How to increase mail size limit in outlook 2013
The default email size limit in Outlook 2013 is 20 MB. If you need to send larger files, you can increase the size limit by following these steps:
Method 1: Increase the attachment size limit
- Open Outlook 2013 and go to File > Options.
- Click on Mail in the left pane.
- Under Send and receive, click on More Settings.
- In the Internet Calendars section, click on Edit.
- In the Edit Internet Calendars window, click on the Advanced tab.
- In the Attachment size limit field, enter the new size limit you want to set (e.g., 50 MB).
- Click OK to close the window, then click OK again to close the More Settings window.
- Click OK to close the Options window.
Method 2: Increase the email size limit using a registry tweak
- Open the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) by searching for it in the Start menu or by typing
regedit
in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R). - Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\Preferences
- Create a new DWORD value named
MaxAttachmentSize
and set its value to the new size limit you want to set (e.g., 50 MB). - Close the Registry Editor.
Note: Changing the registry can potentially cause issues with your Outlook installation. Make sure to back up your registry before making any changes.
Method 3: Use a third-party add-in
There are several third-party add-ins available that can increase the email size limit in Outlook 2013. Some popular options include:
- Attachment Savior: This add-in allows you to send files up to 2 GB in size.
- Large File Send: This add-in allows you to send files up to 10 GB in size.
- Send Large Files: This add-in allows you to send files up to 10 GB in size.
Keep in mind that using a third-party add-in may require additional setup and configuration.