How can I send a large AI file?
Upload the saved AI file and any required assets to FileFlap, then share the download link instead of attaching the source to an email.
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Send Illustrator Files Online
Simple. Direct. Online.
To send Illustrator files online, save the AI document, gather its required linked artwork, and upload the delivery package to FileFlap. Share the link with a PDF or image preview and explain any font or editing requirements.
Simple delivery
Just a Link
One Click Download
Client clicks the link. File downloads. No apps, no accounts, no confusion.
Professional control
Password · Expiry · Analytics
Lock transfers with a password, set auto-expiry dates, and track when your client downloaded — all included.
Plans
Free to start. Scale when you need to.
Start free up to 10GB — no account required. When you need more, choose a paid tier on a 7-day or 30-day basis. No ongoing subscription.
10GB
Free
100GB
7 or 30 day
1TB
7 or 30 day
2TB
7 or 30 day
3TB
7 or 30 day
4TB
7 or 30 day
5TB
7 or 30 day
10GB — Free
No account required
100GB
7 or 30 day
1TB
7 or 30 day
2TB
7 or 30 day
3TB
7 or 30 day
4TB
7 or 30 day
5TB
7 or 30 day
How it works
Send Illustrator Files Online — step by step
01
Prepare the source document
Save a versioned copy and remove unrelated drafts from the delivery set. Identify which artboards the recipient should use.
02
Gather supporting files
Check linked artwork and the recipient’s font needs. Include distributable dependencies or explain how to obtain them.
03
Check the package
Open the delivery copy and verify its appearance. Export a reference preview before uploading the files to FileFlap.
04
Share the link and purpose
State whether the recipient should edit, review, or produce the artwork. Include any required export or return format.
Before you start
What to know before you transfer
An Illustrator design may depend on images and fonts available only on the sender’s computer. The transfer should include the resources the recipient is entitled to receive, plus clear notes for anything they need to obtain separately. A preview makes it easier to check that the source opens with the intended appearance.
Checklist
Prepare your files
| Item | What to send | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| AI source | The agreed editable document | Identify the revision and relevant artboards. |
| Linked artwork | Images or other assets referenced by the design | Check for missing links. |
| Preview | A PDF or image showing the intended appearance | Use the same revision as the AI file. |
| Font notes | Required typefaces and access instructions | Do not assume font files may be redistributed. |
Common mistake
Changing the only editable copy to simplify delivery
Operations performed for production may limit later editing. Keep an untouched working copy and agree on the recipient’s needs before changing the delivery document.
Example file organization
vector-artwork-delivery/ source/artwork-v04.ai links/product-photo.tif preview/artwork-v04.pdf font-notes.txt
Why FileFlap?
- →No client account — removes all friction from your delivery.
- →Up to 1TB per file, 5TB per collection.
- →Password protection for sensitive client deliverables.
- →Download analytics — know when they received it.
- →Paid tiers from 100GB to 5TB on 7-day or 30-day plans.
- →Compare: WeTransfer, Smash, MASV, TransferNow, pCloud
Ready to share your files?
Free up to 10GB. Paid tiers from 100GB to 5TB on 7-day or 30-day plans. No account needed on your end or theirs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Should I include a PDF with the Illustrator file?
A PDF preview can help the recipient review the appearance. Label it as a reference unless it is also the agreed production deliverable.
Do I need to send linked images too?
Include external artwork required by the document when you are permitted to share it. Test the delivery copy so the recipient is not left with missing references.