How to send a whole folder online
To send a folder online, upload it to a file transfer service that preserves the folder structure and share the generated link. Email cannot carry folders at all, and zipping them is only one of the options.
Sending a folder step by step
- Open the transfer service in your browser.
- Drag the whole folder into the upload area, or select it through the file picker.
- Wait for the upload to finish, keeping the browser tab open.
- Generate the download link or enter recipient email addresses.
- Share the link, and the recipient downloads the folder with its structure intact.
Folder versus zip archive
For a few large files, upload the folder directly. For hundreds of small files, zipping first is usually faster.
| Upload the folder | Zip it first | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure preserved | Yes | Yes, after extraction |
| Recipient effort | Download and use | Download, then extract |
| Partial download of one file | Possible | Not possible |
| Useful for many small files | Yes | Yes, often faster to upload |
| Risk of a corrupted archive | None | A damaged archive breaks everything |
When the folder is used repeatedly
If the same folder is delivered to the same people again and again, a shared folder is the better model: the recipients keep access, and updates appear without a new transfer.
On MyAirBridge, shared folders are available on paid plans, with read-only or read and write permissions.
Practical notes
- avoid special characters in file names, some systems handle them inconsistently
- check that the folder does not contain temporary or hidden system files
- for very large folders, a wired connection is more reliable than Wi-Fi
- MyAirBridge free transfers cover up to 20 GB, which is enough for most project folders
FAQ
Can I email a folder?
No. Email cannot carry folders. You either compress the folder into an archive or, more practically, upload it and send a download link.
Does the folder structure stay intact?
Yes. Uploading a folder to a transfer service preserves subfolders, and the recipient downloads it in the same structure.
Is it better to zip a folder before sending?
For many small files, yes, because it uploads faster. For a handful of large files, uploading the folder directly saves the recipient an extraction step.
Summary
Sending a folder online means uploading it to a transfer service and sharing the link, which preserves the structure and avoids the limits of email. Zip first when there are many small files, and use a shared folder when the same content is delivered repeatedly.