Sending large files over the web is tricky. Upload speeds on many connections are terrible, and hosting services don't always have the capacity or support to transfer larger files. That brings us to the doorstep of Wormhole. By adopting the streaming concept, its users can start sending large files quickly and securely almost immediately, while the system works in the background.
We've previously explored options for transferring large files over the internet. Our picks back then were pCloud Transfer and WebWormHole, with very different but very robust technologies. However, it would be a serious mistake on our part to limit the offering. Some online services can run into technical problems, be incompatible with certain devices, or worse, disappear overnight.
That's exactly what happened with Firefox Send. Mozilla gave it the thumbs down in September 2020, and many users who relied on it never found an ideal replacement. One of those users is Feross Aboukhadijeh, the mastermind behind projects like WebTorrent and StandardJS. Feross joined forces with John Hiesey from the stream-http project, and together they shaped Wormhole, a dynamic service for sending large files quickly and securely.
How to send large files with Wormhole
Actually, it's enough to drag the file onto the Wormhole page and share the link or QR code with the person who will receive it. No accounts, no passwords, no dependencies. Wormhole places a strong emphasis on security, and its creators don't hesitate to compare it with other services. For example, WeTransfer and Dropbox don't use end-to-end encryption, ask for personal data, and share details with third parties.
In contrast, Wormhole stores files on its servers for a period of 24 hours, maintaining end-to-end encryption. When conditions allow, Wormhole performs peer-to-peer transfers, an even faster and more secure option. Another great advantage of Wormhole is streaming: In conventional services, the file is not available until its remote upload finishes. Wormhole doesn't work that way; instead, it enables the link to be shared two seconds after its creation.
The rest will depend on the size of each file and how good the connections are. The 'ceiling' for Wormhole is ten gigabytes, but it's reasonable to assume that a file that size will take several hours to transfer (unless we have access to gigabit and/or symmetrical connections). Besides that, Wormhole works very well. Try it!
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