Private File Transfer
Zero Data Collection. You Own Your Files.
Send files up to 50GB with real privacy. No tracking, no cookies, no analytics, no AI. Your files are encrypted, auto-deleted after download, and remain your property at all times.
Why Choose Burnfile.io for Private File Transfer?
Zero Data Collection
No cookies. No analytics. No IP logging. No device fingerprinting. We literally collect nothing about you.
You Own Your Data
Your files remain 100% your property. We never claim rights over your content. No scanning, no analysis, no AI training.
End-to-End Encrypted
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Password protection included free. One-time download tokens.
Auto-Deleted After Download
Files are permanently destroyed once downloaded or expired. No residual data. No backups we keep. Gone means gone.
EU Servers, GDPR Compliant
All data stored in EU (AWS eu-west-1, Ireland). Fully GDPR and European privacy regulation compliant.
Pay Per Transfer, No Subscriptions
Free up to 2GB. Paid tiers from $0.99. No monthly fees, no hidden costs. You pay for the service, not with your data.
Burnfile.io vs Every Major File Transfer Service
We researched every competitor so you don't have to. Here's how Burnfile.io compares on what actually matters: privacy, data ownership, and transparency.
| Service | Free limit | Expiry | Cookies / Tracking | AI scanning | Password (free) | Auto-delete | Servers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnfile.io | 2 GB | 1–30 days | None | Never | Yes | After download | EU (Ireland) |
| WeTransfer | 3 GB/month | 3 days | Yes (cookies + analytics) | AI content moderation | Pro only | After 3 days | Netherlands |
| SwissTransfer | 50 GB | 1–30 days | Minimal (functional) | No | Yes | After expiry | Switzerland |
| TransferNow | 5 GB | 7 days | Yes (cookies + tracking) | Unknown | Yes | After 7 days | France |
| Smash | 2 GB | 7–14 days | Minimal | No | Yes | After expiry | France |
| MoreTransfer | 4 GB/month | 3 days | No file scanning | No | Yes | After expiry | Unknown |
| Wormhole | 10 GB | 24 hours | Minimal | No | No | After 24h | US |
| Filemail | 5 GB | 1–7 days | Yes (IP, cookies, browser) | Unknown | Account only | After expiry | Norway |
| Send (vis.ee) | 10 GB | 1–7 days | Minimal | No | Yes | After download/expiry | Varies (self-hosted) |
| OnionShare | Unlimited | Until closed | None (P2P via Tor) | No | Yes | After download | Your device (P2P) |
| Tresorit Send | 5 GB | 7 days | Functional cookies | No (zero-knowledge) | Yes | After expiry | Switzerland / EU |
Data gathered from public sources and competitor websites, February 2026. Features may change.
What Makes Burnfile.io Different
vs WeTransfer
WeTransfer uses cookies, analytics, and recently introduced AI content policies. Burnfile.io collects zero data and never scans your files. Password protection is free, not locked behind a subscription.
vs SwissTransfer
SwissTransfer offers generous 50GB free limits but files persist until expiry. Burnfile.io deletes files immediately after download — true ephemeral transfer. Both are privacy-focused, but Burnfile.io uses zero cookies.
vs TransferNow & Smash
Both French services use cookies and tracking. TransferNow tracks downloads via a dashboard. Burnfile.io has no dashboard, no tracking, no analytics — just raw encrypted transport.
vs Wormhole & Send
Wormhole and Send are great for small files (10GB max, 24h expiry). Burnfile.io supports up to 50GB with up to 30 days validity, email notifications, and a pay-per-use model with no subscriptions.
vs OnionShare
OnionShare is P2P via Tor — maximum privacy but requires both parties online simultaneously. Burnfile.io stores files temporarily on EU servers so recipients can download anytime within the validity period.
vs Tresorit Send
Tresorit offers zero-knowledge encryption but is part of a subscription ecosystem. Burnfile.io is pay-per-transfer with no account needed — simpler for one-off secure transfers.
How Private File Transfer Works
Drop your files
Select files up to 50GB. No account needed. Add optional password protection for free.
Files are encrypted and uploaded
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Stored on EU servers. Zero data collected about you.
Share the link
Get a unique download link. Send it to your recipient via email or any channel you prefer.
Files are burned
After download or expiration, files are permanently destroyed. No traces. No backups. Gone.
Simple Pricing — Pay Per Transfer
| Size | Price | Validity | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 — 2 GB | FREE | 1 day | 1 download, password protection |
| 2 — 5 GB | $0.99 | Up to 30 days | 1 download, password protection |
| 5 — 10 GB | $1.99 | Up to 30 days | 1 download, password protection |
| 10 — 25 GB | $3.99 | Up to 30 days | 1 download, password protection |
| 25 — 50 GB | $7.99 | Up to 30 days | 1 download, password protection |
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Extra downloads available at the same price per download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnfile.io really private? Do you collect any data?expand_more
Yes. Burnfile.io collects zero personal data. No cookies, no analytics, no IP logging, no device fingerprinting. Files are encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. All data is stored on EU servers (AWS eu-west-1, Ireland) and automatically deleted after download. We are fully GDPR compliant. Your files remain your property at all times.
How is Burnfile.io different from WeTransfer?expand_more
Unlike WeTransfer, Burnfile.io collects zero data about you. No account required, no cookies, no tracking, no analytics. Your files are encrypted and auto-deleted after download. We charge per transfer instead of subscriptions, so our business model is transparent: you pay for the service, not with your data.
Do I own my files when I upload them?expand_more
Absolutely. Your files remain 100% your property. We never claim any rights over your content. We don't scan, analyze, or process your files in any way. They are treated as opaque encrypted data. Once downloaded or expired, they are permanently destroyed from our servers.
Do I need an account to send files?expand_more
No. You can send files without creating an account or registering. For free transfers, we only ask for a one-time email verification to prevent abuse. We don't store your email after the transfer.
What happens to my files after download?expand_more
Files are permanently deleted from our servers once the download limit is reached or when the expiration period ends. There is no way to recover files after deletion. That's the whole point.
Is Burnfile.io GDPR compliant?expand_more
Yes. All data is stored on EU servers (AWS eu-west-1, Ireland). We collect no personal data, use no cookies, and no analytics. Files are automatically deleted. We are fully compliant with GDPR and European privacy regulations.
Does Burnfile.io use AI to scan my files?expand_more
No. Burnfile.io never scans, analyzes, or processes your files with AI or any other technology. Your files are encrypted and treated as opaque data. We have no knowledge of what you upload.
No account required. No data collected. Your files, your rules.