# WeTransfer : File Transfer

> Send and receive large files, photos, and videos in their original quality

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wetransfer.transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wetransfer.transfer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wetransfer.transfer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WeTransfer BV
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 11,803,336
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (213,909 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2023-03-27
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wetransfer.transfer)
- **Website:** [https://wetransfer.com/](https://wetransfer.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://wetransfer.com/explore/legal/privacy](https://wetransfer.com/explore/legal/privacy)

## Description

WeTransfer is a powerful and easy-to-use Chrome extension designed for sending large files, photos, and videos without compromising quality. Whether you're sharing important documents, high-resolution photos, or original-quality videos, WeTransfer ensures your files remain intact with all metadata preserved.

Featuring a streamlined user interface, WeTransfer simplifies the file sharing process by enabling transfers of any file size with just a few clicks. Users can send files directly via messaging apps or email links, monitor download status, and receive notifications upon file receipt. Trusted by professionals and individuals alike, this extension delivers efficiency, quality assurance, and convenience for all your file transfer needs.

## Rankings

- #12,138 — Overall
- #58 — Productivity (Gross)
- #11 — sharing
- #12 — share
- #13 — transfer
- #22 — download

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wetransfer.transfer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise WeTransfer for being easy to use and strong at transferring large files, including high‑resolution photos and videos. Many report quick, straightforward transfers and view it as a top choice when it works. However, reliability issues are common: uploads/downloads can fail or cancel, and some users must rely on web tools to complete transfers. The app is sometimes perceived as less dependable than the website, and sentiment notes a decline in quality over time. Overall, it’s excellent when functioning, but consistency remains a major concern.

### Pros

- Very easy to use and simple to share large files
- Capable of transferring large files and high‑resolution photos/videos
- Positive overall performance when it’s functioning (e.g., 'Always works', 'My best sharing platform')
- Fast, straightforward transfers
- Good experience when functioning

### Cons

- Reliability issues: uploads or downloads fail or cancel during transfer
- App sometimes does not upload or complete transfers, requiring manual workarounds (e.g., using Chrome/web)
- Frequent comparison to the website, with some users finding the app less dependable
- Transfers sometimes require web-based steps, indicating inconsistent mobile performance
- Perceived decline in quality over time; 'used to be so good' but current experience is mixed

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wetransfer.transfer)