Abstract: According to various aspects and examples described herein, systems and methods for uploading/transferring files are provided. In one aspect, an upload manager is provided, the upload manager for coordinating a transfer of an image file to a remote location. In one example, the upload manger includes logic for creating a reduced size image file associated with the image file, the reduced size image file having a smaller data size than the image file, initiating a transfer of the reduced size image file to the remote location, and initiating a transfer of the image file to the remote location subsequent to initiating the transfer of the reduced size image file. Transferring a reduced size image file (e.g., a thumbnailed version) may allow for relatively fast transfer and access times of the reduced size file compared to the full size version image file.

Abstract: According to various aspects and examples described herein, systems and methods for sharing files are provided. In one example, a file selection interface system for including a reference link with an email message is provided. The system including logic for including a reference link with an email message, the reference link associated with a file stored on a server and including a visual representation of the file and location information for the file. The system further includes logic for initiating the sending of the email message to a recipient remote from the server, the reference link allowing access to the file stored on the server. In one example, the reference link includes an ActiveX control reference to a location of the file on the server. Further, the file may include an image file (e.g., a photo or video file), and the location include an online photo storage account.

Abstract: According to various aspects and examples described herein, systems and methods for selecting files for transfer via email are provided. In one example, a file selection interface is provided for selecting a file for transfer (e.g., embedding or attaching to an email) within a webmail environment. The file selection interface includes logic for displaying local files stored with a computer and remote files associated with a remote source, wherein the local files and remote files may be selected for transfer with an email message, and logic for initiating a process for embedding or attaching a selected file from the displayed local and remote files to the email message. The remote sources may include servers, such as online photo storage accounts, as well as files accessible through an internet search of at least one online sources.