Guide
How long does it take to send a large file?
It depends on your upload speed, often far below your download speed. Work it out below.
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How long it takes
| Size | 5 Mbit/s up | 20 Mbit/s up | 100 Mbit/s up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB | 14 min | 3 min | 1 min |
| 2 GB | 57 min | 14 min | 3 min |
| 5 GB | 2 h 23 | 36 min | 7 min |
At a steady upload speed. If the connection drops, the upload resumes instead of starting over.
How to send bigger
An upload that resumes
On TransferThing, if the connection drops, the upload picks up where it stopped: nothing is lost.
Measure your upload speed
A speed test gives two figures: take the upload one, not the download one.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is uploading slower than downloading?
Most internet plans have an upload speed far below their download speed, and the upload one is what counts to send.
What is the difference between Mbit/s and MB/s?
A byte is 8 bits: 100 Mbit/s is about 12.5 MB/s.
How long does a 5 GB file take?
About 1 h 12 at 10 Mbit/s up, 14 min at 50 Mbit/s, 7 min at 100 Mbit/s, at a steady speed.
Can I close the page while it uploads?
On TransferThing, if you close the tab, the upload resumes when you open the page again and choose the same files. Keep it open for it to carry on.
Does the recipient wait as long?
They download with their download speed, usually much faster than an upload.
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