How to Send Large Files to Clients Without a File Sharing Account
You need to send a 60MB project file to a client. You upload it to Dropbox and send the link. Your client replies: "It's asking me to sign in — I don't have a Dropbox account." You try Google Drive. Same problem. WeTransfer works this time, but the download link expires before they get around to downloading it. Two days later, you're sending it again.
There's a simpler way. SendSplit delivers files up to 200MB as real email attachments — directly into your client's inbox. No accounts. No sign-in prompts. No expiry dates. Just a file in their email, ready to open.
Why Cloud Sharing Links Fail Clients
File sharing platforms were built for teams with shared accounts. When you use them to deliver files to external clients, the friction adds up:
- Sign-in prompts — Dropbox and Google Drive often require the recipient to log in or create a free account, especially on mobile
- Expiry dates — WeTransfer free links expire after 7 days; iCloud Mail Drop links after 30 days. Busy clients miss the window.
- Download confusion — clients unfamiliar with cloud platforms struggle to find the download button, especially on mobile browsers
- Corporate firewall blocks — many clients work in companies that block Dropbox, Google Drive, or other external cloud services
- Privacy concerns — sophisticated clients don't want their received files stored on your Dropbox or Google Drive account
Email Attachments: What Every Client Knows How to Use
No matter how tech-savvy (or not) your client is, they know how to open an email attachment. It's the universal file delivery method. The only problem is the size limit — most email providers cap attachments at 20–25MB.
SendSplit solves this by splitting your large file into email-friendly parts. Each part arrives as a normal attachment. Your client downloads them all, extracts the archive, and gets the original file — no instructions needed beyond "download the attachments."
- Open sendsplit.com/upload-to-send in any browser
- Upload your file (up to 200MB) — PDF, design files, archives, presentations, videos
- Choose a split size: 10MB, 20MB, or 25MB based on your client's email provider
- Enter your client's email address
- Click send
Your client receives a series of emails with attachments, downloads them all, and extracts the original file using any standard archive tool (Windows Explorer, macOS built-in unzip, WinRAR). No accounts. No browser-based download pages. No expiry.
Sending a large file to a client with SendSplit
SendSplit vs. File Sharing Platforms
| Method | Client Needs Account | Link Expires | Works Behind Firewall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | Sometimes | No (but often blocked) | Often blocked |
| Dropbox | Sometimes | No | Often blocked |
| WeTransfer | No | 7 days (free) | Sometimes blocked |
| iCloud Mail Drop | No | 30 days | Sometimes blocked |
| SendSplit | No | Never — it's an attachment | Yes — uses standard email |
Who Benefits Most
- Freelancers and agencies delivering design files, video exports, and project archives to clients who may not use the same cloud tools
- Accountants and financial advisors sending reports, tax packages, and statements to individual clients
- Real estate agents emailing contracts, inspection reports, and property documentation to buyers and sellers
- Consultants delivering slide decks, research reports, and data exports to enterprise clients with restrictive IT policies
- Legal professionals transmitting case files and documents to clients who are not technical users
Tips for Client File Delivery
- Use 20MB splits by default — works with Gmail and most personal email providers; switch to 10MB if your client uses corporate email
- Mention the split in your email — tell your client to expect multiple emails and to download all attachments before extracting
- Add password protection for sensitive files — contracts, financial data, and personal information should be password-protected; share the password by phone or SMS
- No SendSplit account required for the recipient — your client never needs to visit any website or install anything
Stop asking clients to create accounts and click expiring links. Try SendSplit — deliver files up to 200MB as real email attachments that arrive directly in your client's inbox. No accounts. No links. No friction.