Free file transfer for video production
Transfer dailies, raw footage, and large media files without per-GB fees. Satellite-grade P2P protocol. No file size limits. End-to-end encrypted. The free alternative to pay-per-GB and subscription transfer tools.
1TB+
Daily footage from 4K shoots
152%
More data in 4K vs HD
$0
Transfer cost with Handrive
500GB
In ~2 hours at full speed
Fits Your Production Pipeline
From set to delivery, Handrive handles every handoff in post-production.
Freelancer / Editor
Pain: Per-GB costs eating into project margins
Handrive: Transfer unlimited footage for $0
DIT (On-Set)
Pain: Need fast, reliable transfer off set
Handrive: Satellite-grade protocol handles any network
Colorist
Pain: Receiving/sending large ProRes and DPX files
Handrive: Any format, any size, zero cost
VFX Artist
Pain: Exchanging large image sequences
Handrive: No per-GB cost on terabytes of EXR
Small Studio
Pain: Per-seat fees, per-GB costs add up
Handrive: No fees at all, role-based permissions
Indie Filmmaker
Pain: Can't afford paid transfer tools
Handrive: Completely free, professional grade
Built for Extreme Conditions
Satellite-grade protocol designed for the harshest network environments. Reliable transfers even over spotty on-set WiFi or remote locations.
- Latency-independent — works over high-latency connections
- Packet-loss tolerant — handles unreliable networks gracefully
- NAT traversal — works through firewalls automatically
- Resumable transfers — restart from where you left off
Any File Format, Any Size
File-type agnostic. No special handling, no compression, no transcoding. Your files transfer exactly as they are.
Transfer a single 100GB video or a million small files. No limits.
AI-Native Orchestration
43 MCP tools let AI agents automate the repetitive parts of your post-production pipeline — no watch folders, no manual handoffs.
- Auto-ingest dailies and create shares for the edit team
- Notify editors and colorists when new files arrive
- Manage permissions across projects and roles
- Integrate with Premiere, Resolve, and Nuke pipelines via API
Your Content Stays Private
Cloud transfer services route your files through their servers — where they can be scanned, cached, or used for AI training. Some cloud services already train models on user files. With Handrive, files move directly between devices. No cloud. No middleman. No exposure.
- Direct P2P — files never touch a third-party server
- End-to-end encrypted — only sender and receiver can read the data
- No account data mining — Handrive doesn't monetize your usage
- NDA-safe — unreleased footage never leaves your control
Cloud Transfer vs Direct P2P
Cloud relay services
Files uploaded to cloud → stored on their servers → downloaded by recipient. Three points of exposure.
Handrive (direct P2P)
Files transfer directly between devices. Zero points of exposure. E2E encrypted in transit.
Always-On with Headless Mode
P2P requires both parties online. Run Handrive in headless mode on a NAS or Linux server for 24/7 availability — your shares are always accessible, just like cloud storage, but without giving up your data.
- →Run on Synology, QNAP, or any Linux server
- →REST API for custom integrations
- →AI agents manage it 24/7 via MCP
How Much Are You Spending on File Transfer?
A colorist receiving 2TB/month of raw footage pays $500/mo with pay-per-GB services. With Handrive: $0.
| Tool | Pricing Model | Example Cost | Handrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-per-GB Services | Pay-per-GB ($0.25/GB) | $125 per 500GB | Free |
| Annual Subscription Tools | Annual license | $7,500–$50,000+/yr | Free |
| Enterprise Transfer Tools | Enterprise + hardware | $10,000+/yr + infrastructure | Free |
| Cloud Sharing Services | Subscription, 200GB cap | $15/mo, can't send 500GB | Free, no limit |
| Shipping Hard Drives | Physical media | $50–$200+ per shipment | Free |
When to Use Handrive
Best For
- ✓ Freelancers and small studios
- ✓ Indie filmmakers on tight budgets
- ✓ Teams who value privacy
- ✓ AI-augmented production workflows
- ✓ Studios with NAS/server infrastructure
- ✓ Anyone tired of per-GB pricing
Beyond Certifications
Security certifications exist for services that store your content. Handrive doesn't.
- ✓ No servers = no breach surface
- ✓ Direct P2P = content never touches third parties
- ✓ E2E encrypted = we can't access your footage
Traditional certifications protect against cloud provider breaches. P2P eliminates that risk entirely — your content stays between you and your collaborators.
Stop paying per-GB for file transfers
Download Handrive for free. Transfer unlimited dailies, footage, and media files. Satellite-grade protocol. End-to-end encrypted. Zero cost.