What file types can I send?
Any file type can be transferred. A transfer service moves data without interpreting it, so video, RAW photos, design files, archives, datasets, and executables all travel the same way.
Why format does not matter
Unlike email, which inspects and often blocks certain attachments, a transfer service treats the file as a stream of bytes. The recipient downloads exactly what was uploaded.
That is why formats email refuses, such as executables and large archives, transfer without difficulty.
Commonly transferred formats
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Video | MP4, MOV, MXF, ProRes, R3D |
| Photo | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RAW, DNG, PSD |
| Audio | WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, session folders |
| Design and print | PDF, AI, INDD, packaged layouts |
| Technical | DWG, DXF, IFC, RVT, STEP |
| Data | CSV, JSON, SQL dumps, scientific datasets |
| Archives | ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR |
| Documents | DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF |
Preserving the original
- nothing is recompressed, unlike messaging applications
- metadata and colour profiles stay intact
- folder structure is preserved when uploading folders
- the downloaded file is byte-identical to the uploaded one
That matters for print, photography, audio mastering, and any workflow where the file will be processed further.
Practical advice
Package many small files into an archive to speed up the upload, and send large single files directly. Tell the recipient what software the material requires if the format is specialised.
FAQ
Are any file types blocked?
A transfer service moves data without interpreting it, so formats that email blocks, such as executables and large archives, transfer normally.
Will my file be compressed or altered?
No. The downloaded file is identical to the uploaded one, including metadata and colour profiles.
Can I send a folder rather than individual files?
Yes, and the folder structure is preserved for the recipient.
Summary
File type is not a constraint in online transfer: video, RAW, design, technical, and data formats all move as raw bytes and arrive unaltered. Size and upload time are the real limits, and archiving many small files makes uploads faster.