# Oversized Outgoing Transfers WeTransfer Web App Simplifies Sharing Large Files By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wetransfer-web-app References: [makeuseof](http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/wetransfer-transfer-large-files-over-the-internet/) & [wetransfer](https://www.wetransfer.com/) WeTransfer web app addresses a common roadblock that those of you who send large files certainly run into using your standard email client. The service allows users to [transfer and share large files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockbridge) (up to 2 GB) really easily. As an added bonus, there is [no need to register](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temp-mail1), so you can get started sharing your files immediately without needing to fill out your birthday, zip code and blood type. When you upload your document to the WeTransfer web app, the recipient receives an email with a link to a file that they can download. The file has an expiry date of two weeks after the initial upload. By using the [cloud to store huge files temporarily](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-storage-solutions), the WeTransfer web app has created a product that is certain to gain some niche popularity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplified File Sharing:** WeTransfer's cloud-based solution simplifies sharing large files without the need to register. - **Cloud-based Large File Transfer:** WeTransfer's cloud-based platform enables easy transfer of large files up to 2 GB. - **Temporary Cloud Storage:** WeTransfer's cloud-based solution allows for temporary storage of large files before their transfer. ### Where This Applies - **Cloud Storage:** WeTransfer's platform provides a disruptive innovation opportunity by offering easy, temporary cloud storage of large files for users. - **Online File Sharing:** WeTransfer's simple approach to file sharing provides a new option for users who need quick and easy transfer of large files. - **Email Clients:** WeTransfer's alternative to traditional email attachments could disrupt the market for email clients by allowing easy transfer of larger files. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large File Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-file.md) - [Digital File Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulltransfer.md) - [Instant File Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedy-share.md) - [Secure File Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transferrocket.md) - [Temporary File Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudsmoe.md) - [Serverless File Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filefling.md) - [Creative File Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-asset-sharing.md) - [Instant Text Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textshare-without-logins.md) - [Seamless Online Pasteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okshare.md)