Free Encrypted File Transfer: Send Up to 5 GB With Full Privacy

Most "free" file-sharing services come with a hidden cost: your data. They scan your files, build advertising profiles, and store everything on US servers outside EU jurisdiction. SecureEU's free tier is different — you get genuine end-to-end encryption with zero compromises, for files up to 5 GB.

What You Get — for Free

Every free transfer on SecureEU includes the exact same security stack as our paid tiers:

How "Free" File Transfer Usually Works

Most free file-sharing services monetise you in ways you don't see. Google Drive scans your documents for ad targeting. WeTransfer's free tier forces recipients through ad-heavy download pages. Dropbox limits functionality to push you toward a monthly subscription. And nearly all of them store your files on US servers, subject to the CLOUD Act and outside GDPR protection.

With SecureEU, "free" means what it should mean: no cost, no ads, no data mining, and no privacy compromise. Your files are encrypted in your browser before they ever reach our servers, and the decryption key lives only in the URL fragment that you share — we never see it.

Who Is It For?

The free 5 GB tier is perfect for everyday file sharing where privacy matters:

• Freelancers and consultants sending contracts, invoices, or project deliverables to clients
• Healthcare and legal professionals sharing sensitive documents that require GDPR compliance
• Journalists and activists who need confidential file exchange without leaving a data trail
• Students and researchers transferring papers, datasets, or presentations privately
• Anyone who simply wants to send a file without creating yet another account

No Catch — Here's Why We Offer It

We believe basic file-transfer privacy shouldn't be locked behind a paywall. The free tier lets everyone experience what genuine zero-knowledge encryption feels like. If you need to send larger files — up to 50 GB — our pay-per-transfer pricing starts at just €4.99 with no subscription or recurring fees.

This model is sustainable because our infrastructure costs scale with file size. A 3 GB transfer costs us very little to host and deliver, which means we can offer it free while keeping the lights on with paid tiers for larger files.

How to Send a Free Encrypted File

It takes about 30 seconds:

1. 1. Go to secureeutransfers.com and drop your file (up to 5 GB)
2. 2. Your browser encrypts the file with AES-256-GCM — automatically, no setup needed
3. 3. The encrypted file uploads to our EU servers (Hetzner, Finland)
4. 4. You get a shareable link with the decryption key in the URL fragment
5. 5. Share the link — your recipient decrypts and downloads instantly in their browser

No account creation. No email verification. No credit card. No waiting. The link is active immediately.

Free Doesn't Mean Less Secure

Some services reserve stronger security for paid plans — weaker encryption on free tiers, or server-side key management that lets the provider access your data. We don't do that. Every file on SecureEU, whether free or paid, gets:

• Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption via the WebCrypto API
• A unique 256-bit key that never touches our servers
• Storage exclusively on Hetzner's EU infrastructure in Helsinki, Finland
• Automatic deletion after 7 days — no backups, no archives
• Full GDPR compliance with EU-only data residency

The encryption is identical. The infrastructure is identical. The privacy guarantees are identical. The only difference is the file-size limit.

Try It Now

Head to the homepage, pick a file under 5 GB, and experience truly private file sharing — no strings attached. If you need to send something bigger, our paid tiers go up to 50 GB starting at €4.99 per transfer.