How to send an assignment or 100 files as a single link

You have a coursework submission, a client deliverable, or a project handoff with a dozen files. The report PDF, the spreadsheet, the design assets, the source code. What do you do with all of them? You zip them, email the zip, hope it fits under the attachment limit, and then the person on the other end has to download it, find it, unzip it, and dig through a folder just to look at the report. There is a shorter version of this story. Drop everything into one link and let them open it in the browser.

Why the usual methods fall apart

The problem is not the files — it is the handoff. Each common method adds friction on the recipient's side:

• Email attachments. The limit is usually 20–25 MB total. A single PDF plus a few images already hits it. You end up sending three emails, and now the recipient has to piece together which email had which file.
• A zip file. You pack everything into one archive and send that. On a laptop it is manageable. On a phone — where a lot of people now check everything — unzipping is genuinely awkward, and the extracted files scatter into a folder the person has to navigate. They cannot just glance at the PDF; they have to go get it first.
• A Google Drive or Dropbox folder.You share the folder and paste the link. Then they hit "You need access — request access" because the folder defaulted to restricted, and now you are approving requests one by one, or you set it public and the files are now world-readable. Neither is ideal.
• WeTransfer or a similar service. It works, but the link dies in 7 days. If the lecturer, client, or reviewer comes back two weeks later, the link is already gone.

The clean approach: one album link for the whole set

Instead of a zip or a Drive folder, you put all the files into a bucket — a single link like linkinseconds.com/b/your-name that holds the whole set. Drop the files in and you get one URL. When anyone opens it:

• Every file in the set is listed and opens right in the browser — no download required.
• A PDF renders as a readable document. An image shows as an image. A video plays inline.
• Each file also has its own individual link if someone needs just one piece.
• No account is needed to view — the recipient just clicks and reads.
• The link never expires by default, so it is still there when the reviewer comes back later.

Step-by-step: sending an assignment as one link

1. Sign in to Link in Seconds. One tap with Google — no form, no card needed for the free plan.
2. Select all the files at once. On the upload card, pick multiple files in the file picker (hold Shift or Ctrl/Cmd to multi-select), or drag the whole folder of files onto the dropzone. They will bundle into one album link automatically.
3. Copy the link. You get a single /b/ URL — a bucket link — that holds every file. Copy it to your clipboard.
4. Paste it anywhere. In the submission portal, in an email body, in a chat message. Just a few characters — nothing bounces, nothing clips, no attachment limit applies.
5. Optionally name it. On Pro, you can give it a custom slug like linkinseconds.com/b/project-alpha so it is immediately recognizable in the submission form or email thread.

Good use cases for an assignment / file bundle link

Students

Submitting an assignment with a written report, a spreadsheet, and scanned diagrams? Bundle them into one link and paste it into the submission field. The marker opens one URL and sees everything — report, data, images — without downloading or unzipping anything.

Freelancers and contractors

Handing off a completed project: final design files, the brief you worked from, and a walkthrough video? One bucket link keeps it all together. The client opens it, reviews each deliverable, and downloads what they actually need — instead of receiving a 200 MB zip they have to extract before they can even check if it is correct.

Small teams

Sharing a research pack, a proposal bundle, or onboarding docs with a new colleague? A bucket link means one URL in Slack or email, and the person can read every document directly in their browser tab. No Drive permission to manage, no folder to navigate.

What the free plan covers

The free plan lets you make 3 buckets (plus up to 20 single-file links), with 100 MB total storage and files up to 100 MB each. For most coursework submissions or small project deliverables that is plenty to try the approach and see how it feels on the other end. When you need more — unlimited buckets, larger files, password protection for sensitive deliverables, or custom link names — Pro is $7/mo or $29/yr. There is also a one-time Lifetime option at $49 once if you would rather pay once and never think about it again. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Honest limits

• Each bucket holds up to 500 MB total on Pro. If you are handing off raw 4K footage or a massive dataset, a direct file transfer is still the right tool. A bucket is for sets of documents, images, PDFs, and smaller videos — not terabytes of source data.
• The link is viewable by anyone who has the URL. If you are submitting graded work and want it private, put a password on the bucket (Pro feature) so only the marker who has the password can open it.
• Free links expire after 7 days (when expiry is enabled). If your submission window is longer, either upgrade to Pro or buy a one-time keepalive for that specific link to keep it alive for a year or longer.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add more files to the bundle after I share the link?

Yes — you can add files to an existing bucket and the same link updates automatically. The person you shared it with opens the same URL and sees the added files immediately. No need to re-send.

Does the recipient need an account?

No. Viewing and downloading from a bucket link requires no account at all. Only the person creating and managing the link signs in (one Google tap).

How many files can I put in one bundle?

There is no hard file-count limit in the viewer. The practical ceiling is the storage cap — 100 MB total for free, up to 500 MB per bucket on Pro. For most assignment or project handoffs, that is more than enough.

Can I replace a file in the bundle without changing the link?

Yes. If you spot an error after sharing, you can remove and re-upload the corrected file. The bundle link stays the same and the updated version is what anyone who opens it next will see.

For more on why bundling beats zipping, the share a folder of files with one link post has the full comparison. And if your set is all photos, the send photos without losing quality guide covers the image-specific side of the same approach.