vitalsend

When a file must not exist after delivery.

Encrypted before upload. Decrypted only by the recipient. One download, then it is destroyed.

Built for professional handovers where persistence is a risk.

EU-based infrastructure. EU data protection by design.

VitalSend a file How it works

One send a month with a free account. Or pay once from €2.50 without an account, or pick a plan.

  1. 1 · Seal
  2. 2 · Deliver
  3. 3 · Gone

Runs entirely in your browser. What you write never leaves this page.

Photo: Raymond Petrik, Unsplash

The problem

Secure delivery is not enough if access lives on

Most file transfer tools are built for convenience and continued access. That works for everyday sharing. It is a weak model when files are sensitive, confidential, or only meant to be handed over once. The risk often starts after delivery: links are forwarded, files stay in inboxes, copies remain in cloud folders, and access lasts longer than intended.

A month later

Typical file transfer

  • File stored by the service Still there
  • Download link Still works
  • Forwarded link Works for anyone
  • Link in recipient's inbox Live access

Access lasts longer than intended.

A month later

VitalSend

  • File stored by the service Destroyed
  • Download link Used or expired
  • Forwarded link Opens nothing
  • Link in recipient's inbox Dead link

VitalSend is designed for handover where persistence itself is a risk.

Before the download, add a password so a leaked link is useless on its own.

Start a handover

How it works

One secure handover. No lasting access.

  1. Step 1

    Encrypted on your device

    Files are encrypted on the sender's device before upload. VitalSend stores only encrypted file data and cannot read the contents.

  2. Step 2

    Exactly one download

    Only the recipient can decrypt the file. Exactly one successful download is allowed.

  3. Step 3

    Then it is destroyed

    After delivery or expiry, the file is destroyed automatically. No archive, no recovery.

Start a handover

Who it is for

For professional transfers where exposure matters

Teams that need secure delivery without persistent access

Start a handover

Extra protection

Add password protection when the recipient must be verified

For more sensitive deliveries, you can require a password before download.

  • Send the link and password through separate channels
  • A leaked link cannot be used without the password
  • Too many wrong attempts destroy the transfer

Designed for handover

Not storage. Not collaboration. Not reusable sharing.

  • No reusable download links
  • No shared folders or collaboration spaces
  • No file archive after delivery
  • No recovery after destruction

VitalSend delivers once. Then it stops.

How this differs from WeTransfer

Privacy & data

Zero-knowledge file contents. Minimal metadata.

  • Files are encrypted before upload. VitalSend cannot read file contents.
  • Transfers are deleted after download or expiry
  • Account identity is not connected to transfer activity. What you send cannot be traced back to your account.
All infrastructure and operations in the EU Public client-side encryption code, open for independent review

Start

Hand over a file. Then nothing remains.

Encrypted before it leaves your device. One download, then it no longer exists.

  • Paid transfers up to 1 TB. One credit sends up to 1 GB
  • Larger files cost more, password protection is included
  • Extra credits can be purchased when needed
  • Cancel a plan any time

FAQ

Short and strict

How does VitalSend work?

Files are encrypted on your device before upload and can only be decrypted by the recipient.

Each transfer allows exactly one successful download. After download, or after 7 days if nobody downloads it, the file is automatically destroyed.

VitalSend is designed for secure handover, not long-term storage or collaboration.

How do credits work?

All plans include monthly transfer credits. Without a plan, an account with a verified email gets 3 free credits each month.

Transfers consume credits based on file size. Password protection is included.

Examples:

  • Up to 1 GB: 1 credit
  • Up to 10 GB: 2 credits
  • Up to 100 GB: 4 credits
  • Up to 1 TB: 8 credits

Additional credits can be purchased when needed.

Can I send the same file to multiple recipients?

Not with a single transfer.

Each recipient requires a separate one-time transfer with its own download event and automatic destruction after delivery or expiry.

VitalSend does not provide reusable links, shared folders, or collaborative access.

What happens if the link leaks?

After one successful download, the file is destroyed and the link becomes useless.

If password protection is enabled, the correct password is required before download. Repeated incorrect attempts destroy the transfer.

Can VitalSend read my files?

No.

Files are encrypted before upload and stored encrypted. Only the recipient can decrypt the file contents.

VitalSend cannot access or read uploaded files.

You don't have to take our word for it: the encryption code that runs in your browser is open source at github.com/vitalsend/crypto.

What data does VitalSend store?

We minimize stored metadata by design.

We do not store readable file contents. Transfers are automatically deleted after download or expiry.

Account, subscription, and payment records are retained where legally required.

Can you recover files later?

No.

Files are permanently destroyed after delivery or expiry. There is no recovery or restore function.

Does VitalSend support large file transfers?

Yes.

VitalSend supports transfers up to 1 TB on every plan. Larger files use more credits.

Large uploads can be resumed if they are interrupted.

How fast is VitalSend?

Transfer speed mainly depends on the sending and receiving environments.

For large files, the limiting factors are typically:

  • available network bandwidth
  • sender CPU and memory during encryption
  • recipient CPU and memory during decryption

VitalSend prioritizes secure delivery and controlled persistence over raw throughput.

Is VitalSend cloud storage?

No.

VitalSend is designed for secure one-time handover of files, not long-term storage, synchronization, or collaboration. How VitalSend differs from WeTransfer.

Can I try VitalSend before subscribing?

Yes.

A free account gets one send a month, up to 1 GB, with a verified email and no card. How the free send works.

Or send one file without an account and pay once, from €2.50 for up to 1 GB. How sending without an account works.

Latest news

All news →

Nov 1, 2026

Double the credits. Same price.

Every VitalSend account now gets double the credits. Free accounts get three times as many. The extra password is free.

Oct 30, 2026

After huge demand: VitalSend is free.

Every VitalSend account now gets three free credits a month. Up to 1 GB, encrypted in your browser, destroyed after one download. No card.