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What’s the best way to send large files to clients?

3 min read

Jan 23, 2025

An interior designer leans over a table of plans and color swatches, taking a photo with their tablet to send to a client.

How to send large files to clients

Understanding when to create a shared link and when to transfer files is easy: If you’re still collaborating on your files, create a shareable link. If you’re finished with the project, deliver it with Dropbox Transfer.

Share any file or folder with anyone

If your project is still a work in progress, you can create a shared link for files or folders. That way, you can add comments, share updates, and request feedback from anyone—even if they don’t have a Dropbox account. You can even see who made changes to shared files in real time—making it easy to stay up-to-date on important projects. Shared files will be automatically synced and updated for anyone who has access to the files.

Securely share files and collaborate with ease

Dropbox makes it easy to store files safely in the cloud, ready to securely share with collaborators.

Screenshot of a user sending two files via a Dropbox Transfer link. An expiration date and password have been set.

Fast, secure file transfer

Now that you know when to share and when to transfer your files to clients, you can see how easy it is to get your work done without leaving Dropbox. We make it easy for you and your collaborators to simplify your workflows and get those final projects over the finish line.

Dropbox makes sending files to clients easy. Just upload your files to Dropbox, grab a shareable link, and send it off through email or chat. 

Or, if you're dealing with big files, Dropbox Transfer is a game-changer. It lets you send files up to 250 GB and gives you extra perks like password protection and expiration dates for the download link. 

And the best part? Your clients don’t even need a Dropbox account to receive files you transfer. It’s quick, secure, and hassle-free!

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