Recently, our customer support team has been getting a number of requests from users trying to send multiple files to a given recipient.  Typically our users are designers or photographers trying to get proofs delivered to customers in a timely manner.  Fortunately, there is a quick and easy way to accomplish sending multiple files through YouLoad.

WinZip/Compressed Folders or StuffIt
YouLoad Basic, Professional, and Enterprise all support file compression programs such as WinZip (Windows) and StuffIt (Mac/Windows).  These programs allow users to send entire folders or combine multiple files into one compressed file, which can then be easily uploaded and sent via the YouLoad service.  Most Windows users (XP and Vista), can automatically compress files without the need to download and install WinZip.  Simply right-click on the files or folder you would like to compress and choose the option Send To and select Compress (zipped) Folder from the fly-out menu.  The selected files/folder will be compressed into a new file and renamed, not affecting any of your original files.  Apple users have a similar capability with the program StuffIt, which comes pre-installed on Macs, and allows users to send compressed files.

The Catch-22...
What do you do in the event you send a user a "zipped" file and they only have StuffIt, or vice versa?  In this scenario, you have no choice to download a copy of the software you do not have installed (both versions are offered FREE, although StuffIt is for a limited time trial).

Can Load.com just make YouLoad send multiple files without these other programs?
Yes. We're already working on it.