File to link: turn any file into a shareable link
Upload a file and get a download link in seconds — a PDF, photo, video, ZIP or anything else. No sign-up needed for files up to 200 MB.
No account needed. Guest files expire — sign up free to keep them.
From file to link in three steps
Nothing to install and nothing to set up. The link opens a download page where anyone can get the original file.
Pick any file or drag it onto the box above — a document, a video, a ZIP, an APK.
When the upload finishes, you get a short link to the file's download page.
Paste it in a chat, an email, a video description or your website. People can download without an account.
Turn any file type into a link
Every format works the same way: people open the link in a browser and download the original file, untouched.
PDF to link
Share a PDF, ebook or contract as a link instead of an attachment, and add a password if it's private.
Image to link
Turn a photo, screenshot or design file into a link at full resolution, without chat-app compression.
Video to link
Share long or 4K videos as a link so they arrive in their original quality.
Audio to link
Share MP3s, WAVs, beats or podcast episodes as a download link.
Folder to link
Zip a folder and share many files with a single link.
APK to link
Send Android builds to testers with one link or a QR code.
What your link can do
With a free account you keep your files and control every link.
Password protection
Lock a link with a password so only the people you send it to can open it.
Download stats
See how many times each file was downloaded.
Sell the file
Put a price on a file. Buyers pay and download from the same link.
Share as a QR code
Paste the link into any QR code generator for posters, slides or a phone next to you.
Where to use your file link
A link is just text, so it fits anywhere text does — and it never hits an attachment limit.
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord
Chat apps compress or cap files. A link sends the original file, whatever its size.
Skip the 25 MB attachment limit in Gmail and Outlook: paste the link into the email instead.
YouTube and social media
Put the link in a video description, a pinned post or your bio, and see how many people download it.
Your website
Use the link behind a Download button or on a resources page.
File link vs email attachment vs cloud drive
Why a link is usually the easiest way to send a file.
| Feature | File link (Uploadex) | Email attachment | Cloud drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| File size (free) | 5 GB per file | 25 MB | Up to your storage |
| Recipient needs no account | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Download stats | Yes | No | No |
| Password on the link | Yes | No | Paid |
| Sell the file | Yes | No | No |
File to link questions
Guides
How do I turn a file into a link?
Drop the file into the box at the top of this page. When the upload finishes you get a link to the file's download page — copy it and share it anywhere.
Is it free?
Yes. You can upload files up to 200 MB without an account. A free account raises the limit to 5 GB per file and keeps your files.
How long does the link work?
Files uploaded without an account expire after 7 days. With a free account, files stay online as long as they keep being downloaded, and on Pro they are kept until you delete them.
What kinds of files can I turn into a link?
Any file type: documents, PDFs, photos, videos, audio, ZIP archives, APKs and more. Malware and content you don't have the rights to share are not allowed.
Can I protect the link with a password?
Yes. With a free account you can add a password to any file, so only people who know it can download.
How do I create a download link for a file?
Upload the file on this page and copy the link it gives you. Anyone who opens the link sees the file's download page and can download it.
Can I convert a PDF, image or video to a link?
Yes. PDFs, images, videos, audio and any other file type work the same way: upload the file and share the link.
How do I share a file that is too big?
A free account takes files up to 5 GB. For a one-off transfer of something bigger, Uploadex Send streams a file of any size straight from your browser to the recipient's.
Does the person need an account to download?
No. Anyone with the link can open the download page and download the file. Add a password if only certain people should get it.
Ready to share a file?
Upload up to 200 MB without an account, or up to 5 GB per file with a free one.