WeTransfer
WeTransfer for Mac is a desktop file-sharing app that lets you upload files from the menu bar or Finder and quickly copy share links.
What is WeTransfer?
WeTransfer for Mac is a desktop file-sharing app for sending large files and folders from a Mac without opening a browser for every transfer. It helps people share documents, media, and other project files through simple upload links, making it useful for freelancers, teams, and anyone who regularly sends files to clients or collaborators. The app lives in the macOS menu bar, supports drag and drop uploads, and can also add a Finder extension so you can create a transfer from the right-click menu. It preserves folder structure when you send folders and lets you copy completed transfer links for sharing in email, chat, or other workflows. For subscribed users, the Mac app also supports setting a longer default expiry for transfers.
Key features
- Upload files directly from the macOS menu bar
- Drag and drop files or folders to start a transfer quickly
- Create transfers from Finder with a right-click quick action
- Preserve folder structure when sending folders
- Copy share links after uploads finish
- Review previously sent transfers from the app
- Set a default transfer expiry with a paid subscription
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is a legitimate file-transfer app. Access to files and folders is normal for its purpose, and you may also see prompts related to Finder integration, notifications, or access to specific private folders when you choose to send them. Because the app uploads selected content to WeTransfer links, use it thoughtfully with confidential or sensitive files and confirm the sharing settings you want before sending.
Recommendation: Keep WeTransfer if you use it to send files or generate share links from your Mac. If you no longer use the service, you can remove the app and its support files to free space, but doing so will disable its menu bar uploads, Finder sharing actions, and transfer history in the app.
Common paths
/Applications/WeTransfer.app
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