How do I transfer a ZIP file that email will not accept?
Upload the archive to FileFlap and share a download link in your message. Check the current service limits before uploading.
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Transfer ZIP Files Online
Simple. Direct. Online.
To transfer ZIP files online, create or locate the archive, test that it opens, and upload it to FileFlap. Share the download link so the recipient can save the ZIP file and extract its contents on their device.
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
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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
Transfer ZIP Files Online — step by step
01
Create the archive
Select the files and folders you want to share and create a ZIP using your device’s archive tool. Exclude unrelated or temporary files.
02
Test extraction
Extract the ZIP into a separate folder. Check that the expected files are present and that a sample of them opens correctly.
03
Upload the ZIP file
Upload the completed archive to FileFlap. Check its size against the plan’s file limit before starting a large transfer.
04
Transfer download instructions
Share the link and explain that the recipient should download and then extract the archive. Include any application requirements for the files inside.
Before you start
What to know before you transfer
A ZIP archive keeps related files and folders together in one downloadable file. This helps when the order and folder structure matter, such as a project with several assets. Packaging into a ZIP is useful even when it does not substantially reduce the total size of the files.
Checklist
Prepare your files
| Item | What to send | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP archive | A complete archive containing the intended files | Confirm that archive creation has finished. |
| Folder structure | Meaningful folders inside the archive | Avoid unnecessary layers of nested folders. |
| README | Instructions stored with the files | Explain what to open first. |
| Storage allowance | Space for the download and extracted files | Tell the recipient when the extracted package is large. |
Common mistake
Expecting every ZIP to become much smaller
Some files are already compressed. Use ZIP primarily to keep related files together when that is useful, and check the actual archive size rather than assuming a particular reduction.
Example file organization
project.zip contains/ project/readme.txt project/documents/brief.pdf project/assets/image.jpg
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
Will ZIP change the documents inside?
Creating and extracting a ZIP is intended to preserve the contained files. Test your archive before delivery, especially when it contains a large or complex project.
Why does the recipient need extra storage?
They may need room for both the downloaded archive and the extracted contents. Ask them to check free space before downloading a large package.