Smash (file transfer service)
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| Founded | 2017 |
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| Founder | Romaric Gouedard-Comte |
| Headquarters | Lyon, France |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Services | File transfer |
| Website | fromsmash |
Smash is an online file transfer service of French origin, launched in 2017 in Lyon by Romaric and Rémi Gouedard-Comte. Smash allows sending large files via a web interface or dedicated applications, offering a free service without size limits and paid plans aimed at professionals.
History
[edit]Smash was launched in 2017 in Lyon to compete with WeTransfer[1] by eliminating limitations on the size of transferred files. In 2019, Smash completed its first funding round, raising 1.5 million euros to accelerate its development in France and internationally[2].
In 2020, driven by the increase in remote work, Smash surpassed one million users across 190 countries and launched its first mobile and desktop applications.[3]
In 2023, Smash launched its API for developers looking to automate large file workflows.[4]
Features
[edit]Smash allows the sending of files without size limits,[5] accessible for free for 7 days. Files larger than 2 GB are processed with lower priority. Smash has direct streaming previews of sent files (video, audio, images).
The service offers encryption during transfers, the ability to password-protect files, and claims to comply with GDPR, with its servers based all around Europe.[citation needed]
In 2024, Smash released a plugin for Microsoft Outlook that enables users to easily send large files directly from their email client, bypassing traditional attachment size limits through seamless integration with the Smash file transfer service.[6]
Revenue model
[edit]Smash adopts a freemium model. Its free offering is financed by the discreet display of partner content during uploads. Paid subscriptions (Pro, Team) offer extended file availability durations, interface customization, and priority processing for large sends.[citation needed]
Critical response
[edit]Smash has received positive reception in France, recognized for its simplicity, lack of strict size limits, and clean interface. Clubic awarded it a score of 9/10 in 2025,[7] highlighting its performance and its location in France. However, the absence of end-to-end encryption is sometimes noted as a weakness.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "WeTransfer Rival Launches, Offers Free Unlimited File Transfer Size and Longer Availability". Stoppers. 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Smash, the alternative to WeTransfer, raises 1.5 million euros". Les Echos (in French). 27 September 2019.
- ^ "New file sharing site Smash has no ads, no file size limits, and a creative twist". TechRadar. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "An API to send big files". Smash.
- ^ "Smash's file transfer service just let us transfer a 33GB file for free". The Next Web. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Plugin Smash to send big files with Outlook". 2024.
- ^ "Avis Smash (2025) : un service français de transfert qui a le vent en poupe". Clubic (in French). 18 April 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
