How to send large video files securely
Share long videos and large files securely with Proton Drive, without compression, file size limits, or giving up ownership of your work.
How to send a long video in three easy steps
Whether you’re sending vacation memories, client previews, or a full-length film, here’s how to share large video files with Proton Drive in a few minutes.
Sign up for Proton Drive and get started with 5 GB of free, secure cloud storage.
Upload a video file to your Proton Drive account, compression-free.
Choose how you want to share*, set permissions, and send your video.
*You can send large video files with Proton Drive in two ways:
Public link: Create a link anyone can open, even if they don’t have a Proton account.
Email invite: Invite people by email so only they can access the file. You can invite anyone even if they don’t use Proton yet — they’ll be asked to create a free account after accepting the invite.
Not sure which sharing option to choose? Use a public link to share files broadly without restrictions, and an email invite if you want tighter control over who can open your files.
Why use Proton Drive to share large video files
Most methods of video sharing come with trade-offs to quality or security. Proton Drive makes the entire process fast, safe, and simple.
Securely store, share, and access files
Proton Drive is fully end-to-end encrypted, so only you and your recipients can access your video files — not Proton, not advertisers, not AI models. Shareable links are also end-to-end encrypted, so you can send files without worrying about interception or unwanted access.
Control how you share videos
Share large video files with an email invite or shareable public link and choose who can view or edit. You can also monitor file activity, add a password for extra peace of mind, and set expiration dates so access ends exactly when you choose.
Preserve full video quality
Upload videos to Proton Drive exactly as they’re meant to be seen. No trimming, conversions, compression, or splitting into multiple files — your recipients can download or stream your work in its original quality.
Protect your files from AI training
Your uploaded videos stay private and fully encrypted. Proton never scans, mines, or uses your video files to train AI models.
Decide when your shared links expire
Many file-sharing tools automatically deactivate links after a short window or limit how often recipients can download your file. With Proton Drive, shared files stay available until you decide otherwise — and you can still set expiration dates when you need a link to end.
Maintain full ownership of your files
Uploading and sharing videos with Proton Drive never transfers ownership or gives Proton rights to use your footage. You retain full ownership and control over every file, whether it’s client work or personal projects.
Proton Drive is your all-in-one video-sharing solution
Access your videos from any device
With easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, you can manage and share large video files on Proton Drive from anywhere and on any device.
Stay in sync wherever you go
Access and view the most up-to-date version of your files on any device, whether you’re at home, working remotely, or in the studio.
Share securely within and outside your team
Create secure public links to send long video files to clients, collaborators, or friends — even if they don’t use Proton.
Meet data protection requirements with ease
Proton Drive is ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II verified, and fully compliant with data protection standards such as GDPR and HIPAA.
Frequently asked questions about how to share large video files
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- What’s the maximum video file size I can share with Proton Drive?