# What does the person I send a file to see?

[Receiving files](https://storage.to/help/receiving) · Updated 2026-10-01 · Applies to All plans

**Short answer**: Your link opens a storage.to download page with a preview, the file's size and when it expires. They click Download to start. They don't need an account, and links never start downloading on their own.

## On the download page

- **Preview**: Images and videos can be previewed before downloading.
- **Details**: File name, size and time left before it expires.
- **QR code**: Scan it to open the link on a phone.
- **Password**: If you set one, they enter it before downloading.

> **Pro**: On Pro, the download page shows your logo, name and colour, and you can get a receipt when someone downloads. [See plans](https://storage.to/premium)

## Related

- [Can I put my logo on the download page?](https://storage.to/help/custom-branding)
- [Can I see who downloaded my file?](https://storage.to/help/download-receipts)
- [Is there a download speed limit?](https://storage.to/help/download-speed)