What is FileShot?

FileShot is a private file hosting and secure sharing platform that encrypts files directly in your browser before upload using AES-256-GCM encryption. The service operates on a zero-knowledge principle where servers only receive ciphertext they cannot decrypt, ensuring complete privacy. No account is required to start sharing, and the platform supports unlimited storage for any file format.

Who it's for

• Privacy-conscious professionals who need to share sensitive documents without exposing data to cloud servers
• Remote teams and freelancers that require secure, temporary file transfers with customizable expiration and burn-after-read controls
• Casual users who want a simple, no-account-required way to send large files with password protection and P2P direct transfers

Key features

AES-256-GCM Browser Encryption

Encryption runs entirely in your browser via WebCrypto before any data reaches the server. The server only ever receives ciphertext it cannot open, making decryption impossible on the backend.

Key in URL Fragment

Decryption keys live exclusively in the URL #fragment — browsers never transmit this part to the server. This design makes the key invisible to network logs and server storage.

Expiry & Burn-After-Read

Set time limits, download count limits, or single-view burn for your files. When limits are hit, files are cryptographically deleted — no residual data remains accessible.

P2P Mode via WebRTC

Send files directly device-to-device with nothing stored on FileShot's servers. This mode is ideal when both parties are online simultaneously and want maximum privacy.

What stands out

Privacy isn't a feature. It's the foundation.

Every design decision at FileShot starts with the question: can the server read this? The answer is always no. From streaming encryption that processes files in 512 KB chunks to keep RAM usage flat, to the archive builder that bundles multiple files into one encrypted link — the entire platform is built around zero-knowledge principles. Even the free plan includes unlimited storage and full access to the encryption tool suite.

Worth checking out if…

You need a truly private file sharing solution where encryption happens before upload and servers never see your data. FileShot is especially valuable if you regularly handle sensitive documents, want to avoid account-based services, or need flexible expiration controls like burn-after-read. The free plan with 50 GB storage and no credit card required makes it easy to test.