Question 1

Is there a limit on file size?

Accepted Answer

No. You can send files of any size — there is no upload cap, because the file goes straight to the person you are sending to instead of being uploaded to a server first. For very large files, it is smoothest when the person receiving uses a desktop Chrome or Edge browser.

Question 2

How do I send a large file for free?

Accepted Answer

Pick your file, then share the link, QR code, or 6-digit PIN it gives you — or send it straight to a friend. The file transfers directly to them, at any size, with no account and nothing to install.

Question 3

What happens if my connection drops during a transfer?

Accepted Answer

It resumes on its own. Dove Transfer picks up from where it left off instead of starting over, so a dropped Wi-Fi signal or an accidental page reload will not cost you the whole transfer.

Question 4

Can I send a file straight to a friend?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add someone as a friend once, and after that you can send a file to them in a single tap. They are notified the moment it arrives — even if their tab is in the background — and can accept it right away.

Question 5

Are my files private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your file goes directly to the person you send it to and is never stored online — we cannot see it or keep a copy. The transfer itself is encrypted end to end.

Question 6

Do I need an account or sign-up?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no sign-up, email, or app to download — just open the site and send. Your identity is created privately in your browser the first time you visit.

Question 7

Can I send files between my phone and my computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open Dove Transfer in any modern browser on both devices, pick a file, then scan the QR code or type the PIN on the other device — phone to computer, computer to phone, or laptop to laptop.

Question 8

How is Dove Transfer different from WeTransfer or Google Drive?

Accepted Answer

Those upload your file to their servers first, with size caps unless you pay, and the recipient downloads it later. Dove Transfer sends the file straight to the other person with no size limit, no account, and nothing stored online.