WeTransfer Size Limit — What It Is and How to Bypass It
WeTransfer's free plan: 3GB per transfer, 10 transfers per month, 3-day link expiry, account required. It used to be unlimited. Here's the timeline of how it changed and what to use when you hit the wall.
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Current WeTransfer Free Limits
As of 2026, WeTransfer's free tier has these restrictions:
Per transfer limit
Monthly transfer cap
Download link expiry
Pro plan price
WeTransfer Free vs Perkoon Free
| Feature | WeTransfer Free | Perkoon P2P |
|---|---|---|
| Size limit | 3 GB per transfer | No limit |
| Monthly cap | 10 transfers (3GB total) | Unlimited |
| Link expiry | 3 days | N/A — instant transfer |
| Account | Required | Not needed |
| How it works | Upload to cloud → share link | Direct P2P stream |
| Price to remove limits | $14.99/month | Already unlimited and free |
How to Send Files Without WeTransfer's Limits
The Current Limits (2026)
Free: 3GB per transfer, 10 transfers/month, 3-day link expiry, account required. Pro ($14.99/mo): 200GB per transfer, unlimited transfers. Premium ($23/mo): unlimited everything.
Why the Limits Exist
Cloud storage costs money per GB. WeTransfer's free tier used to be a growth engine — now it's a cost center. Under Bending Spoons, the free tier exists to frustrate you into paying.
The 3GB Wall
Video files, project archives, photo sets, design files — anything real exceeds 3GB. The limit isn't about abuse prevention. It's about revenue. Files over 3GB require Pro at $14.99/month.
P2P Skips the Server
No server = no server-imposed size limit. P2P transfers go directly between devices. Your internet speed is the only constraint — not an arbitrary cap designed to make you pay.
How to Switch
Go to Perkoon
Visit perkoon.com/create — no account needed.
Add Files
Drop any files — no 3GB limit to worry about.
Share Code
Give the session code to your recipient.
Transfer
Files go directly to them via P2P. Done.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did WeTransfer add these limits?
The aggressive restrictions came after Bending Spoons acquired WeTransfer in July 2024. By December 2024: 10 transfers/month cap, 3-day link expiry, mandatory accounts. The free plan used to offer unlimited transfers with 2GB files and 7-day expiry.
Can I get around the 3GB limit without paying?
You can split files into smaller chunks (annoying), use a different cloud service, or skip the cloud entirely with P2P transfer. P2P has no server-side limit because files never touch a server.
Is $14.99/month worth it for WeTransfer Pro?
Depends on usage. If you send large files weekly and recipients are often offline, maybe. If you can coordinate timing with recipients, P2P transfer is free and unlimited. Save the $180/year.
Will the limits get worse?
Bending Spoons' track record suggests yes. They've progressively restricted every product they've acquired. The free tier is designed to be just functional enough to keep the brand alive while pushing conversions.
Transfer Files Without the 3GB Wall
No size limit. No monthly cap. No waiting for a link.
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