Sending a 15GB final cut to a marketing team and getting a reply that says "the link expired" is a specific kind of frustration. The file was fine. The delivery tool let you down.
Most file sharing tools were designed for sending documents and photos. When videographers use them for 4K exports, ProRes masters, and multi-gigabyte project packages, they hit limits those tools were never built to handle. Links expire before the download completes. Free tier caps run out mid-month. Clients get prompted to create an account on mobile.
This comparison covers eight tools videographers commonly use for client delivery, assessed on what actually matters for large video exports.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Transfer limit | Custom domain | Branding | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrunkTransfer | 200GB per transfer | Yes, Starter plan | Full: name, domain, colors | $9/mo (7-day trial) |
| MASV | No cap | No | Branded portals | Free 15GB/mo / $0.25 per GB |
| WeTransfer | 3GB free / up to 300GB paid | No | Partial, paid only | Free / $23/mo |
| Smash | 2GB free / 250GB Pro | Enterprise only | Logo and background, Pro | Free / $10/mo |
| Filemail | 5GB free / up to 5TB paid | Yes, Business | Branded page, Business | Free / from $15/mo |
| Dropbox Transfer | 100GB Professional | No | Logo only | From $9.99/mo |
| Hightail | 100GB+ paid | Custom URL, Business+ | Logo and color, paid | From $12/mo |
| Google Drive | No hard limit | No | None | Free 15GB |
1. TrunkTransfer
Best for final client delivery: branded download page, 30-day link, download notification
TrunkTransfer is built for the moment the project is done and the client needs the files. It is not a raw footage transfer tool. It is the layer between your finished export and the client's hard drive, designed to make that handoff look professional and work reliably.
Pricing
- Starter: $9/mo (or $6/mo billed annually), 200GB per transfer, 30-day expiry, branded delivery page, your own domain, download notification, 7-day free trial
Transfer limits
200GB per transfer on the Starter plan. That covers a 4K ProRes export, a multi-camera event package, or a batch of commercial deliverables as a single transfer. The link stays active for 30 days. Marketing teams and brand contacts share links internally and return to them days later. A short expiry causes re-upload requests. 30 days does not.
How large file downloads work
TrunkTransfer issues a fresh presigned download URL at the moment the client clicks Download, not when the page loads. Starter URLs are valid for 12 hours. A 15GB file on a 10Mbps connection takes over three hours to download. Tools that issue 15-minute download URLs break before that download completes. TrunkTransfer does not.
Branding
On Starter, your client lands on a page with your name, your studio branding, and your own domain in the browser bar. No TrunkTransfer branding visible at any point. If you charge professional rates, the delivery experience should match.
Who it is best for
Freelance videographers, commercial video teams, and boutique production companies delivering finished exports to brand clients, marketing teams, and agencies. Particularly strong for anyone who has had a client say the WeTransfer link expired or that they were asked to create an account.
2. MASV
Best for raw footage and rushes above 100GB: infrastructure-grade transfer speeds
MASV is a purpose-built large file transfer platform used by post-production houses, broadcasters, and video teams moving large volumes of camera originals. It is built for speed and reliability at scale.
Pricing
- Free: 15GB per month, refreshed automatically
- Pay-as-you-go: $0.25 per GB beyond the free allocation
- Subscription plans available for high-volume use
At 100GB, a single transfer costs $25 on pay-as-you-go. At 500GB per month, the cost is $125. Subscription plans reduce the per-GB rate.
Transfer limits
No hard cap per transfer. Files up to 15TB are supported. This makes MASV the only realistic choice when you are moving raw 6K or 8K footage, uncompressed camera masters, or full shooting days that run into hundreds of gigabytes.
Branding
MASV offers branded portals for receiving and delivering files. The branding is functional rather than polished. The client experience makes clear they are using a third-party transfer platform. For final client deliverables where presentation matters, this is a limitation.
Who it is best for
Video teams moving raw footage between shoots and post-production. Broadcasters receiving camera originals. Post houses accepting DI masters or graded files from directors. Any transfer where speed, reliability, and file size take priority over client presentation.
Not ideal for
Final deliveries to brand clients, marketing teams, or non-technical contacts where the download experience and the delivery page reflect on your studio. Use MASV for the infrastructure layer and TrunkTransfer for the final client handoff.
3. WeTransfer
Widely known, but limits and pricing have changed significantly since 2024
WeTransfer remains the most recognized file transfer tool among non-technical clients. Most brand contacts and marketing managers have used it and know how it works. That familiarity has value.
Pricing
- Free: 3GB per transfer, 10 transfers per month, 3-day link expiry
- Paid: from $23/mo after the Bending Spoons restructuring in 2024
Transfer limits
The free plan's 3GB limit and 10-transfer monthly cap are real constraints for active videographers. A single 4K export exceeds the transfer limit. Paid plans extend limits but the price increase from $12/mo to $23/mo following the acquisition has driven many videographers to look for alternatives.
