Every share on shareit.onl can hold up to 3 GB in total, and the limit is the same for everyone, signed in or not. The cap covers the whole batch, not each file. So you could send one 3 GB video, or a hundred smaller files that add up to 3 GB. Whichever way you split it, the combined size is what matters.
The tool is free and needs no account, and 3 GB is enough for a full-length HD video, a whole photo shoot, or years of documents in one link. Uploads stay quick, links stay reliable, and recipients never need an account either.
Good to know: The 3 GB cap covers the whole batch, not each file, so one big file or a hundred small ones draw from the same limit. Files are sent byte-for-byte, so the size on your device is the size that counts.
What counts toward the 3 GB limit
The limit is measured on the total size of everything in one share. Your files are delivered byte-for-byte, with no compression or conversion on our end, so the size you see on your device is the size that counts.
| Example share | Files | Total size | Fits? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full HD movie file | 1 | 2.5 GB | Yes |
| Wedding photo album | 100 | 900 MB | Yes |
| Mixed documents | 25 | 45 MB | Yes |
| Long 4K project export | 1 | 4.2 GB | No, compress or split it |
| Raw footage archive | 6 | 12 GB | No, split it |
If your batch tips past the limit, the upload won't complete. The fix is simple: trim the batch, shrink the files, or split the job across two shares before you send.
Why there's a size cap
A clear limit keeps a free tool honest and speedy. A few reasons it helps you:
- Fast uploads. Transfers that fit the cap finish quickly and fail rarely.
- Reliable links. Short links and QR codes stay dependable when shares are a sane size.
- Fair sharing. No single transfer hogs the pipe, so everyone's share loads fast.
Your files still arrive exactly as they left, since nothing is re-encoded along the way. The cap is about transfer size, never about quality.
How to send something bigger
Going over 3 GB doesn't mean you're stuck. Try one of these approaches.
Compress before you send
Zipping or compressing can shave a lot off, especially with documents, spreadsheets, and design files. A folder that reads 4 GB might drop under 3 GB once zipped. Our walkthrough on how to compress files before sharing shows the quickest way on any device.
Split into more than one share
If the batch still won't fit, break it into two or three separate shares. Send the first half, then the second. Each share gets its own link and QR code, so the person on the other end just opens them in order. For a fuller rundown, see our guide on how to send large files online.
Quick checklist before you upload
Run through this and your share should go through the first time:
Remember, expiry resets on every download. Each time someone grabs your files, the clock gets a fresh 24-hour keep-alive, so an active share won't vanish while people are still using it.
Related
Need to move a lot of data at once? Start with how to send large files online for the full playbook, then check how many files can I share at once to plan your batch. If you're mostly moving pictures, the share photos page walks through albums step by step. And when you're ready, the home page gets you sending in seconds. A quick heads-up: shareit.onl is a browser tool and is not affiliated with the SHAREit app.