So, today we will see with you how to transfer a large file over the Internet. In fact, there are several ways. All of them are good in their own way. Some, however, depend on the characteristics of your connection and the recipient. However, this is not a hindrance for us. We will try to cover all the ways that you can take into account.
Via Skype
Well, if you are thinking about how to transfer a large file over the Internet, then you can use the relatively convenient and fast method. For example, if your friend is online, and your World Wide Web speeds are pretty fast, then you can try to transfer via Skype.
To do this, just drag the desired object into the field where you are writing the message, and then wait for the answer of your interlocutor. He will accept the request and the dispatch will begin. True, this method is not particularly popular. Different types of files are transferred a different amount of time. If you are going to transfer about 10-15 GB, or even more, then you can leave this option for the development of events and not even think about it.
If you are thinking about how to send a large file to your interlocutor (for example, a photo or video), you can still try this method. When it comes to toys or something else - it is better to refrain from it. Instead, we will offer you a couple more ways.
Archiving
Well, now it’s worth considering with you such an option as archiving. It can help tell you how to transfer a large file over the Internet. Moreover, you can put several documents into one archive. This will allow the transfer of several objects at once.
The thing is that archiving is able to compress the size of the transmitted documents. After that, you can, for example, download the received file into an email and send it to a friend. True, here we are talking about medium-sized documents. That is, the game is useless to pump.
Just select the files you need, and then click the right mouse button. Click on "Add to Archive", and then specify the desired name of the total, as well as its location. So you can combine different types of files in one object. After the process is completed, upload the resulting archive to Skype or email. That's all. True, the above methods are somewhat similar. Let's see more effective options.
File sharing
Well, now let's see a more interesting way with you. Moreover, it is one of the most popular. If you are thinking about how to transfer a large file over the Internet, then you can try using a variety of file sharing.
In order for the user to have such an opportunity, he needs to register on a special site of the "exchanger". The most popular now: “DepositFiles”, “Mega”, “Rapidshara”, “Lightbit”, “Turbobit”. Once you have decided exactly where to go, just go through a small registration. You will receive an account in which it will be possible to upload documents to the World Wide Web. You only need to download a large file and get a link to access it. Then you send the address to a friend, and he downloads the document.
It’s best to use data archiving before uploading. This will help speed up the process of loading the final document and a little shrink it. Sometimes this approach can save 1-2 GB.
True, this method has several disadvantages. The first is a bunch of ads when downloading a document. Unfortunately, you can’t get away from her. The second minus is the friend’s low file download speed when choosing a free method. So let's see what else can be done.
Cloud
Another rather interesting way is to use the so-called cloud services to transmit information. For example, you can use Google. Files from there, as noted by users, are downloaded pretty quickly. Nevertheless, you can use Yandex.Disk as a "training place". It is with him that we will work now.
If you are thinking about how to send a large file to your friend, then you can completely use this service. To do this, you will have to register an account, and then "fill in" the object we need there. As a rule, there are also small restrictions. For example, free download of large files not exceeding 10 GB is available. This is enough for a small toy. In addition, you will not be able to store many documents. Each cloud has its own limits on the total volume. In principle, for paid services, you can increase the limit to 1 TB.
When you upload a document, you will receive a special link. On it, your friends and acquaintances will be able to download the file. Just give the download address. Nothing complicated. But how fast the transfer of the comrade to the computer will depend on his Internet. However, this is not all ways. Let's see how to quickly transfer a file over the Internet without clouds.
Special programs
Now progress has reached the point that each user has the opportunity to use a variety of services for their own purposes. If you are thinking about how to transfer a large file over the Internet (up to 5 GB inclusive), then you can use an interesting utility. It is called "File Dropped."
This service is something like our usual "Rapidshara". Only working here is several times easier. Moreover, you will not have to register. First, go to the main page of the site. A window will appear in front of you, in which you will be informed that sending large files (up to 5 GB) is carried out literally in 2 steps. The first is downloading the document to the server, the second is getting the final link for you and your comrades.
Click "Upload." Now find the required document and download it. When the process is completed, in a special window you will receive the address where you can find your file. Then you can copy it and transfer it to friends. They will figure out how to get a document. However, it is not always so simple. Yes, and a constant exchange of links is not all right. Thus, one has to think what else can be done.
Torrent
So we got to you, perhaps, to the most popular and common method that will allow us to quickly transfer and receive large files. This is nothing more than a torrent. The thing is that we will pay special attention to this option. We will analyze in detail how and what to do in order to get maximum efficiency.
In general, now this particular method is used everywhere for the transfer of huge and weighty documents. Professional programs and the latest in computer games are especially popular here. Download speed increases with the number of users downloading the file. That is, you may not even have time to blink your eyes, as the document will already be in the operating system. Very convenient and easy.
In order for you to be able to work with torrents, you will need a special program. There are several such applications on the World Wide Web. We will test in action "Utorrent". Thus, we will begin our work.
Preliminary work
Well, now we will prepare our file for sending and, in fact, for receiving. First of all, we will need to download and install a torrent program. As we have already said, we will consider Utorrent with you. We “get” it from the World Wide Web and put it on our computer. Now just start the application.
You will find yourself in a program where right now there is nothing special in its right part. It is there that the documents that we “uploaded” and downloaded will be displayed. Let's start working with you as soon as possible. Click on “file” and then “create new torrent”. You will see the object selection menu. Here you can either add a specific document or folder. There are separate buttons for this venture.
Next, when you find the file you want, just click on "Create and save to ...". A window will open in front of you, where you just click “yes”, and then choose the place where the so-called torrent file will fit (we will learn how to work with it later). After you complete this task, you can proceed to the next step.
Making it work
Now we will see how to transfer a large file over the Internet using the torrent we just created. Start the UTORENT client again. Click on "File" and then click on "Add New Torrent". Next, a familiar window will appear in which we will have to find the previously created document. Have you found? Then select it and click on "Open."
Look at the program window. A line with the name of your document will appear in its right part, as well as the inscription "It is distributed". This is a sign of correct action. Now right-click on the line and select "Force Run" in the list that opens. All you now need is to transfer the created small torrent file (which we just downloaded) to your friend. He will save it for himself, and then using the same torrent client will download it.
For the lazy
True, if you yourself downloaded the game or program using a torrent tracker, then most likely the most convenient and fastest option would be the following move: find the address from which the torrent was downloaded, and then transfer the link to a friend.
Ultimately, a friend will download this or that document faster than you could imagine, especially when it comes to a toy. Each download gives the rest a little speed to download. Due to this, users can not wait several days in front of the computer in anticipation of the result.