after you uploaded it, so your allowance comes back bit by bit. Your counters are on the Transfers page of your WeTransfer account.
Does WeTransfer Free include password protection?
Yes. WeTransfer says password protection is free, and you can also limit downloads to a list of email addresses. You need a free account to send, which WeTransfer creates when you confirm your email.
Is there a download limit on WeTransfer?
WeTransfer says there is no cap on how many people can use a download link. On Free, the link expires after 3 days at most, so your recipients need to download within that time.
What is the WeTransfer Pro file size limit?
WeTransfer no longer sells Pro. Since December 2024, Pro and Premium are merged into Ultimate, which has no limit on transfer size. Ultimate costs $25 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly.
Is WeTransfer unlimited?
Only on some paid plans. Ultimate and Teams have unlimited transfers and no limit on transfer size. Free and Starter both stop at 10 transfers per 30 days.
Can I send more than 3 GB for free?
Not on WeTransfer Free. On Smash Free, there is no size limit and no account. Above 2 GB, free transfers wait in a queue first, often for many hours, sometimes overnight.
Sources
- WeTransfer, Pricing, US prices, viewed on November 12, 2026.
- WeTransfer Help Center, Plan limits, updated October 23, 2026, viewed on November 12, 2026.
- WeTransfer, What you can send with a free WeTransfer account, viewed on November 12, 2026.
- WeTransfer Help Center, New WeTransfer subscription plans (December 2024), viewed on November 12, 2026.
- TechCrunch, WeTransfer’s free plan now has a monthly limit of 10 transfers, December 18, 2024.
- ITdaily, WeTransfer puts limit on 10 transfers per month, 2024.
- Smash, Plans and pricing, viewed on November 12, 2026.
- Smash Help Center, Why is my transfer in the waiting line?