HTTP vs FTP upload

Question

I am building a large website where members will be allowed to upload content (images, videos) up to 20MB of size (maybe a little less like 15MB, we haven\'t settled on a fi

Answer 1

Is HTTP uploading reliable enough for such large files

One major advantage of FTP would be the ability to resume aborted uploads. Most FTP servers and clients support this, though it's not always activated. Whereas with HTTP, it's theoretically possible using special headers, but a normal client (i.e. browser) will not support it.

Another advantage would be bulk uploads: very simple in FTP, not so in HTTP.

But why not simply offer both options? HTTP for those who are behind proxies or won't/can't use an FTP client, and FTP for people who have to do upload many or large uploads over unreliable connections.