Fastest Ways to Share Large Files: A Speed Comparison
Sending a small PDF is easy. Sending a 10GB 4K video file? That's a challenge. Let's compare the most common methods to find the speed champion.
Method 1: Email (The Slowest)
Most email providers cap attachments at 25MB. For large files, this method is effectively useless unless you split your file into hundreds of tiny zip parts.
Method 2: Cloud Storage (The Middleman)
Services like Google Drive or Dropbox are reliable but slow. Why? Because you have to upload the entire file to their server first (which takes time), and then your recipient has to download it. You are effectively moving the file twice.
Method 3: P2P WebRTC (The Champion)
TransferMyFile uses Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology. This creates a direct tunnel between Sender and Receiver.
| Method | Process | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Storage | Upload to Server → Server Processing → Download | Slow (2x Bandwidth) |
| TransferMyFile (P2P) | Sender → Receiver (Direct) | Fastest (1x Bandwidth) |
Because there is no "uploading to a server," the transfer starts immediately. As long as your internet connection allows, you can stream the data directly to your partner at maximum speed.