You have built a stunning scene in V-Ray 6.0003. Your .skp file is 2GB. Your texture folder is 3GB. Your V-Ray proxy objects are another 4GB.
RAR files are a type of compressed archive. If you're dealing with large files, compressing them into a RAR file can make them easier to transfer. Most cloud storage services and file transfer platforms can handle RAR files.
You have a large project using (2019–2023, 64-bit) — scene files, textures, light cache, proxy meshes, and renders. You need to send it to a collaborator or client securely , and you want to avoid monthly fees or sketchy “free best” sites.
| Component | Best Free Option | Why It’s Best | |-----------|----------------|----------------| | | V-Ray 60003 (Trial or Educational) | Full compatibility with SketchUp 2019–2023 x64 | | Compression | 7-Zip (AES-256) | Open source, splits archives, strong encryption | | Secure Transfer | RAR split + Google Drive/MEGA (15GB free each) | True DIY "Rartransfer" – no file size limits | | Direct Send (<5GB) | TransferNow or Internxt Send | No account, TLS encryption, auto-expiry | | Password Exchange | Signal or ProtonMail | End-to-end encrypted, separate channel |
For files generated in SketchUp 2019–2023 ecosystems, cloud storage is the most reliable method.
7z a -mx=9 -mhe=on -p"STRONG_PASSWORD" -v2g project.7z "C:\SketchUp_Project"
