The internet continues to innovate, and these days it is fairly easy to send large files anywhere in the globe. No need to pay for expensive services to mail those cds and dvds. There are a number of sites offering services where you can send files as big as 1 gb.

Professionals from the design industry though, prefer a couple of file sharing tools, which are pretty easy to use and they could function too as a storage to backup your important files. Some would require you to register though, but it should be easy and breezy to do so.

One of the most popular file sharing tools these days is Dropbox. I personally love using Dropbox for backup purposes and of course for sharing files. This requires you to register and install an application that would allow you to have a Dropbox folder on your computer. This folder is synced to your account. Now uploading files is made so much easier by allowing you to save your files on that folder, and with an internet connection, the files will be automatically uploaded to your Dropbox account. Another great thing about Dropbox is your file will remain in your account for as long as you want to keep it. Other file sharing services won’t keep your file forever, unless you go for the paid account. A free Dropbox account will give you 2gb of storage. You can upgrade to pro accounts if you need a bigger storage limit.

Another popular file sending tool is WeTransfer. This one does not require you to register. All you have to do is to go to their website, select the file/s you want to send, type in the receiver’s email address and your email address, add a personal message (optional), then click transfer. You can send as much as 2gb worth of files and this would be kept in the WeTransfer servers for 2 weeks. You may also send it to as much as 20 people.

At TransferBigFiles, you have an option to register or not. Registered users will have more benefits as opposed to non-registered ones. There are also paid services where you get more benefits and options when sending a file. Using the service for free, you may send files up to 1gb and the file/s would be kept for up to 5 days only. File size per transfer is limited to 100mb and each file can only be downloaded 20 times. Sending a file is almost the same with WeTransfer, all you have to do is select your file, add the recipient’s email address, then send.

Fortunately for you, technology has already adapted new ways to make transferring files more convenient for you to do so now that there are online sites that have cropped up that allow you to send files regardless of how small or big they may be. All that you need to do is to sign up for their services, pay a small monthly fee, and get to use their services whenever you need, without having to worry about the size of the file.

You can search for these sites easily enough over the Internet. Just take a look at the features and type of services they are offering before you sign up so you can get your money’s worth. If you are handling a business and would like to be able to move large files around then these online sites are definitely worth looking into. Why bother having to cut the files you are sending into sections when you can send everything as a whole?

Sending files with relative ease is important regardless of whether it is only for personal use or for company use. There are plenty of ways for you to get this done what with dozens of online sites offering this kind of service at a relatively low price that won’t make a dent to your savings at all. Have the freedom to send files no matter when or why with these online sites today.

1.) Yousendit
“Efficient, quick, reliable”
Pros: Quick transmission, good storage of files,ican send folders with multiple files in each folder. Very easy to use for senders and recipients.
Cons: can’t think of any
Summary: We are in the music business and several times a day we are sending music, photos and video to associates around the world. Yousendit is easy to use and reliable.
-jefecita (download.cnet.com)

2.) DropSend
“Great program! Works great for sending large files!”
Pros: I’m hooked on this program, I’m always sending big files – and DropSend has been the answer. It makes sending big files a breeze, fast, reliable and secure. I’ve recommended this program to many friends, family and colleagues.
Cons: None – wish I found it sooner!
Summary: The bottom line is – this program works as advertised. Sending large files has never been easier. This is program is fool-proof! Believe me. -JustMyCivicDuty (download.cnet.com)

3.) Pando
“Installs easily, downloads files quickly.”
Pros: Downloads large files quickly.
Cons: Ads, but I am using the free version.
-wgpardee (download.cnet.com)