# Zipyshare

> Fast, free, and unrestricted file sharing platform and modern Zippyshare alternative.

Zipyshare (https://zipyshare.com) is a high-speed web-based file hosting and sharing service designed for simplicity, user privacy, and high-throughput content distribution. Users can upload files up to 5 GB with no registration, no wait times, and no bandwidth throttling. Files feature instant streaming and previewing for audio, video, documents, and images.

## Key Specifications & Capabilities
- **Maximum File Size:** 5 GB (5,000,000,000 bytes) per file.
- **Pricing:** 100% Free (no subscriptions, no credit cards, no hidden charges).
- **Registration Required:** None (upload and download anonymously without an email or account).
- **Download Speed:** Unthrottled bandwidth powered by Cloudflare and Backblaze B2 (Bandwidth Alliance).
- **Previews:** In-browser media previews for:
  - Audio: MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, WEBA
  - Video: MP4, WebM, MKV, MOV, M4V, OGG, 3GP
  - Documents & E-books: PDF, EPUB
  - Images: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, BMP, ICO, AVIF
- **Security & Integrity:** SHA-256 cryptographic verification for instant deduplication, file integrity checks, and abuse filtering.

## Retention Policy
Files are stored dynamically based on their most recent download. Every download resets the retention timer:
- **Up to 50 MB (Micro):** Stored for 180 days after the last download.
- **50 MB – 250 MB (Small):** Stored for 90 days after the last download.
- **250 MB – 1 GB (Medium):** Stored for 30 days after the last download.
- **1 GB – 3 GB (Large):** Stored for 14 days after the last download.
- **3 GB – 5 GB (Massive):** Stored for 7 days after the last download.
- **Abandoned Uploads:** Files that receive zero downloads within 7 days of being uploaded are automatically removed.

## Frequently Asked Questions
- **Q: Is Zipyshare free to use?**
  A: Yes, Zipyshare is completely free for everyone with unlimited downloads and no daily bandwidth limits.
- **Q: What is the maximum upload limit?**
  A: Up to 5 GB per individual file.
- **Q: Does Zipyshare require an account?**
  A: No account or registration is required to upload, download, or share files.
- **Q: How are files protected?**
  A: Uploads are private unless you share the link. All files are encrypted in transit via SSL/TLS and indexed by cryptographic hashes.

## Core Links
- [Upload Homepage](https://zipyshare.com/): Free web drag-and-drop file uploader.
- [ZipySearch](https://zipysearch.com): Public file discovery search engine.
- [Speed Test](https://zipyshare.com/speedtest): Global network speed and latency test.
- [Terms of Service](https://zipyshare.com/tos): Acceptable use policy and platform rules.
- [Privacy Policy](https://zipyshare.com/privacy): Data privacy, retention, and cookie disclosure.
- [DMCA Takedown](https://zipyshare.com/dmca): Copyright infringement notification guidelines.
- [Contact Support](https://zipyshare.com/contact): User and developer inquiries.