How to send large files via email.
Don’t let file size limits stop you from getting work done. Learn how to send large files via email without breaking them apart.
Productivity doesn’t need to stop with a large file. You can still share your larger files through your email platforms using a few different methods.
Tips for sending large files through email.
Most email platforms have upper limits on how large a file can be to send. For Gmail and Ymail users, up to 25MB of attachments can be shared. Outlook limits files to no larger than 20MB.
Luckily, that doesn’t have to stop you from sending your attachments — or force you to send multiple emails. It is possible for your important documents to be sent in one message. There are a few different ways to get around email file size limits.
Upload to the Drive.
One of the most common ways to send large files via email is to upload them to a cloud-based sharing service, many of which are easily found online. These platforms make it easy to send large files. They typically don’t have file size limits, and you can make the entire folder or specific pieces sharable.
Use the following instructions to share your files through a link:
- Upload your attachment.
- Copy the sharable link.
- Send the link in an email.
- When your recipient opens their email, they can simply click the link and see the file — no downloads necessary.
The only downside to using a file-sharing platform is that you need to use a third-party service. And in some cases, it might also mean that your intended email recipient needs to sign up for that platform as well.