Send large ZIP and archive files without email blocks
Email servers reject archives over 25 MB and often block zipped folders outright. Upload a ZIP, RAR, 7z, or TAR up to 6 GB free and share a browser download link.
- 6 GB free per transfer with no account on either side
- Preserves nested folder hierarchies inside your ZIP or 7z archive
- Bypasses 25 MB Gmail and corporate mail attachment caps
- A password encrypts the archive before it leaves your browser
- Creator 50 GB, Pass 100 GB, and Pro 250 GB for massive archives
Why email rejects ZIP files and how a transfer link fixes it
Checked on 30 October 2026, Gmail caps attachments at 25 MB, and many corporate mail gateways quarantine or reject `.zip` and `.rar` attachments even when they are smaller. When you are handing off a zipped source-code repository, a font and brand package, a CAD drawing set, or a folder of financial PDFs, attaching the archive to an email fails.
With SendToAnyone, you drop the `.zip`, `.rar`, `.7z`, or `.tar.gz` archive on the home page in your browser. If the archive is 6 GB or under, no account is needed. You can copy the download link yourself or use the email tab so the recipient receives a clean message containing the download link rather than a blocked attachment.
Keeping nested folders intact and locking the download
Packing a complex project into a single `.zip` before uploading is the best way to preserve deeply nested subdirectory trees, relative file paths, and timestamps for the recipient. They download one file, verify its SHA-256 hash on the checksum page if needed, and unzip the exact folder tree on their machine.
A password encrypts the files before they leave the browser. It is not in the email. A link without a password keeps the key in the link. We cannot read those files. Because the upload scan checks the outer file name and the first few kilobytes before encryption, do not upload bare Windows executables or scripts; package legitimate project assets cleanly and share the download password with your recipient on a separate channel.
Archives over 6 GB and honest limits
Free links last 1 hour, 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days and cap at 6 GB. When an archive is larger, Creator supports up to 50 GB per transfer and 30 days for ₹299 or $3.99 monthly or ₹3,199 or $39.99 yearly. A Pass supports one 100 GB archive for 30 days at ₹199 or $2.49. Pro supports up to 250 GB per transfer and 1 year for ₹999 or $10.99 monthly or ₹10,499 or $109.99 yearly, after the server confirms payment.
Team checkout is not open, and Studio and Business say Contact sales on the pricing page. There is no choice of an EU storage region; files sit on global cloud storage until expiry and are then deleted by scheduled cleanup. An independent operator based in India runs the service, and it is not yet certified.
Sending a ZIP archive by link versus email attachment
| SendToAnyone free link | Standard email attachment | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 GB on free (up to 250 GB on Pro) | 25 MB on Gmail; varies by mail server |
| Folder structure | Preserved inside your ZIP file | Often blocked or stripped by mail filters |
| Recipient account | Not required | Requires inbox capacity for large attachments |
| Auto-deletion | Expires in 1 hour to 7 days | Sits in both sent and received mailboxes |
Questions
Why should I zip a folder with subfolders before uploading?
Select Folder on the send page uploads the files inside a folder by name, while zipping the folder first guarantees that every nested subfolder path unzips in the exact layout you built.
Can I password-protect a ZIP transfer on the free plan?
Yes. Turning on the download password encrypts the file in your browser before upload, and the password is never put in the notification email.
Are executable files allowed?
Bare executable extensions are blocked by the upload check. Legitimate document, media, and archive transfers are still subject to the acceptable use rules.
How large can a ZIP file be on a paid plan?
Up to 50 GB on Creator, 100 GB on a one-time Pass, and 250 GB on Pro after payment is confirmed.