Is FileExpress free to use?

Files of 100MB or less can be sent free up to 3 times a day. Beyond that allowance, the price is JPY 110 per 1GB, including tax, capped at JPY 330, including tax. Direct P2P mode is free regardless of size.

Do I need to register?

No. Just select your files on the home page to get a receive code. Recipients also do not need to install an app or register.

How large can my files be?

Direct P2P mode connects browsers directly, so the service imposes no size limit. Cloud transfer mode allows up to 5GB per transfer.

Are transferred files stored on the server?

In direct P2P mode, files pass directly between the sender's and recipient's devices and are not stored on the server. Only cloud transfer mode stores files, encrypted, for your chosen retention period of 1, 3, 7, 15 or 30 days, after which they are automatically deleted.

Can I use it on a smartphone?

Yes. It runs entirely in a browser, so smartphones are supported. To receive files sent from a computer, just scan the QR code displayed on the screen.

No. There are no ads, even when using the service for free.

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What is FileExpress?

FileExpress is a file transfer service with Japanese-language support that lets you send large files using just a browser. Direct P2P transfer and encrypted temporary storage through Cloud transfer are both supported. No account registration or app installation is required, and there are no ads. Receive files with a 4-character receive code or QR code.

Pricing and specifications

FileExpress pricing and specifications
Free allowance	Files of 100MB or less, up to 3 times a day
Beyond the free allowance	JPY 110 per 1GB (tax included) / capped at JPY 330 (tax included)
Direct P2P size limit	None (browsers connect directly)
Cloud transfer size limit	Up to 5GB per transfer
Retention period	Choose 1, 3, 7, 15 or 30 days (automatically deleted afterward)
Download limit	Choose 1, 5, 10 or 20 downloads
Encryption	All cloud transfer files are automatically encrypted at no extra charge
Account registration	Not required
Ads	None

Frequently asked questions

Is FileExpress free to use?: Files of 100MB or less can be sent free up to 3 times a day. Beyond that allowance, the price is JPY 110 per 1GB, including tax, capped at JPY 330, including tax. Direct P2P mode is free regardless of size.
Do I need to register?: No. Just select your files on the home page to get a receive code. Recipients also do not need to install an app or register.
How large can my files be?: Direct P2P mode connects browsers directly, so the service imposes no size limit. Cloud transfer mode allows up to 5GB per transfer.
Are transferred files stored on the server?: In direct P2P mode, files pass directly between the sender's and recipient's devices and are not stored on the server. Only cloud transfer mode stores files, encrypted, for your chosen retention period of 1, 3, 7, 15 or 30 days, after which they are automatically deleted.
Can I use it on a smartphone?: Yes. It runs entirely in a browser, so smartphones are supported. To receive files sent from a computer, just scan the QR code displayed on the screen.
Are there any ads?: No. There are no ads, even when using the service for free.