Ios mail drop

iOS Mail Drop!

Mail Drop is a feature in the iOS Mail app that allows you to send large files or attachments to others via email. Here's how it works:

What is Mail Drop?

Mail Drop is a service that allows you to send files up to 5GB in size to others via email. This feature is especially useful when you need to send large files, such as videos, photos, or documents, that are too big to send via traditional email.

How does Mail Drop work?

When you try to send a large file via email, the Mail app will prompt you to use Mail Drop. You can then choose to upload your file to iCloud and share a link to the file with the recipient. The recipient can then download the file from the link.

Benefits of Mail Drop

1. Large file sending: Mail Drop allows you to send files up to 5GB in size, which is much larger than the typical email attachment limit.
2. Convenience: You don't need to worry about finding an alternative file-sharing service or creating a separate account.
3. Security: Mail Drop uses end-to-end encryption to ensure that your files are secure and protected from unauthorized access.

How to use Mail Drop on iOS

1. Open the Mail app on your iOS device.
2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
3. Attach the file you want to send.
4. If the file is too large, the Mail app will prompt you to use Mail Drop.
5. Tap "Use Mail Drop" to upload your file to iCloud.
6. Share the link to the file with the recipient.
7. The recipient can then download the file from the link.

Tips and limitations

• Mail Drop is available on iOS devices running iOS 10 or later.
• The 5GB file size limit applies to each individual file, not the total size of all files sent via Mail Drop.
• Mail Drop files are stored in iCloud for 30 days before they are deleted.
• If you need to send files larger than 5GB, you may need to use a third-party file-sharing service.

Overall, Mail Drop is a convenient and secure way to send large files via email on your iOS device.