How Do I Share Large Files with Colleagues?

  1. Overview
  2. Printing and Document Sharing
  3. How Do I Share Large Files with Colleagues?

For Windows Users

  1. Use OneDrive:

    • Open File Explorer and navigate to the OneDrive folder.
    • Drag and drop the file into the OneDrive folder to upload it.
    • Right-click the file, select Share, and enter the email addresses of your colleagues.

  2. Compress the File:

    • Right-click the file, select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder, and email the zipped file.

  3. Use File-Sharing Tools:

    • Upload the file to a service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer and share the download link.

For Mac Users

  1. Use iCloud Drive:

    • Open Finder and navigate to the iCloud Drive folder.
    • Drag and drop the file into iCloud Drive to upload it.
    • Right-click the file, select Share, and send it via Mail, Messages, or a link.

  2. Compress the File:

    • Right-click the file, select Compress, and email the zipped file.

  3. Use File-Sharing Tools:

    • Upload the file to Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer and share the download link.
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