Email large files in Gmail
Gmail has a 25 MB attachment size limit. If you need to send a file larger than 25 MB, you can use one of the following methods:
1. Use Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage service that is integrated with Gmail. You can use Google Drive to store large files and send them as links in emails.
To send a large file using Google Drive:
Open Gmail and compose a new email.
Click the Drive icon at the bottom of the compose window.
Select the file you want to send from your Google Drive account.
Click Insert as link.
Click Send.
2. Use a third-party file sharing service
There are a number of third-party file sharing services that you can use to send large files. Some popular options include Dropbox, OneDrive, and WeTransfer.
To send a large file using a third-party file sharing service:
Upload the file to the file sharing service.
Generate a link to the file.
Copy the link and paste it into the body of your email.
Click Send.
3. Compress the file
If your file is only slightly larger than 25 MB, you may be able to compress it to reduce its size. There are a number of free and paid file compression software programs available.
To compress a file:
Open the file compression software.
Select the file you want to compress.
Choose a compression level.
Click Compress.
Once the file is compressed, you can attach it to your email and send it.
Which method should you use?
The best method for sending large files in Gmail depends on your specific needs. If you are sending the file to someone who also uses Google Drive, using Google Drive is the easiest and most convenient option. If you are sending the file to someone who does not use Google Drive, you may want to use a third-party file sharing service. If your file is only slightly larger than 25 MB, you may be able to compress it to reduce its size and send it as an attachment.
Additional tips
If you are sending a large file, be sure to let the recipient know in advance so that they can expect it.
If you are sending a file to a large group of people, consider using a mailing list service instead of sending individual emails.
If you are sending a confidential file, you may want to encrypt it before sending it.