About

4Shared is a large online storage facility, founded in the United States, that allows Internet users to store and share text, audio, video, photo, and other files. Operating on a freemium and proprietary license model, it offers a generous 15GB of free storage, making it easy, handy, and accessible. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of file management features including Cloud Sync, File Sync, WebDAV Support, and general File Storage, with capabilities to suggest and vote on new features. Its product portfolio extends beyond the online platform to include the 4shared Desktop application for Mac, Windows, and Linux, facilitating parallel and resumable uploads/downloads with shell integration, and the 4Sync application for Dropbox-like folder synchronization across multiple PCs. Mobile users are supported with applications for Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad, and HUAWEI AppGallery. 4Shared is noted for its user-friendly approach to free accounts, offering fast and reliable servers, a 2GB file size limit, and only a 20-second wait for downloads from shared folders. The interface resembles a regular Explorer/file manager, allowing for sorting, moving, and drag-and-drop functionality. Advanced features include file descriptions, visibility and access control, file replacement without link changes, in-account zipping/unzipping, guest upload folders, and the unique ability to register a custom subdomain (*.4shared.com) for chosen files and folders. For audio and video, it automatically creates low-resolution copies for direct streaming and provides embed-codes. Despite its extensive offerings, particularly popular in non-English-speaking regions and considered among the largest globally by user numbers, it competes with services like Dropbox, SkyDrive, iCloud, Mediafire, and Mega. While specific founding year, revenue figures, leadership, and employee count are not detailed, 4Shared continuously works on new features, providing most of them for free, demonstrating a strong commitment to its user base.