WeTransfer
WeTransfer sends files to recipients through email transfers or links, and recipients do not need an account to download them.
What WeTransfer is
WeTransfer sends files to recipients through email transfers or links, and recipients do not need an account to download them. The free plan costs nothing and supports up to 10 transfers or 3 GB in a rolling 30-day window; those transfers can stay online for up to 3 days. Free accounts also include file requests, paid transfers, password-protected transfers, and mobile app access. Senders can request files by email or link, and Paid Transfers lets them set a price, with payment accepted through Stripe, the only provider WeTransfer identifies as supported. The Mac app can send files from the menu bar or Finder, while iOS and Android apps handle sending and receiving. WeTransfer lists web and extension access, but its Help Center says the Public API is retired. The default account storage allowance is up to 2 TB; Teams storage can reach 5 TB and be extended to 30 TB on request. WeTransfer says files are encrypted in transit and at rest and uploaded content is not used to train AI models. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Amsterdam.
Good
- Recipients can download without an account.
- Free account includes up to 10 transfers or 3 GB monthly.
- Includes file requests and password-protected transfers.
- iOS, Android, and Mac apps are available.
- WeTransfer says uploaded content is not used for AI training.
Watch out
- Free transfers stay online for up to 3 days.
- Paid transfer payments only support Stripe.
- The Public API is retired.
- Phone support is not offered.
Who it suits
WeTransfer suits people who need to send files by link or email, including recipients who do not want to create an account. It also fits users who need file requests, password-protected transfers, or phone and Mac app access.
Verdict
WeTransfer covers link- and email-based file sharing, with a free plan and desktop and mobile apps. Check the 3-day free-transfer limit and Stripe-only payment support if either affects your workflow.
Plans and prices
From WeTransfer's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Up to 10 transfers or 3 GB in a rolling 30-day window · Free and Starter transfers can stay online up to 3 days |
| Starter | — | Up to 10 transfers or 300 GB in a rolling 30-day window · Transfers can stay online up to 3 days |
| Ultimate | — | Unlimited transfers up to 1 TB per transfer · Custom expiration · Password protection · Branded pages · Access Control |
| Teams | — | Ultimate features · Shared workspaces · Team brand controls · Admin tools · Up to 5 TB storage, extendable to 30 TB on request |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | SSO · SCIM provisioning · Custom storage · Advanced compliance features · Custom plan negotiated through Sales |
The facts
Each one read from WeTransfer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API access
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Download tracking
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- WeTransfer says files are encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or 1.3 and at rest using AES-256.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File requests
- Users can request files from others through a simple email or link.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File transfers
- WeTransfer lets senders share files with recipients through email transfers or links, and recipients do not need an account to download a transfer.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Link expiry
- 3checked 21 Sep 2026
- Paid transfers integration
- WeTransfer Paid Transfers lets users set a price for a transfer and accept payment through Stripe, which WeTransfer identifies as its only supported payment provider.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- WeTransfer states that uploaded content is not used to train AI models.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Public API
- WeTransfer's Help Center lists its Public API as retired.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security certification
- WeTransfer says it maintains ISO/IEC 27001 certification and conducts regular penetration testing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The default account storage allowance is up to 2 TB; Teams storage is up to 5 TB and can be extended to 30 TB on request.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support starts through the account help drawer with AI assistant Jim, who hands issues needing human follow-up to the support team; WeTransfer says it does not offer phone support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Transfer expiry
- Free and Starter transfers can remain online for up to 3 days, while Ultimate users can keep transfers active for as long as they want.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Desktop app
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Mac app
- The Mac app supports sending files from the menu bar or Finder, and its Finder Extension adds a Create a transfer action to Finder.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- WeTransfer provides iOS and Android apps for sending and receiving transfers from a phone.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2009checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlandschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free account
- A free account supports up to 10 transfers or 3 GB every 30 days and includes file requests, paid transfers, password-protected transfers, and mobile app access.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Free trial
- A free trial may be offered when subscribing, and its duration is the number of days shown on the payment checkout page.checked 11 Oct 2026
