How big of a file can you mail

The maximum file size that can be mailed via email depends on several factors, including:

  1. Email provider: Each email provider has its own file size limit. For example:
    • Gmail: 25 MB (free account), 50 GB (paid account)
    • Outlook.com: 20 MB (free account), 50 GB (paid account)
    • Yahoo Mail: 25 MB (free account), 1 TB (paid account)
    • ProtonMail: 1 GB (free account), 5 GB (paid account)
  2. Email client: The file size limit may also depend on the email client you're using. For example:
    • Microsoft Outlook: 20 MB (default limit), can be increased to 50 MB or more by adjusting settings
    • Mozilla Thunderbird: 10 MB (default limit), can be increased by adjusting settings
  3. Internet service provider (ISP): Your ISP may also have its own file size limits for email attachments.
  4. Recipient's email provider: The recipient's email provider may have its own file size limits, which could affect the maximum file size you can send.

In general, most email providers have a file size limit of around 10-25 MB. If you need to send a larger file, you may need to use an alternative method, such as:

  1. File sharing services: Services like WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive allow you to send large files (up to 2 GB or more) by uploading them to their servers and sharing the link with the recipient.
  2. Cloud storage: You can upload your file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive and share the link with the recipient.
  3. FTP or SFTP: If you need to send a very large file, you can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) to transfer the file directly to the recipient's server.

Remember to always check with your email provider and the recipient's email provider to ensure that the file size you plan to send is within their limits.