How to send a large file through Gmail?

Gmail is limited to send files with a maximum weight of 25 megabytes, in order to avoid Spam and for other plagiarism security reasons. But you have the option of using the Google Drive service to send files that exceed this weight.

But you should know that a link is sent through which the recipient can download the large file sent. Also, since it is possible to send attachments by Email , you have the option of using programs to compress files in order to reduce their weight.

 

How to Send a Large File Through Gmail? – Do it without Complications

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1. What is the maximum size that a file can have to be sent by Gmail?
2. What is the way to send large files through Gmail?
   1. on a PC
   2. From an iOS device
   3. On an Android phone
3. What to do when the file that was sent by Gmail cannot be accessed?
   1. Set the link to anyone who has it.
   2. Configure so that only the recipient of the mail sees it.

What is the maximum size that a file can have to be sent by Gmail?

To date, the maximum size that a file can have in Gmail to be sent is 25 Megas , even in some accounts only 20 is possible, this is according to the function of the email provider.

You can also see that when sending attachments through Gmail , a window is displayed indicating that it is not possible to do it directly, and that the files that exceed the maximum size will be uploaded to Google Drive, in order to obtain a link and send it as a message in Gmail.

 

What is the way to send large files through Gmail?

Since the Gmail service is available for all operating systems, you can send large files from any device , of course, for this it is necessary to share files from Google Drive to Gmail, due to the weight limit. Learn how to do it as follows:

on a PC

1. Open the Gmail service on your computer.
2. Click on the ‘Compose’ button.
3. Click on the ‘ Insert files with Drive’ icon.
4. Choose the large file you want to send.
5. Select how you want to send it either as a link or as an attachment.
6. Click on ‘Insert’.
7. Fill in the sending data in Gmail.
8. Click submit and you’re done.

An important fact that you should know is that a drive link is used for all types of office files. That is, Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents, among others, and a drive attachment , is used in those files that are not documents such as multimedia content or program executables.

From an iOS device

1. Enter your Gmail App either on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Click on the ‘Compose’ option located at the bottom on the right side.

 

 

3. Touch where it says ‘Attach’ in order to go to the ‘Drive’ section.
4. Select the file you need to send.
5. Fill in the details of the recipient of the email.
6. Click send and you’re done.

A very important fact that you need to know is that it is recommended to configure the privacy of the link that you are going to send through Google Drive, so that it is only available to the recipient of the email, or to anyone who has access to the link.

 

On an Android phone

1. On your Android mobile or tablet, open the Gmail App.
2. Click on the ‘Compose’ button
3. Tap where it says ‘Attach’ to enter the ‘Google Drive’ panel.
4. Select the large file you want to send.
5. Fill in the shipping information.
6. Click on ‘Send’ and that’s it.

On Android you should know that if you use the ‘Gmail Go’ application,  it will not be possible to redirect the application to Drive to attach files. So you will need to manually go to Drive and get the link, so you copy and paste it into your email created with Gmail Go.

What to do when the file that was sent by Gmail cannot be accessed?

When sending emails in Gmail using Google Drive , you must set privacy or access to links , because according to your settings, the recipient may not be able to access the file. In order to avoid this problem you just have to:

Set the link to anyone who has it.

According to the privacy that you configure in Google Drive, it will be the access to the sent link. It is recommended to put the option ‘ Any user who receives the link’  in this way the problem is solved if the receiver cannot access the file.

Configure so that only the recipient of the mail sees it.

You just have to place the link as private and that’s it, you will notice that when you display the options in Drive you will be able to do it, of course it is mandatory that the recipient has a Gmail account, otherwise they will not be able to access the file since they are required to log in .