How to Upload Files to WeTransfer
WeTransfer makes uploading and sharing large files simple. Here are the two main methods to upload files:
📁 Method 1: Click to Upload
- Go to wetransfer.com
- Click the "+" button in the center
- Select files from your computer
- Choose multiple files by holding Ctrl/Cmd
- Click "Open" to add them
🖱️ Method 2: Drag and Drop
- Open your file explorer/finder
- Navigate to your files
- Select the files you want to upload
- Drag them to the WeTransfer page
- Drop them anywhere on the upload area
💡 Pro Tip
Drag and drop is often faster for multiple files. You can select entire folders and drag them, but note that WeTransfer will upload individual files, not the folder structure.
WeTransfer Upload Limits and File Sizes
Understanding WeTransfer's limits helps you plan your uploads effectively:
Upload Limits by Plan
- WeTransfer Free: Up to 2GB total per transfer
- WeTransfer Pro: Up to 20GB total per transfer
- Individual Files: No specific limit per file, but total must fit within plan limits
Common File Sizes
Upload Speed and Time Estimates
Upload time depends on your internet connection speed and file size:
- 100 MB file: 1-3 minutes (typical broadband)
- 500 MB file: 5-10 minutes
- 1 GB file: 10-20 minutes
- 2 GB file: 20-40 minutes
⚠️ Important Upload Tips
Keep your browser tab open during uploads. Closing the tab or losing internet connection will cancel the upload and you'll need to start over.
Troubleshooting Upload Issues
Common Upload Problems:
- Upload Stuck: Refresh the page and try again
- Files Too Large: Compress files or split into multiple transfers
- Slow Upload: Close other applications using internet
- Browser Issues: Try a different browser (Chrome works best)
- Connection Drops: Use a stable wired connection for large files
Best Practices for Large File Uploads:
- Upload during off-peak hours for faster speeds
- Compress video files before uploading
- Split very large archives into smaller parts
- Use a stable internet connection
- Don't use other bandwidth-heavy applications during upload
🚀 Skip the Download Step
Tired of uploading to WeTransfer, then downloading and re-uploading to Google Drive? WetoDrive automates this process completely.
Try WetoDrive FreeThe Problem with Traditional WeTransfer Workflow
While uploading to WeTransfer is easy, the recipient's experience often involves unnecessary steps:
- You upload files to WeTransfer (time-consuming)
- Recipient downloads files to their device (uses device storage)
- Recipient uploads files to their preferred cloud storage
- Files expire from WeTransfer after 7-28 days
- Device cleanup required to free up space
How WetoDrive Improves the Process
WetoDrive eliminates steps 2-5 by automatically saving WeTransfer files directly to Google Drive:
- You upload files to WeTransfer (same as before)
- Recipient uses WetoDrive to auto-save to Google Drive
- Files stored permanently in Google Drive
- No device storage used - files stream directly
- No manual steps for recipients