Why videographers are leaving WeTransfer
The 2024 price increase was significant. WeTransfer Portals, the organized delivery workspace feature many studios used for client projects, was shut down in December 2025. In July 2025, WeTransfer introduced an AI training clause for uploaded files, then reversed it after public backlash. For videographers delivering unreleased brand campaigns and commercial footage, that incident raised questions that have not fully gone away.
On mobile, WeTransfer now prompts account creation when clients click download links. Marketing managers receiving a link on their phone encounter this wall. They email you. You re-upload. That cycle is avoidable.
Who it is best for
One-off sends to colleagues or collaborators where the file is under 3GB and the delivery experience does not need to reflect your brand. Not recommended for regular client delivery workflows.
4. Smash
Generous free tier, but custom domain is locked behind Enterprise
Smash is a French file transfer service with a notably generous free tier and fast uploads. For videographers who want basic delivery branding without a large monthly cost, it is worth considering.
Pricing
- Free: 2GB transfer limit, 7-day availability
- Pro: $10/mo, 250GB per transfer, 30-day availability, logo and background customisation
- Enterprise: custom pricing, includes CNAME custom domain
Transfer limits
The Pro plan handles 250GB per transfer, which covers most finished video deliverables. Free transfers above 2GB are placed in a processing queue, which can delay larger file sends.
Branding
The Pro plan lets you add your logo and a custom background to the download page. The Smash name and fromsmash.com URL remain visible to your client. A custom domain where your studio's URL replaces fromsmash.com entirely is only available on the Enterprise plan at custom pricing. If the URL matters to your brand, this is a real limitation at the standard plan price.
Who it is best for
Videographers who want a step up from WeTransfer's branding without the custom domain requirement. Good for freelancers who deliver finished exports regularly and want the download page to look more considered.
5. Filemail
High file size limits and a custom domain option on Business. Less polished than purpose-built tools.
Filemail is a Norwegian file transfer service that has been around since 2007. Its main strengths are generous file size limits even on lower-tier plans and an optional custom domain on Business. It appears regularly in search results when videographers look for tools that handle very large files.
Pricing
- Free: 5GB per transfer, 7-day link, Filemail branding, download limit of 10 times
- Personal: from $15/mo, 30GB per file, 30-day link, 20 downloads per transfer
- Business: from $29/mo, unlimited file size, custom domain, white-label branding, unlimited downloads
Transfer limits
The free plan's 5GB limit is slightly more generous than WeTransfer's 3GB, but still falls short for most 4K deliverables. The Business plan removes the size cap entirely and supports transfers up to 5TB. For videographers delivering very large files but not at MASV scale, this is a practical middle option.
Branding
The Business plan includes white-label branding and a custom domain, which is more than most mid-tier competitors offer. The Personal plan shows Filemail branding throughout. The interface is functional but dated compared to more modern tools. The client experience on free and Personal plans makes it clear the videographer is using a third-party service.
Who it is best for
Videographers who need to send files larger than Smash or WeTransfer's standard plan limits but are not ready to pay MASV's per-GB pricing. The Business plan's custom domain and white-label options make it viable for studios that need branding control without the polish of TrunkTransfer.
Not ideal for
Videographers on free or Personal plans where branding control is limited. The interface and client experience on lower tiers feel dated relative to the alternatives in this list.
6. Dropbox Transfer
Useful if you already pay for Dropbox. Not worth it as a standalone tool.
Dropbox Transfer creates a clean delivery link from files in your Dropbox storage. It is a meaningful improvement over sharing a folder link, and it includes a view counter so you know when the client accessed the files.
Pricing
Included in Dropbox plans. The Professional plan at approximately $15/mo includes 100GB transfer capability and basic branding. Transfer is not available as a standalone purchase outside of Dropbox.
Transfer limits
100GB on Professional. For most finished video deliverables this is adequate, but it does not cover large multi-camera deliveries or ProRes masters above that threshold.
Branding
You can add a logo and background to the transfer page. The Dropbox interface and branding remain prominent. Custom domains are not available.
Who it is best for
Videographers already paying for Dropbox Professional who want to send cleaner delivery links than a standard shared folder. If Dropbox is already your storage layer, using Transfer instead of a folder share is a worthwhile upgrade.
Not ideal for
Videographers not already in the Dropbox ecosystem. Paying for Dropbox primarily to access Transfer is expensive when purpose-built tools offer more control at lower cost.
7. Hightail
Established tool with review features. Better suited to design workflows than video delivery.
