Share Large Files Without Cloud

Send big files directly between devices – no cloud upload, no waiting, no storage limits.

The File Size Problem

Trying to send a large video, project folder, or high-resolution photos? You've probably hit these frustrating limits:

Email Attachments

Most email providers block large attachments

Limit: 25 MB

WhatsApp / Messenger

Messaging apps compress files or block them

Limit: 100 MB (compressed)

Cloud Storage

Free storage fills up quickly

Limit: 2-15 GB free

The Solution: Direct P2P Transfer

InstDrop transfers files directly between devices without going through any cloud servers. Your files never leave your network.

No Cloud Upload

Files go directly to recipient

Faster Transfer

No upload/download – just direct transfer

Private & Secure

End-to-end encrypted, no server storage

InstDrop File Size Limits

InstDrop supports large file transfers directly between devices:

Single File

Up to 4 GB

Per individual file

Folder Transfer

Up to 8 GB

Multiple files in one transfer

How to Share Large Files

1

Open InstDrop on sender's device

Open your web browser and go to:

instdrop.cz
2

Create a Connection

Click 'Create Connection' to get a QR code and shareable link.

3

Connect the receiving device

Have the recipient scan the QR code or open the link on their device.

4

Select your large files

Choose the files or folders you want to send. For multiple files, use the folder transfer option.

5

Transfer complete

Files transfer directly to the recipient's device. They can download immediately.

How It Works

Sender

Select large files

QR Code

Scan & Connect

Receiver

Download files

Tips for Large File Transfers

Use 5GHz WiFi for faster speeds on large files
Stay on the same local network for maximum speed
Keep devices plugged in during large transfers
Close other bandwidth-heavy apps during transfer
Use folder transfer for multiple related files

Privacy Benefits

Files never uploaded to any server

No third-party can access your data

End-to-end encryption (WebRTC)

No account or registration needed

Ready to Share Large Files?

Start sending big files without cloud storage – it's free and instant.

Try InstDrop

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