Quick summary: Send large PDFs with WeTransfer by uploading your document at wetransfer.com and sharing via email or transfer link. WeTransfer is perfect for sharing portfolios, technical manuals, or high-resolution print files.
Why WeTransfer for Large PDF Files?
PDF files with embedded images, forms, or multimedia content can become too large for email attachments. Architecture portfolios, technical documentation, annual reports, and print-ready files often exceed 100MB or even several GBs.
WeTransfer makes it simple to send large PDFs without compression or quality loss. Your recipient downloads the exact file you uploaded, maintaining all formatting, hyperlinks, and embedded content.
Step-by-Step: How to Send Your PDF
Here's how to share large PDF files using WeTransfer:
1. Visit WeTransfer.com
Open your browser and go to wetransfer.com.
2. Select Your Delivery Method
Choose:
- Email: Send directly via email to your recipients
- Link: Generate a shareable transfer link for posting in emails, messages, or collaboration platforms
3. Upload Your PDF File
Click Add your files and select your PDF. WeTransfer accepts any PDF size, whether it's a single document or multiple PDFs in one transfer.
4. Add Multiple PDFs if Needed
Sending several related documents? Add them all to the same transfer to keep everything together.
5. Include Context
Add a message explaining what the PDF contains, especially useful for client deliverables or document reviews.
6. Transfer and Share
Click Transfer to upload. Your PDF is sent immediately once the upload completes.
If you are sending print production files, extensive documentation libraries, or large batches of PDFs, consider trying WeTransfer Ultimate. With Ultimate, you can also make your transfers available for up to a year.
Tips for Sending Large PDFs Successfully
Include both print and screen versions. If sending a print-ready PDF, consider also including a compressed "review" version optimized for screen viewing. This makes it easier for clients to preview on mobile devices.
Name your file descriptively. Use clear names like "CompanyName_Brochure_PrintReady_Oct2025.pdf" so recipients immediately understand the content and version.
Use password protection for sensitive documents. Essential for confidential reports, legal documents, or financial statements.
Include viewing instructions. If your PDF has interactive elements, forms, or special viewing requirements, mention this in your message so recipients know they may need Adobe Acrobat rather than a basic PDF viewer.
Different PDF Use Cases
WeTransfer handles various PDF transfer scenarios:
Architecture and design portfolios: High-resolution image-heavy PDFs showing your work. These often exceed 100-500MB. WeTransfer maintains full image quality.
Print production files: Press-ready PDFs with embedded fonts, bleed marks, and high-resolution images. WeTransfer doesn't modify or compress print files, ensuring they arrive press-ready.
Technical documentation: Manuals, specifications, and guides with hundreds of pages. These remain fully searchable and formatted after transfer.
Forms and contracts: Interactive PDFs with fillable fields. All form functionality is preserved through WeTransfer.
Security for Document Transfers
All PDFs uploaded to WeTransfer are encrypted during transfer using TLS encryption. Your documents are stored securely and automatically deleted after the expiry period.
Your content is always your content - we don’t use machine learning or any form of AI to process content shared via WeTransfer.
For sensitive documents, use password protection to add an extra security layer. This may be particularly important for:
- Financial reports and statements
- Legal contracts and agreements
- Confidential business proposals
- Medical or personal records
- Unpublished research or manuscripts
Now you're ready to share your PDF files quickly and securely with WeTransfer.