Tips, comparisons and news on sharing files
Tips, tutorials and news about sharing files online - Written in plain English.
Welcome to the ShareIt.onl blog - A growing library of plain-English guides on getting files from one place to another. We cover speeding up transfers, keeping shared files private, moving photos and videos between phones and computers, and the honest trade-offs between links, cloud drives and messaging apps. Every post is written for real people, not IT departments.
- Tips - Faster transfers, better organization, cleaner sharing.
- Tutorials - Step-by-step walkthroughs for phones, PCs and Macs.
- Security - How to keep shared files private and short-lived.
Latest articles
Fresh tips, tutorials and news on sharing files online.
How to Share Files Between iPhone and Android
Move files between iPhone and Android with a browser link and QR code, including when native nearby sharing is unavailable on either phone.
WeTransfer Free Limit in 2026: File Size and Account Rules
WeTransfer currently advertises free transfers up to 2 GB without an account. Here is what that means and how alternatives compare.
WeTransfer vs SwissTransfer vs Smash: Free Limits Compared
Compare WeTransfer's current 2 GB free offer, SwissTransfer's 50 GB transfers, and Smash's no-size-limit non-priority model.
How to Move Files From Mac to Android Without a Cable
Compare browser links, Quick Share, cloud storage and USB options for sending documents, photos and videos from macOS to Android.
How to Move Files From Windows PC to iPhone Without iTunes
Compare a browser and QR handoff with Apple Devices, iCloud Drive and USB so you can put the right files on an iPhone from Windows.
Best Alternatives to pCloud Transfer (2026)
pCloud Transfer sends 5 GB free with no account, but caps single files at 200 MB. Here is what to use when that per-file limit is the thing blocking you.
File Sharing Security: Best Practices
Simple, practical habits that keep your shared files safe, from HTTPS and passwords to expiring links and spotting red flags.
Using File Sharing for Business
How small businesses and freelancers can hand off files to clients and contractors securely, using expiring links, passwords, and simple workflows.
20 GB of Free Storage: Your Link Expires, Your Files Don't
We stopped deleting your files when a link runs out. Everyone now gets 20 GB of storage that stays put, a proper file manager, a rubbish bin, and links you can re-issue in one tap.
Best File Sharing Tools for Videographers
Video files are big, and most sharing tools quietly re-encode them. Here is what actually delivers a cut to a client at full quality, and what to avoid.
Secure File Transfer for Law Firms: What Actually Meets the Bar
Legal work has requirements most free transfer tools cannot meet. Here is how to tell which tier of tool a given file needs, and where the honest line sits.
File Sharing in 2026: What's New
A factual look at where file sharing is heading in 2026, from privacy-first design and expiring links to cross-platform, no-install tools.
10 Tips to Maximize Your File Sharing Speed
Ten practical, tested ways to speed up file transfers, from picking the right Wi-Fi to compressing files and sharing a link.
Organizing Your Files for Better Sharing
Naming conventions, folders, and zipping tricks that make your files easy to find, quick to send, and clear for whoever receives them.
Looking for step-by-step instructions rather than commentary? The file-sharing guides cover devices, large files, privacy and platforms - and what's free lays out every limit.