A Smash alternative for small files
Smash is popular for sending big media files. For small files you want to pass on with a short code, ShareQuik is an alternative. Try it below.
- 100 MB per share
- 8-character code
- 3 days, extendable to 15
- No account
Find
Enter a share code to access shared content.
The 8-character code from the sender: 2 letters, then 6 digits.
Smash’s pricing page describes a free tier with no sign-up, transfers valid for 7 days, and no hard size cap. Transfers above 2 GB join a queue behind paying users rather than being sent immediately.
ShareQuik doesn’t compete on size. It caps shares at 100 MB, uploads them straight away, and gives you an 8-character code instead of a link.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Add files or text
Drop files into the Share panel above, up to 100 MB in total, or paste up to 3,000 words of text.
- Step 2
Generate a share code
Select Generate Code. ShareQuik uploads everything and shows a code like BX678095 that you can copy, text or read out.
- Step 3
The recipient enters the code
On any ShareQuik page they type the code into the Find panel, enter an email address, and download the files.
How ShareQuik differs from Smash
Code-based hand-off
Recipients type a short code, which suits phone calls and moving files to your own devices.
Text with the files
Add up to 3,000 words of notes or instructions in the same share.
Optional 15 days
Extend a share beyond a week when the recipient needs more time.
ShareQuik vs Smash
For video work, Smash is generally the stronger choice: no fixed cap, previews and password options. ShareQuik is the lighter option for clips and documents under 100 MB.
| Feature | ShareQuik | Smash (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Size limit | 100 MB per share | No fixed cap; over 2 GB is queued |
| Availability | 3 days, extendable to 15 | 7 days |
| Sign-up | Not needed | Not needed |
| Hand-off | 8-character code | Link or email |
| Password protection | No | Yes |
When each makes sense
- Smash: long or high-resolution footage, transfers of several gigabytes, branded or password-protected transfers.
- ShareQuik: a short clip, a few photos or a document, passed on with a code you can say out loud.
For tips on fitting a video into 100 MB, see send large video files.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smash free?
Smash has a free tier with no sign-up; its pricing page lists paid plans with extra features and priority for large transfers.
Can ShareQuik send large video files like Smash?
Only up to 100 MB per share. Longer or higher-resolution videos need compressing, splitting or a service like Smash.
Does ShareQuik queue uploads?
No. Uploads start immediately and the code appears when the upload finishes.
Related ShareQuik pages
- Send large video files in original qualitySend or share video files up to 100 MB in original quality, with no account. How much video fits, how to shrink longer clips, and sharing one clip with a group.
- Send large files that are too big for emailSend large files that are too big for email: up to 100 MB per share, free and with no account. Plus what to do when your files are bigger than that.
- A WeTransfer alternative for quick, small transfersA WeTransfer alternative for small transfers: no account, no monthly transfer count, an 8-character code instead of a link. A sourced comparison of the free plans.
- A SwissTransfer alternative with no email verificationSwissTransfer sends up to 50 GB free from Switzerland; ShareQuik sends up to 100 MB with no email verification. A sourced comparison of limits, expiry and access.
Sources
Send a short clip or file
Under 100 MB? Upload it above and share the code straight away.