# Is WeTransfer Safe? Security, Privacy & Encryption Explained In this article - [How Secure Is WeTransfer?](#how-secure-is-wetransfer?) - [Is WeTransfer Private?](#is-wetransfer-private?) - [What Are the Risks of Using WeTransfer?](#what-are-the-risks-of-using-wetransfer?) - [Pros and Cons of WeTransfer](#pros-and-cons-of-wetransfer) - [How to Send Large Files Securely and Privately](#how-to-send-large-files-securely-and-privately) In this article- [How Secure Is WeTransfer?](#how-secure-is-wetransfer?) - [Is WeTransfer Private?](#is-wetransfer-private?) - [What Are the Risks of Using WeTransfer?](#what-are-the-risks-of-using-wetransfer?) - [Pros and Cons of WeTransfer](#pros-and-cons-of-wetransfer) - [How to Send Large Files Securely and Privately](#how-to-send-large-files-securely-and-privately) [Blog](/blog/)/Is WeTransfer Safe? Security, Privacy & Encryption Explained File Sharing # Is WeTransfer Safe for Sending and Sharing Files? October 8, 20264 min readWhether you are sending large documents, sensitive files to your team or videos to clients, security matters just as well as speed. So, is WeTransfer safe for sending and sharing files? The platform does not offer [end-to-end encryption](/blog/what-is-end-to-end-encryption/) by default and only extends it for teams as an add on service.In this blog, we will also discuss how WeTransfer does not offer file privacy since it scans your files.While WeTransfer provides security features such as [password protection](/features/secure-file-sharing/) and expiring transfers, questions around WeTransfer being private are not the same. We will also mention some risks of using WeTransfer, accompanied with real world examples. ## How Secure Is WeTransfer? If you're wondering whether WeTransfer is safe to use or not, the platform does protect your files from external threats. They use TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3 during transfer and AES-256 encryption at rest. Files are also protected by unique transfer links, which are intended to limit access to the people who receive or possess the link. However, WeTransfer does not offer end-to-end encryption by default and manages your encryption keys. In their official documentation, they [admit](https://getcomics.wetransfer.com/help-center/enterprise/end-to-end-encryption) that end-to-end encryption is available as "an Enterprise add-on" and can be enabled "upon [the] request on selected customers." Since end-to-end encryption is not available to general users, WeTransfer technically possesses the ability to decrypt your files if needed.If you are looking for a file transfer service that offers end-to-end encryption on all plans, including free users, consider checking our DragBin Send for free 100 GB file transfer. ## Is WeTransfer Private? WeTransfer is not zero knowledge in nature because it does not offer [client side](/client-side-encryption/), end-to-end encryption for all users. Other than this, WeTransfer [explicitly states](https://wetransfer.com/help-center/security-privacy/content-moderation) that they use "both automated moderation technology and human moderation" to moderate content. Their justification revolves around detecting and handling harmful or prohibited content. Due to this reason, you have no true file privacy and your content is scanned by various systems. On top of this, WeTransfer [says](https://wetransfer.com/help-center/security-privacy/how-do-we-protect-your-files) that it may review the content of your files in case of any Terms of Service violation or legal order. It may also access transfer contents when you explicitly permit research and product improvement. ## What Are the Risks of Using WeTransfer? Apart from no end-to-end encryption and [impersonation scams using WeTransfer links](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hundreds-of-fake-reddit-sites-push-lumma-stealer-malware/), there are other risks of using WeTransfer. According to a report by Bleeping Computer, In June 2019, WeTransfer disclosed that transfer emails were sent to unintended recipients on June 16 and 17. Following this, WeTransfer cancelled the download link, reset passwords for affected accounts but this incident still caused a huge service-level blunder. WeTransfer has also been scrutinized by governments like that of India's for access and misuse concerns. In May 2020, India's Department of Telecommunications ordered ISPs to [block WeTransfer](https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/govt-bans-popular-file-sharing-site-wetransfer-in-india-1683706-2020-05-30), citing public interest. While there has not been any official reason, speculations revolve around misuse of the platform for malicious content and fake communications. There have been other controversies as well, like that in July 2025 where WeTransfer updated its terms of service with ambiguous wording, suggesting that it would train AI models on users' private content. This led to a major backlash from prominent groups like The Writer's Guild of Great Britain. Later, WeTransfer explicitly clarified that it would not do such a thing, leading to a resolution punctuated with lingering doubts. ## Pros and Cons of WeTransfer ### Advantages of WeTransfer - No account required to receive files - No reduction of file quality or compression - Easy to send large files through a shareable link ### Disadvantages of WeTransfer - Lack of end-to-end encryption for standard users - Automated systems scan your content - File transfer limits up to 3 GB on the free tier - Not ideal for confidential or sensitive files ## How to Send Large Files Securely and Privately Now that you've got the answer to whether WeTransfer is safe or not, there is a [secure alternative to WeTransfer](/alternatives/wetransfer/) out there. DragBin Send offers free 100 GB file transfer and is client side, end-to-end encrypted. Nobody can see your files and your content stays safe inside a [zero knowledge security architecture](/blog/zero-knowledge-cloud-storage/). Take a look at how DragBin Send compares with WeTransfer below :End-to-end encryptionDragBin SendYesWeTransferNoFile Size LimitsDragBin Send100 GB for all usersWeTransfer3GB for free usersPassword ProtectionDragBin SendYesWeTransferYesFolder SharingDragBin SendYesWeTransferYesContent ScanningDragBin SendNoWeTransferYes (using automated systems)Advanced Sharing ControlsDragBin SendYesWeTransferYesFeaturesDragBin SendWeTransferEnd-to-end encryptionYesNoFile Size Limits100 GB for all users3GB for free usersPassword ProtectionYesYesFolder SharingYesYesContent ScanningNoYes (using automated systems)Advanced Sharing ControlsYesYesSome of the key features of DragBin Send include:- Secure files with end-to-end AES-GCM encryption throughout the entire transfer. - Set links to expire automatically and delete transferred files after 24 hours. - Send up to 100 GB for free and share files through a link without creating an account. 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