Send Files Internationally
Reach International Recipients with Regional Storage
Reliable cross-border file delivery with optional EU storage for GDPR compliance. Same price worldwide, no international surcharges.
International transfers are usually simpler than people expect
Sending a file from Munich to a recipient in Tokyo is technically the same as sending it next door. The recipient clicks a download link in their browser and the file arrives. Modern web infrastructure handles the geographic distance transparently, so for most file transfers, the cross-border part isn't actually the problem.
What does matter for international transfers is regulatory. GDPR places restrictions on how personal data leaves the EU. Many organisations have data residency requirements that specify where their data is allowed to be stored. A file transfer service that stores everything in one default region forces the same posture on everyone, which can break these requirements without anyone realising.
Beyond compliance, the other practical concern is reliability. Email attachments often fail silently on cross-border delivery, especially for files anywhere near attachment limits. Cloud sharing services sometimes require the recipient to set up an account in a country they don't operate in. A purpose-built file transfer service avoids both problems.
Cross-border delivery with EU storage when you need it
TransferRocket handles international transfers reliably out of the box. Recipients anywhere in the world receive a secure download link by email, click it, and download the file. No account required for them, no software install, no regional restrictions on who can be the recipient.
For transfers where the storage location matters, you can explicitly select the EU region at upload. The file stays within EU borders for the full lifecycle of the transfer, meeting GDPR data residency requirements. For transfers where region doesn't matter, the automatic setting handles storage assignment for you.
Pricing is based on file size and storage duration only. Sending a 50 GB file from Munich to Tokyo costs exactly the same as sending it to a colleague in Berlin. No international surcharges, no cross-border fees, no different pricing tiers based on where the recipient is located.
Files are encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256) regardless of region. Password protection is free on every transfer. For the highest privacy level, customer-managed encryption (SSE-C) lets you provide your own encryption key. For more on the compliance side, see our page on GDPR-compliant file transfer.
Why TransferRocket works well for international delivery
- EU storage option for GDPR
- Select the EU storage region explicitly for GDPR-bound transfers, or use automatic storage assignment for everything else.
- Reliable cross-border delivery
- Recipients anywhere in the world receive a secure download link that works in any browser, on any device, without an account.
- Same price worldwide
- Pricing depends on file size and duration only. No international surcharges or location-based pricing tiers.
- Password protection on every transfer
- Free on every transfer. Standard practice for international client work and confidential cross-border deliveries.
- Customer-managed encryption (SSE-C)
- Bring your own encryption key for the most privacy-sensitive international transfers.
- Pay-per-use pricing
- Pay per delivery, not on a monthly subscription. Better economics for occasional international work.
Sending a project to a client overseas
You're a designer in Berlin delivering brand identity work to a client in Singapore. The package is about 8 GB: layered Photoshop files, vector logos, the brand guidelines PDF, type specimens and reference images. The client doesn't have specific data residency requirements, so automatic storage is fine.
You drag the folder into TransferRocket, set a 14-day storage duration to cover the review window, leave storage on automatic, enable password protection and enter the client's email address. The upload runs in the background while you handle other work.
Your client receives a secure download link by email. They click it, enter the password and download the full package. You see exactly when they access the transfer.
Same price as if you'd sent it to a Berlin client. No subscription, no monthly bill, no international surcharges.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does storage region matter for international transfers?
- Storage region affects jurisdictional data residency. For European recipients or anyone with GDPR obligations, selecting the EU storage region keeps the file within EU borders. For transfers where region doesn't matter, the automatic option handles storage assignment for you.
- Can I choose where my file is stored?
- Yes. You can explicitly select the EU storage region at upload, which is important for GDPR-bound transfers and EU client work. For transfers without specific residency requirements, the automatic setting assigns storage based on internal logic optimised for delivery.
- Does sending internationally cost more than sending domestically?
- No. TransferRocket pricing is based on file size and storage duration, not on recipient location. International transfers cost exactly the same as domestic transfers of the same file size.
- How fast can my recipient download from another country?
- Download speed mainly depends on the recipient's internet connection. Modern web infrastructure handles cross-border delivery transparently, so a recipient in Tokyo or São Paulo downloading from a typical TransferRocket transfer should see speeds at or close to their connection's maximum throughput.
- Are the files secure during international transfer?
- Yes. Files are encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), regardless of where they're being sent. Password protection is free on every transfer. Customer-managed encryption (SSE-C) is available for the highest privacy level.
- Do I need a subscription?
- No. Pay-per-use pricing applies internationally just as it does domestically. Free up to 5 GB, with a one-time fee for larger transfers and no monthly commitment.
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