How to Retrieve Expired/Deleted Files from WeTransfer

WeTransfer is a cloud-based online platform. It allows you to transfer files to others, especially large files. Unlike other cloud storage, such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox, WeTransfer won’t run out of capacity and demand frequent cleaning.

You don’t need to create an account on WeTransfer to share files online safely. You can upload many types of large files quickly on WeTransfer and send the link to download them to other email addresses.

This service is free for transferring a maximum of 20 types of files, up to 3 GB per month, and 10 transfers. With WeTransfer Ultimate, you can set an expiration date for those uploaded files.

Can I download a transfer that expired?

How to retrieve expired files from WeTransfer?

Thus, if the sender has made their transfer as Recoverable, you can follow the steps below to retrieve expired files from WeTransfer. Usually, the recovery time is limited to 3 days for free users and 1 year for Ultimate users.

Step 1. Go to your download link and check if there is an option to recover the transfer.

Step 2. Click the Recover files button to recover and download the expired transfer.

What if you deleted WeTransfer files mistakenly?

Sometimes, you may delete WeTransfer files by mistake after downloading on a PC or iPhone. Usually, you can go to the Recycle Bin first to see whether the deleted WeTransfer files are in it. If not, your files may be permanently deleted. If the files are too large or the Recycle Bin has been emptied, you can’t find files in the Recycle Bin as well.

At this time, the best method is to employ a reliable data recovery software to retrieve them (if you don't have any backups). Don't worry, we will introduce two super useful software, one for Windows PC and the other for iPhone. 

Option 1: Recover deleted WeTransfer files with AOMEI FastRecovery (for Windows)

AOMEI FastRecovery is simple and reliable data recovery software that can quickly restore deleted files from HDDs, SSDs, SD cards, USB drives, cameras, etc., on Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, and Servers. 

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Step 1. Launch AOMEI FastRecovery on the computer and find the drive where the deleted WeTransfer files are saved before. Click Scan.

Step 2. It will scan the drive with Quick Scan. In addition, you can use the Filter and Search bar to quickly find the deleted WeTransfer files. 

Step 3. If the target file is still not found, click Deep Scan to search for more disappearing files on that drive. After that, tick the target files and click Recover.

Option 2: Recover deleted WeTransfer files with MyRecover for iOS 

It’s easy to recover deleted WeTransfer files from iOS devices if you have iTunes or iCloud backups. However, there is a problem with restoring files from the backup. The previous backup will overwrite the existing data after restoring. To recover part of deleted iOS data, it's wise to use professional iPhone data recovery software.

Step 1. Download AOMEI Data Recovery for iOS on your Windows PC. Connect your iOS devices to the computer and tap Trust the computer on your iOS devices.

Step 2. After the software identifies your iOS devices, click “Scan Now” to start the scanning process.

Step 3. Select the type of data from the left panel and click the file you want to recover. Click “Recover” in the top right corner to save it to another location.

FAQs about WeTransfer files

Where are WeTransfer files stored on phones?

To keep the files downloaded from WeTransfer, the program creates a folder called 'WeTransfer'. For images, they will be saved in Pictures under a WeTransfer folder, while for videos, you can access them in your device's Movies folder.

Can you recall WeTransfer?

If you don’t use a WeTransfer account to upload files, you can’t recall the uploaded files. After you finish the upload, you can only wait until the download link expires.

How to remove already sent files?

You can open the confirmation email you received after uploading the files. Click the “Delete Transfer” button on the “Manage Transfer” page to delete the transferred files immediately. Alternatively, you can find all of the uploaded files via transfer history. Files on WeTransfer can be deleted from the transfer history.

Conclusion

You can retrieve expired files from WeTransfer if you are using the Ultimate account or the shared link is recoverable, usually up to 3 days for free users after expiration. Otherwise, please contact the sender to re-share it on WeTransfer(if possible).

In addition, some users may deleted WeTransfer files accidentally after downloading, either on Windows PC or iOS devices. Please check the temporary storage or if there are any backups first. If not, try reliable data recovery software - AOMEI FastRecovery for Windows PC and MyRecover for iOS devices.