Why does apple mail embed attachments
Apple Mail embeds attachments by default to ensure that the attachments are delivered with the email message and are not lost or corrupted during transmission. Here are some reasons why Apple Mail embeds attachments:
- Reliability: Embedding attachments ensures that the recipient receives the entire email message, including the attachments, in a single package. This reduces the risk of attachments being lost or corrupted during transmission.
- Security: Embedding attachments helps to prevent malicious code from being executed. By embedding the attachments, Apple Mail can scan them for viruses and malware, and prevent them from being executed on the recipient's device.
- Compatibility: Embedding attachments ensures that the attachments are compatible with the recipient's email client and device. This is particularly important when sending attachments to recipients who use older email clients or devices that may not support certain file formats.
- Convenience: Embedding attachments makes it easier for the recipient to access and view the attachments. They don't need to download the attachments separately, which can be a hassle.
- Performance: Embedding attachments can improve the performance of email transmission. By sending the attachments as part of the email message, Apple Mail can take advantage of the email protocol's built-in compression and encryption features, which can reduce the size of the email message and improve transmission speed.
However, there are some scenarios where embedding attachments may not be desirable. For example:
- Large attachments: Embedding large attachments can increase the size of the email message, which can lead to slower transmission times and increased storage requirements.
- Confidentiality: Embedding attachments can compromise the confidentiality of sensitive information, as the attachments are transmitted in plain text.
To avoid embedding attachments, you can use Apple Mail's "Send as attachment" option, which sends the attachments as separate files rather than embedding them in the email message. This option is available in the "Attachments" menu or by right-clicking on the attachment and selecting "Send as attachment".