Hightail (formerly YouSendIt) has existed for over two decades and is one of the most recognized names in professional file transfer. It has review and preview features that some video professionals have used, but the product's focus has shifted toward creative review workflows rather than clean client file delivery.
Pricing
- Pro: $12/user/mo, basic file sharing
- Teams: $24/user/mo · Business: $36/user/mo, larger storage, team features, branding, all billed annually
- Business+: custom pricing, includes custom URL
Transfer limits
Hightail measures limits by storage rather than per-transfer size, which makes capacity harder to predict across active projects. For videographers delivering large exports regularly, the storage model is less intuitive than per-transfer limits.
Branding
Logo and brand color customisation is available on Business plans. A custom URL (not a full custom domain) is available at Business+ pricing. The Hightail interface remains prominent in the client experience regardless of plan.
Review features
Hightail includes preview and comment features for images and some video formats. These are oriented toward creative review rather than final download delivery. For videographers who need a combined review and delivery tool in a single platform, Hightail covers some of this ground, though the interface is dated compared to Frame.io for review or TrunkTransfer for delivery.
Who it is best for
Videographers or agencies already using Hightail who have not found a reason to switch. Not recommended as a new adoption in 2026 when purpose-built tools offer more branding control, a cleaner client experience, and lower pricing.
8. Google Drive
Not a delivery tool. Listed because it is what many videographers default to.
Google Drive is cloud storage that doubles as file sharing. It handles files of any size, never expires, and is free up to 15GB. These are real advantages. The delivery experience it creates for clients is not.
Pricing
Free up to 15GB. Google One plans from $1.99/mo.
The client experience problem
A client at a brand or agency on Microsoft 365 clicks your Google Drive link on their phone. They get a sign-in prompt. They do not have a Google account handy. They email you. This is not a theoretical scenario. It happens regularly.
There is no delivery confirmation. You cannot see whether the client has downloaded the files. If files go missing, you have no record of when they were accessed.
There is no branding. The client lands on a Google Drive page. That is whose brand is on your final deliverable.
Who it is best for
Sharing work-in-progress files with collaborators inside the same Google Workspace. Internal sharing where everyone has a Google account and the experience does not need to reflect your studio.
Not ideal for
Client delivery at project completion, particularly for brand clients and marketing teams outside the Google ecosystem.
How to choose
For final client deliveries: TrunkTransfer. 200GB per transfer, 30-day links, branded download page with your name, download notification when the client picks up the file, and no client account required. Starter is $9/mo.
For raw footage and large camera originals above 100GB: MASV. Accept the per-GB pricing and use it for the infrastructure layer. Use TrunkTransfer for the final branded handoff to the client.
For very large files without per-GB pricing: Filemail Business. Unlimited file size on a flat monthly fee, with custom domain on Business. Useful if MASV's pricing model does not fit your volume.
If you are already paying for Dropbox: Use Dropbox Transfer on Professional rather than paying for a separate tool. The branding is limited but better than a folder share.
If you need review and delivery in one platform: Hightail covers both in a single tool, though neither the review nor the delivery experience is best-in-class. Frame.io for review and TrunkTransfer for delivery is a stronger combination.
For occasional sends under 2GB where branding does not matter: WeTransfer free or Smash free. Fast, no setup required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best file delivery tool for videographers?
TrunkTransfer for final client deliveries: 200GB per transfer, branded download page, 30-day link, download notification when the client accesses the file. MASV for raw footage movement above 100GB where speed and file size take priority over presentation. The two tools solve different problems in a videographer's workflow.
How do I send a 10GB video file to a client?
Upload to TrunkTransfer (Starter covers up to 200GB), copy the delivery link, and send it to the client. They click the link, see a download page with your studio name, and download the file directly. No account required on either end. The download URL is valid for 4-12 hours from the moment the client clicks, which covers large file downloads on slow connections.
Will my client need to create an account to download?
Not with TrunkTransfer. Your client clicks the link and downloads. No account, no email verification, no app to install. WeTransfer now prompts account creation on mobile for some link types, which is why many videographers are switching.
Does file size affect how long the download takes?
Yes, and most tools do not account for this. A 15GB file on a 10Mbps connection takes over three hours to download. Tools that issue 15-minute download URLs will expire before that download completes, giving the client a 403 error. TrunkTransfer generates a fresh URL at the moment the client clicks Download, not when the page loads, so the full expiry window is available from that point.
What file formats can I deliver?
Any format. TrunkTransfer delivers whatever you upload: MP4, MOV, ProRes (any flavor), MXF, R3D, BRAW, ZIP packages, and anything else. The tool does not inspect or transcode files.
How do I know when my client has downloaded the files?
On TrunkTransfer Starter, you receive an email notification the moment your client clicks Download. WeTransfer includes download notifications on paid plans. MASV includes download tracking. Google Drive does not track downloads.
