WeTransfer: Transfer Files
Is WeTransfer: Transfer Files free? Free with a Catch.
Pricing: Sending files up to 2GB stays free; raising transfer-size and storage limits requires an in-app Starter ($2.99–$3.99/week) or Ultimate/Transfer plan ($8.99–$9.99/week or $21.99/month), priced noticeably higher on iOS than WeTransfer's own $10–$19/month web Pro and Premium plans. Optional paid features: Starter plan (weekly) ($2.99/week); Starter plan (weekly) ($3.99/week); Ultimate plan (weekly) ($8.99/week); Ultimate plan (weekly) ($9.99/week); Ultimate plan (monthly) ($21.99/month); Transfer plan (monthly) ($21.99/month).
WeTransfer sends large files through shareable links and still has a real free tier, currently capped at 10 transfers or 3 GB total in a rolling 30-day window. The free path works, but app users report aggressive subscription prompts, confusing trial flows, and reliability problems.
- Many users praise it for sending large photos, videos, and project files that are awkward to email.
- The current free plan supports up to 10 transfers or 3 GB total per rolling 30 days.
- Recipients can download shared files without creating an account.
- Recent reviews repeatedly complain about confusing or aggressive subscription and trial prompts.
- Several users report uploads or downloads failing partway through.
- Free transfers have meaningful monthly limits and short-lived links compared with paid plans.
Sending files up to 2GB stays free; raising transfer-size and storage limits requires an in-app Starter ($2.99–$3.99/week) or Ultimate/Transfer plan ($8.99–$9.99/week or $21.99/month), priced noticeably higher on iOS than WeTransfer's own $10–$19/month web Pro and Premium plans.
- Send files up to 2GB for free
- Receive and manage transfers
- Get notified when a transfer finishes or arrives
- Starter plan (weekly)$2.99/week
- Starter plan (weekly)$3.99/week
- Ultimate plan (weekly)$8.99/week
- Ultimate plan (weekly)$9.99/week
- Ultimate plan (monthly)$21.99/month
- Transfer plan (monthly)$21.99/month
WeTransfer is the simplest way to send (and receive) big files. Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, transfer up to 200 GB in one go. That’s about 2000 videos of your cat. Share photos and videos in their original format, including all the important EXIF metadata that originates from your camera. With WeTransfer, you can check the download status, forward, and delete transfers right from your phone. If you previously sent a transfer from your laptop, you can access the files and link in the app, so you can easily paste it into your favorite messaging app without needing to open your computer. Our Live Activity notifies you when a transfer finishes uploading, so you can multitask or play a quick game while sending huge files. Notifications let you know the minute you receive something so you can preview (or download) your files wherever you are. About us Having made our name in the game of quick and simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has grown into a collection of tools designed for and inspired by the creative process. Collect is the go-to app for saving and sharing inspiration in boards that organize your ideas. Portals makes it easy to request feedback on your in progress projects with Reviews that include asset markup and approval flows. WeTransfer is the original web platform, where creatives share their biggest files. Terms of Service: https://wetransfer.com/legal/terms Privacy policy: https://wetransfer.com/legal/privacy
