Mail attachment size limit

The maximum size limit for email attachments varies depending on the email service provider, email client, and the type of attachment. Here are some general guidelines:

Email Service Providers:

  1. Gmail: 25 MB (free account), 50 GB (paid account)
  2. Yahoo Mail: 25 MB (free account), 1 TB (paid account)
  3. Outlook.com: 20 MB (free account), 5 GB (paid account)
  4. Hotmail: 10 MB (free account), 5 GB (paid account)
  5. ProtonMail: 1 GB (free account), 5 GB (paid account)

Email Clients:

  1. Microsoft Outlook: 20 MB (default), can be increased to 50 MB or more by adjusting settings
  2. Mozilla Thunderbird: 10 MB (default), can be increased by adjusting settings
  3. Apple Mail: 10 MB (default), can be increased by adjusting settings

File Types:

  1. PDFs: usually allowed up to 10-20 MB
  2. Images: usually allowed up to 5-10 MB
  3. Videos: usually not allowed or have a very low limit (e.g., 1-2 MB)
  4. Zip files: usually allowed up to 10-20 MB
  5. Executable files: usually not allowed due to security concerns

Workarounds:

  1. Use cloud storage services: upload large files to cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive and share the link instead of attaching the file.
  2. Use file compression: compress large files using tools like WinZip or 7-Zip to reduce their size.
  3. Split large files: split large files into smaller parts and attach each part separately.

Remember to always check with your email service provider or email client for their specific attachment size limits and any restrictions on file types.