You can use Gmail for everything from composing a message using artificial intelligence (AI) tosupercharging with keyboard shortcuts. However, Gmail doesn’t send emails with more than 25MB of attachments. The size limit prevents clutter in your inbox, but it makes sharing large documents and files challenging. You can use Google Drive or a compression tool to bypass Gmail’s attachment size limits. Here’s how to send files over 25MB on Gmail, whether you use a Windows PC or one of thebest 5G smartphones.
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How to send a file over 25MB on Gmail using Google Drive
You can’t add a file over 25MB as a Gmail attachment. However, you can share it as a Google Drive link. If you’re sharing a single large file, Gmail uploads it to your Drive and adds a download link to your email. When you share multiple files, uploading them yourself to Google Drive is better. This ensures your files are organized and easily accessible.
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You can also use other cloud storage services, such as OneDrive and Dropbox, to send files larger than 25MB on Gmail.
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How to send large files on a smartphone
We show you how to send a file over 25MB on Gmail using Google Drive on a Samsung phone running Android 14. The steps are similar for other Android phones and iPhones.
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How to send a file over 25MB on Gmail using a compression tool
If you don’t want to send a file as a link, compress it into a ZIP file. A zipped file is smaller than the original folder but contains similar data. Windows, Mac devices, and iPhones come with built-in compression tools. You must download a third-party app on Android to compress files.
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We used the ZArchiver app to zip files on a Samsung phone running Android 14. Steps may vary depending on the app you use.
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Email large files with ease
The methods discussed above help you send a file over 25MB on Gmail. While you’re at it, learnhow to mass delete emailsso that your inbox doesn’t get cluttered with junk. Gmail also allows you tocreate a custom email alias, so you don’t have to reveal your real email to others.
