We've all been there. You've just finished working on an important presentation, a high-resolution video, or a collection of photos, and you need to email it to a colleague or client. You attach the file, click send, and then... an error message appears telling you the file is too large to send.
Why Do Email Attachments Fail?
The frustrating reality is that most email providers impose strict limits on attachment sizes. These limits exist because email was never designed to transfer large files — it was created decades ago when files were measured in kilobytes, not gigabytes.
Here are the attachment limits for the most popular email services:
| Email Provider | Attachment Limit |
|---|---|
| Gmail | 25 MB |
| Microsoft 365 / Outlook | 20–25 MB |
| Yahoo Mail | 25 MB |
| Apple iCloud Mail | 20 MB |
Common Workarounds (and Why They Fall Short)
Many people try these approaches when hitting attachment limits:
- Compressing files into ZIP archives: This might reduce file size by 10–20%, but it's rarely enough for videos, photos, or already-compressed formats.
- Splitting files into multiple emails: Time-consuming, confusing for recipients, and error-prone.
- Reducing image or video quality: Defeats the purpose if you need to share high-quality content.
- Using consumer file sharing services: Often require recipients to create accounts, bombard them with ads, or lack adequate security for sensitive files.
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