How to email large files in mail on mac
The age-old problem of sending large files via email!
On a Mac, you can email large files using various methods. Here are a few:
Method 1: Using the Mail app's built-in file attachment limit
The Mail app on your Mac has a built-in file attachment limit of 25MB. If your file is larger than this, you'll need to use one of the methods below.
Method 2: Using iCloud Drive
- Open the Mail app and compose a new email.
- Click on the "Attach file" button.
- Select "iCloud Drive" from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the file you want to attach from your iCloud Drive storage.
- The file will be uploaded to iCloud Drive and attached to your email.
Method 3: Using Google Drive or Dropbox
- Open the Mail app and compose a new email.
- Click on the "Attach file" button.
- Select "Google Drive" or "Dropbox" from the dropdown menu (depending on which service you use).
- Sign in to your Google Drive or Dropbox account if prompted.
- Choose the file you want to attach from your Google Drive or Dropbox storage.
- The file will be uploaded to the cloud storage service and attached to your email.
Method 4: Using a third-party file transfer service
There are several third-party services that allow you to send large files via email, such as:
- WeTransfer: A popular service that allows you to send large files up to 2GB for free.
- SendSpace: A service that allows you to send large files up to 3GB for free.
- Hightail (formerly YouSendIt): A service that allows you to send large files up to 2GB for free.
To use one of these services, follow these steps:
- Go to the website of the file transfer service you want to use.
- Upload your file to the service.
- Enter the recipient's email address and any additional information you want to include.
- Click "Send" to send the file.
Method 5: Using a cloud storage service's email feature
Some cloud storage services, such as Microsoft OneDrive or Apple's iCloud, offer an email feature that allows you to send large files via email. To use this feature, follow these steps:
- Open the cloud storage service's app or website.
- Upload your file to the service.
- Click on the "Share" or "Send" button.
- Enter the recipient's email address and any additional information you want to include.
- Click "Send" to send the file.
I hope these methods help you email large files on your Mac!