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TransferXL
by TransferXL
What TransferXL is
TransferXL is a web service for sending and sharing large files and folders through download links. Transfers can reach 200 GB, with up to 5 GB available on the Free with account plan. During upload, it compresses files on the sender’s computer and can package multiple photos as a ZIP archive. Recipients may download selected files instead of the complete transfer. Senders can delete transfers, receive download notifications, and review sent and received items in a timeline. Optional end-to-end encryption takes place before upload, with a password required for access. Users can choose a storage region. Image and most movie thumbnails can appear in recipient emails. Folder drag-and-drop is available in Chrome only. Free accounts allow five email recipients; paid plans list unlimited recipients. The service lists download tracking, custom branding, a general 100 file-size limit, and links expiring at 42. There is no desktop app.
Who it suits
TransferXL suits people sending large files or folders through a browser, especially when selective downloads, recipient notifications, encryption, or storage-region choice matter. Chrome users can also drag and drop folders.
What it does well
- Transfers up to 5 GB free
- Optional end-to-end encryption before upload
- Recipients can download selected files
- Download notifications and transfer timeline
- Storage-region selection available
What to know first
- No desktop app
- Folder drag-and-drop works in Chrome only
- Free plan allows five email recipients
- Free transfers retained for one week
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | monthly payment · 100 GB max. transfer size · Unlimited transfers per day · 200 GB daily/6 TB monthly · 6 weeks retention · End-to-end encryption · Region selection · Transfer management · Unlimited email recipients · Custom background · Custom subdomain | Free |
| Enterprise | monthly payment · 200 GB max. transfer size · Unlimited transfers per day · 400 GB daily/12 TB monthly · 3 months retention · End-to-end encryption · Region selection · Transfer management · Unlimited email recipients · Custom background · Custom subdomain | Free |
| Free with account | monthly payment · 5 GB max. transfer size · Up to 10 transfers per day · 10 GB daily/300 GB monthly · 1 week retention · End-to-end encryption · Region selection · Transfer management · Up to 5 email recipients · Ads free | Free |
As transferxl.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
TransferXL combines large-file sharing with selective downloads, transfer management, and optional encryption. The free plan has defined transfer, recipient, and retention limits, while listed Pro and Enterprise plans expand capacity and controls.
Facts from TransferXL's own pages
- Custom branding
- Yes · transferxl.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Desktop app
- No · transferxl.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Download tracking
- Yes · transferxl.com, 22 Sept 2026
- File preparation
- TransferXL compresses files on the sender’s computer and bundles multiple photos into a ZIP archive during upload. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- File previews
- TransferXL generates thumbnails for images and most movies, and recipient emails can include those thumbnails. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Folder support
- The About page says drag-and-drop support for folders is available in Chrome only. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · transferxl.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Enschede, Netherlands · transferxl.com, 28 Sept 2026
- History
- TransferXL shows sent and received transfers in a timeline. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Link expiry
- 42 · transferxl.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Max file size
- 100 · transferxl.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Recipient limit
- The Free with account plan allows up to five email recipients; paid plans list unlimited email recipients. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- Optional end-to-end encryption is performed on the sender’s computer before upload, and recipients need the password to access files. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Selective downloads
- Recipients can download only the files they need. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Service
- TransferXL lets users transfer and share files over the internet, including large files and folders. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Storage region
- Users can select the region where their data is stored. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page directs users to its FAQs or to contact TransferXL with questions. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Transfer links
- Uploading files generates a download link that can be shared with recipients. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Transfer management
- Users can delete a transfer, and TransferXL notifies senders when recipients download files. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Transfer size
- The site says transfers can be up to 200 GB, with up to 5 GB available for free. · transferxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where TransferXL stands on Freedom251
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