How to reduce iphone photo size for email

The eternal struggle of trying to send large photos via email! Here are some ways to reduce the size of your iPhone photos before sending them via email:

Method 1: Compress Photos using the Photos App

  1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Select the photo(s) you want to compress.
  3. Tap the "Share" icon (a box with an arrow coming out of it).
  4. Tap "Compress Photo" (available in iOS 14 and later).
  5. Choose the compression level: "Low" ( smallest file size, lowest quality) or "Medium" (balanced file size and quality).
  6. Tap "Save" to compress the photo.

Method 2: Use the Files App

  1. Open the Files app on your iPhone.
  2. Find the photo you want to compress and tap on it.
  3. Tap the "Share" icon (a box with an arrow coming out of it).
  4. Tap "Compress" (available in iOS 14 and later).
  5. Choose the compression level: "Low" (smallest file size, lowest quality) or "Medium" (balanced file size and quality).
  6. Tap "Save" to compress the photo.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party App

  1. Download and install a third-party app like TinyPNG, ImageOptim, or Resize (available on the App Store).
  2. Open the app and select the photo you want to compress.
  3. Adjust the compression settings as desired (e.g., quality, file size).
  4. Tap "Compress" or "Save" to compress the photo.

Method 4: Use the Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
  2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  3. Tap the "Attach" icon (a paperclip) and select the photo you want to send.
  4. Tap "Reduce File Size" (available in iOS 14 and later).
  5. Choose the compression level: "Low" (smallest file size, lowest quality) or "Medium" (balanced file size and quality).
  6. Tap "Save" to compress the photo and attach it to the email.

By using one of these methods, you should be able to reduce the size of your iPhone photos and send them via email without any issues.