Can I transfer a folder without transferring each file separately?
Yes. Package the folder as a ZIP archive and upload that file. The recipient can extract the folder after downloading.
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Transfer Folders Online
Simple. Direct. Online.
To transfer a folder online while keeping its structure together, create a ZIP archive of the folder, upload the ZIP to FileFlap, and share the download link. The recipient can download and extract it to access the files and subfolders.
Simple delivery
Just a Link
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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.
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100GB
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1TB
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2TB
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4TB
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How it works
Transfer Folders Online — step by step
01
Clean up the folder
Check the contents and remove files that do not belong to the delivery. Keep your working copy separately rather than reorganizing the only copy.
02
Create a ZIP archive
Package the main folder using an archive tool. Preserve its internal structure when other files depend on those paths.
03
Check the packaged copy
Extract it to a new location and inspect the result. Open a representative file to catch missing dependencies.
04
Upload and share
Upload the ZIP to FileFlap, copy the link, and explain which folder or document the recipient should open after extraction.
Before you start
What to know before you transfer
Folders often contain relationships that are lost when individual files are sent separately. A website export, a design project, or a set of dated records may depend on consistent paths and names. An archive provides a straightforward way to deliver the folder as a defined snapshot.
Checklist
Prepare your files
| Item | What to send | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Main folder | One clearly named folder for the delivery | Use a project name and version. |
| Subfolders | The structure required by the recipient | Keep expected paths intact. |
| Contents | All required documents and supporting assets | Exclude temporary files and unrelated material. |
| Archive | A ZIP created from the complete folder | Test extraction before uploading. |
Common mistake
Flattening a folder that depends on relative paths
Moving every file into one level can break references or cause filename collisions. Keep the required subfolders and test the delivered copy instead of relying on the original working location.
Example file organization
project-folder.zip contains/ project-folder/README.txt project-folder/documents/brief.pdf project-folder/images/header.png
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
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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
Will the recipient get the same subfolders?
A correctly created archive includes its internal folder paths. Verify this by extracting a test copy before you share it.
Does transferring a folder keep it synchronized?
No. A transfer delivers the snapshot you uploaded. If you change your local folder later, transfer a new version or use a separate synchronization workflow.