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File Transfer Services vs
Photo Sharing Services

For sharing photos, a photo-focused service is the best choice.

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PicTomo

Photo-focused sharing service. Easy participation via QR code.

WeTransfer / Large File Services

Large file transfer services. Send files up to several GB for free.

Other File Transfer Services

Various file transfer services with free and paid plans.

Feature Comparison

Photo Preview

PicTomo
◎ Thumbnail gallery & lightbox view
WeTransfer / Large File Services
× File name list only
Other File Transfer Services
× File name list only

Two-way Upload

PicTomo
◎ All participants can upload
WeTransfer / Large File Services
× One-way: sender to receiver
Other File Transfer Services
× One-way: sender to receiver

QR Code Sharing

PicTomo
◎ Join instantly via QR code
WeTransfer / Large File Services
× URL sharing only
Other File Transfer Services
× URL sharing only

Comments & Replies

PicTomo
◎ Reply comments on photos supported
WeTransfer / Large File Services
× Not available
Other File Transfer Services
× Not available

Advertisements

PicTomo
◎ No ads
WeTransfer / Large File Services
× Ads displayed
Other File Transfer Services
× Ads on free plan

Storage Capacity

PicTomo
△ Photo limit based on plan
WeTransfer / Large File Services
◎ Up to several GB free
Other File Transfer Services
○ Free: 2GB / Paid: up to 10GB

Privacy

PicTomo
◎ Auto GPS removal & password protection
WeTransfer / Large File Services
△ Password option available
Other File Transfer Services
△ Password option available

Retention Period

PicTomo
◎ Up to 68 days (auto-delete for safety)
WeTransfer / Large File Services
○ Up to 7-30 days
Other File Transfer Services
○ Varies by plan

Detailed Analysis

WeTransfer / Large File Services

Services that let you transfer large files for free. They handle any file type, but are one-way (sender to receiver) with no photo preview or album management features.

Pros

  • Transfer large files (several GB) for free
  • No registration required
  • Retention period up to several weeks
  • Support for all file formats

Cons

  • No photo preview or thumbnail view
  • One-way only — all participants cannot upload
  • Ads displayed on many services
  • No QR code sharing
  • No comment or reaction features
  • Long URLs that are hard to share

Other File Transfer Services

Various file transfer services are widely used, some with enhanced security features on paid plans. However, they lack photo-specific features.

Pros

  • Security features available on business plans
  • Download count limits configurable
  • Simple upload process
  • Multiple language support

Cons

  • Free plans have size limits (may be insufficient for many photos)
  • No photo preview functionality
  • One-way transfer service
  • Ads on free plans
  • Short retention periods on free plans
  • Not suited for collecting event photos

Conclusion

File transfer services are great for "sending large files" but not for sharing event photos. As one-way services, they can't collect photos from all participants, and offer no photo preview or album management. PicTomo is built for event photos — everyone uploads via QR code, browse thumbnails, exchange comments, and batch download as ZIP. Use file transfer for "sending files," PicTomo for "collecting and sharing photos."

FAQ

Q. What's the difference between file transfer services and PicTomo?

A. The biggest difference is "two-way sharing." File transfer services are one-way (sender to receiver), but PicTomo lets all participants upload photos. PicTomo also offers thumbnail galleries, comment features, and works as an album for enjoying photos together.

Q. Aren't file transfer services better for larger capacity?

A. In terms of capacity alone, file transfer services may offer more, but event photo sharing needs "everyone can contribute," "photos display beautifully," and "easy QR code participation" — features PicTomo covers comprehensively.

Q. Can I send PicTomo photos via a file transfer service?

A. Yes. After batch downloading from PicTomo as a ZIP file, you can send that ZIP via a file transfer service. For example, "collect event photos with PicTomo, then send the compiled ZIP to stakeholders via file transfer."

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