Welcome to HeftySend. If you need to send large files to clients, friends, or teammates without the usual hassle, you are in exactly the right place. This guide is your warm welcome. It walks you through everything you need to send your first transfer, share it, and pick the plan that fits you best.
New here? You can start sending right away on the free plan, with no credit card needed.
Your first transfer in four steps
Sending something is quick. Here is the whole journey, from signing in to watching it arrive.
Create your account or sign in
Head to HeftySend and create your account in seconds. We use magic link login, so there is no password to remember. Just enter your email, click the link we send you, and you are in. Want the full walkthrough? See creating your account and magic link login explained.
Send your first transfer
Once you are signed in, drag your files onto the upload area or browse to pick them. HeftySend happily handles everything from a single photo to an enormous video project. For the complete guide, read uploading files and sending your first transfer.
Share the link
When your upload finishes, HeftySend hands you a clean, shareable link. Copy it and send it however you like, by email, chat, or anywhere else. You can also protect your transfer with a password and set an expiry date so the link only works for as long as you want.
See what downloading looks like
Whoever you share with simply opens the link and downloads the files, with no account required on their end. They can preview many files right in the browser or grab everything at once as a single archive. See how the download page works and how recipients download your files.
Recipients never need a HeftySend account to download what you send them. One link is all it takes.
Why people choose HeftySend
Plenty of tools can move a file. HeftySend is built to make big transfers feel effortless and stay under your control. Here is what sets it apart.
Generous sizes from the start. Send up to 20 GB free, with no awkward squeeze on your files.
Links that last. Choose how long a link stays alive, all the way up to no expiry at all on the right plan.
Your storage, your rules. Connect your own storage on any paid plan and your file size limit disappears completely.
Sharing made simple. One tidy link, optional password, and a clean download page your recipients will actually enjoy.
Calm and secure. Your files stay private and protected, so you can send with confidence.
| Service | Free transfer size | Expiry control | Bring your own storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeftySend | Up to 20 GB free | Full control, up to no expiry | Yes, on any paid plan |
| WeTransfer | Smaller free limit | Limited | No |
| Dropbox Transfer | Smaller free limit | Limited | No |
On the free plan, links expire after three days. Let your recipient know to download in good time, or pick a paid plan for longer access.
Plans and what you get
Every plan unlocks the same friendly sending experience. The difference is how big you can go and how long your links stay live.
| Plan | Max file size | Link expiry | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 20 GB | 3 days | Everything you need to start sending today |
| Premium | 1 TB (unlimited with your own storage) | 365 days | Huge transfers and a full year of access |
| Ultra | 4 TB (unlimited with your own storage) | No expiry | Massive files and links that never expire |
| Lifetime | Unlimited (with your own storage) | No expiry | One simple payment, all Ultra features for good |
Want the deeper breakdown? Read comparing Free, Premium and Ultra and learn more about the Lifetime plan.
Here is the magic: on any paid plan, connecting your own storage removes file size limits entirely. Premium, Ultra, and Lifetime all become unlimited the moment you plug in your own storage.
Remove all limits with your own storage
This is the perk power users adore. On Premium, Ultra, or Lifetime you can connect your own storage and send files of absolutely any size, with no cap at all. Your files live in your account, you stay in full control, and HeftySend takes care of the smooth sharing experience on top. See using your own S3 storage with HeftySend for a friendly setup walkthrough.
Where to go next
You are ready to send. Here are a few good next steps:
Start sending at heftysend.com.
Compare every plan on the pricing page.
Have a question? Reach our team any time through contact support.
Stuck on anything at all? Our team is genuinely happy to help, so do not hesitate to get in touch. Welcome aboard.