Twittershare for Mac

Quick summary

Twitter lacks a built-in file transfer feature, and Twittershare fills that gap by letting you attach files to your tweets. It works as a web interface and also offers a Dashboard Widget (the version reviewed here). Once connected to your Twitter account, you type your message, drop a file into the widget, and click the send button to publish.

How to use it

• Connect Twittershare to your Twitter account, open the widget, and compose your tweet.
• Drag and drop the file you want to share into the widget area.
• Click the Twittershare button to upload and post the link to your followers.

Key details and limits

• Files are hosted on Phoreo’s servers and a link is posted to your timeline for followers to access.
• Individual uploads are limited to 10 MB, so large media won’t be supported yet.
• Currently files are visible to anyone who follows your Twitter account; there’s no option to restrict a file to selected followers.

Prospects and recommendation

Twittershare is a straightforward, convenient addition for people who want to attach small files to tweets. The 10 MB cap and lack of privacy controls are clear shortcomings, but as a simple sharing tool it’s useful right now. Hopefully future updates will allow larger uploads and selective sharing.

Alternative option

If you’re looking for other lightweight ways to share files with social contacts, consider free services that integrate with social platforms or cloud storage links as a workaround.