How can I send a video that is too large for email?
Check the video file’s size, choose a Sendaway transfer allowance that covers it, and upload the actual file. Share the code after preparation finishes. The recipient downloads the file before expiry. Sendaway does not transcode it, and a successful download still needs a player compatible with the video codec.
Prepare a video, choose a size allowance and share its code
1
Select the file
Open Sendaway on the sending device and select the file or prepared bundle.
2
Create the pickup code
Choose the appropriate mode and wait for the transfer to be ready.
3
Receive and save
Open Sendaway on the other device, enter the code, and save the result.
Check gigabytes rather than video duration
A ten-minute clip can be much larger or smaller depending on its resolution, frame rate, bitrate and codec. Inspect the file size instead of choosing a transfer plan by duration. Free Cloud supports up to 500 MB, One-Time Send up to 10 GB and Mega Send up to 50 GB.
Adding a video to a ZIP normally provides little size saving because most video is already compressed. If the source exceeds the available allowance, use a separate editor to create an appropriately sized copy or choose another suitable delivery route. Sendaway is not a video-compression or editing tool.
Allow enough time for upload, saving and playback checks
Keep the sender’s tab open until Code ready appears, and use a stable connection with enough battery or power for a long upload. Cloud transfer time includes sending the file to temporary storage and downloading it to the receiving device. A live Local Transfer requires both browsers to remain open.
The recipient needs enough disk space and compatible playback software. MP4 and MOV are containers, not guarantees that every device supports the codec inside them. If playback fails, check codec support before assuming the transfer damaged the file. Compare checksums of the source and saved file when exact integrity matters; matching file size alone is not proof.
The recipient opens Sendaway in a browser and uses the transfer code.
Pick a suitable size allowance
Check the complete selected size against the free or paid transfer limit before starting.
Temporary by design
Cloud pickup expires within 24 hours. Local Transfer requires a live connection between both browsers.
Which transfer method fits this job?
Method
Best for
What to know
Sendaway
Delivering the selected video file
Temporary pickup and size allowance
Video platform
Streaming to an audience
May transcode and retain the upload
Cloud drive
Long-term access or collaboration
Storage permissions and account workflow
External drive
Very large offline delivery
Physical access and filesystem compatibility
Common problems and what to try
The phone pauses a long upload
Keep the browser active and the device powered until preparation finishes.
The recipient runs out of storage
Free space for the full download and any temporary files before retrying.
The video downloads but will not play
Check the codec with a compatible player or request a separate compatible export.
Limits and availability: Free Cloud transfers support up to 500 MB, with 3 free sends per day shared across Cloud and Local. Free Local supports up to 1 GB. Paid Cloud options support up to 10 GB or 50 GB. Cloud transfers expire within 24 hours; collect before expiry and check the saved file before deleting your own copy.
Questions before you transfer
Can I send a 4K video?
Yes if its actual file size fits the selected allowance and the recipient can play the format.
Can Sendaway make a video smaller?
No. Use a separate editor or encoder if you need a smaller version.
Can the recipient collect later?
Cloud pickup can happen before expiry; Local Transfer needs both devices online together.