File Sharing for Architects

You have floor plans in DWG format, 3D renders in OBJ and a spec document in PDF. Your contractor needs all of them today. They do not have AutoCAD and they are not setting up a Dropbox account.

Why Standard File Sharing Fails for Architecture

Architecture files are large, diverse and often confidential. A single DWG file can be 50 MB. A full set of construction documents with renderings can hit 500 MB. Email cannot handle these sizes. Cloud storage services require accounts and compress some file formats during upload.

Architects also work with non-technical collaborators: clients reviewing plans, contractors on job sites, engineers in different firms. The file sharing method needs to work for everyone without technical setup.

How EasySend Works for Architects

1. Bundle all project files into one upload: DWG drawings, PDF specs, 3D renders, material schedules
2. Get one share link that contains everything the recipient needs
3. Add password protection for confidential client projects
4. Track downloads to confirm contractors received the latest revision

Supported Architecture File Types

• DWG (AutoCAD drawings)
• STL (3D printing and modeling)
• OBJ (3D models with materials)
• PDF (construction documents, specifications)
• PSD (presentation renderings)
• ZIP (bundled project archives)

Revision Management

Architecture projects go through many revisions. Use descriptive file names that include the revision number and date (FloorPlan_Rev03_20260329.dwg). Upload the latest revision as a new bundle and share the updated link. The 3-day auto-expiry on free uploads naturally phases out old revisions.

Sharing with Job Sites

Contractors on job sites typically use their phones. EasySend works in any mobile browser with no app to install. Share the link via text message and the contractor downloads plans directly to their phone. QR codes printed on physical documents give instant access to the digital version.