Guides & comparisons
Straight, fact-checked comparisons to help you pick the right file-sharing tool -- no inflated claims about the competition.
WeTransfer alternative: how Send Shed compares on size limits, ads & privacy
WeTransfer's free plan now caps you at 3 GB and 10 transfers a month, shows ads, and had a rocky 2025. Here's how Send Shed stacks up, feature by feature.
pixeldrain alternative: Send Shed vs. pixeldrain for private file sharing
pixeldrain is a solid, generous file host -- but it's built for public hotlinking, not private, expiring, zero-knowledge-encrypted transfers. Here's the real difference.
x02.me alternative: what Send Shed adds for private, temporary file sharing
x02.me is a lightweight image/file host built for hotlinking and API uploads. If you need encryption, expiry, or password protection for something private, here's what to look for instead.
Email attachment too large? How to send files over 25MB for free
Every major provider's real attachment limit -- Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud -- and a free way past all of them.
How to send a large video file for free (no account needed)
Raw footage and exports blow past every email provider's limit in seconds. Here's a free way to send it at full quality.
How to password-protect a file before you send it
Why the classic zip-password trick is weaker than it looks, and how to actually lock a file down.
How to share a self-destructing file link
Combine a download limit and an expiry so a link disappears on its own -- no separate cleanup step.
Zero-knowledge encryption explained (and why it matters)
Most "encrypted" file storage still lets the operator decrypt your files. Here's the actual distinction.
Is it safe to email tax documents, contracts, or photos?
Email's real weak point isn't your password -- it's that attachments linger, readable, indefinitely.