Is there a limit on file size?

No — it is file transfer without a limit. You can send large files of any size, 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.

How do I send a large file for free?

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 — so even big files send free, with no limit.

What happens if my connection drops during a transfer?

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.

Can I send a file straight to a friend?

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.

Are my files private?

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.

Do I need an account or sign-up?

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.

Can I send files between my phone and my computer?

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.

How is Dove Transfer different from WeTransfer or Google Drive?

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.

What are the free alternatives to WeTransfer?

The main options are cloud drives (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive), emailing a link, and direct peer-to-peer transfer. Cloud drives and email cap size on free tiers; direct transfer like Dove Transfer has no size limit and needs no account.

Which free WeTransfer alternative has no size limit?

A direct, peer-to-peer transfer. Dove Transfer sends files straight between devices with no server in the middle, so there is no size cap and no sign-up.

Are free WeTransfer alternatives safe?

It depends on the model. Cloud services store your file on their servers; a direct transfer like Dove Transfer encrypts the file in transit and never stores it online.

Free WeTransfer alternatives compared

Free ways to replace WeTransfer fall into three buckets: cloud drives (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive), emailing a link, and direct peer-to-peer transfer. Cloud drives and email make the file wait for the recipient but cap free storage and upload the whole file first. Direct transfer like Dove Transfer has no size limit and no account — the trade-off is the recipient should be online to receive it. For a big file to someone who's around now, direct transfer is the simplest no-limit, no-sign-up option.