How to Send Large Files With Gmail

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Method 1: Compress and Send

ZIP archive files work like a standard folder on your computer. With zipped files, the contents are compressed to reduce file size. A recipient can extract the file and use it in the original format.

Compress on Mac

Step 1:Open Finder on Mac and select the files you want to compress.

Step 2:Right-click on them and selectCompressfrom the context menu.

Step 4:macOS will create a ZIP file.

You can now compose an email in Gmail, click theattachment icon, and attach the ZIP file to send.

Compress on Windows

Step 1:PressWindows+Ekeys to open the File Explorer menu.

Step 2:Select the media files you want to compress.

Step 3:Right-click on them and selectCompress to ZIP filefrom the context menu.

Step 4:File Manager will create a ZIP file to share on Gmail.

You can now compose an email in Gmail, click theattachment icon, and attach the ZIP file to send.

You may check out various ways toreduce a file size.

All personal Google accounts get 15 GB of free storage. You can upload your large files toGoogle Driveand generate a sharing link to send over Gmail.

Step 1:Visit Google Drive on the web.

Step 2:Log in with your Google account details.

Step 3:Check the available Drive storage from the left sidebar.

Step 4:Select theNewbutton in the top-left corner and clickFile upload.

Step 5:Select the files you want to send over Gmail.

Step 6:Once you upload files to Google Drive, select it and click thelink iconat the top.

Step 7:The general access is restricted by default. Expand it and selectAnyone with the link.

Step 8:Select from three permissions for the recipient –Viewer,Commenter, orEditor. Select theCopy linkbutton.

Step 9:Open Gmail online and log in with your Google account details, then Compose a new email, add the recipient’s email address and subject, and paste the Google Drive link.

Step 10:Hit theSendbutton.

While Google Drive is ideal for consumers, professionals may want extra security when sharing sensitive files.Microsoft’s OneDriveis a good choice for sharing large files in a professional environment. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Open the OneDrive site in a web browser and sign in with Microsoft account details.

Step 2:SelectCreate or Uploadat the top and selectFiles UploadorFolder Upload.

Step 3:Select the files you want to upload to OneDrive.

Step 4:Click the file or folder and hit theSharebutton at the top.

Step 5:Select theAnyone with the link can editoption.

Step 6:Set the expiration date and password if needed, and hit theApplybutton.

Step 7:OneDrive will generate a link to share on Gmail.

Step 8:Compose an email using Gmail (refer to the steps above).

Step 9:Paste the link and hit theSendbutton.

Method 4: Send Large Files Using WeTransfer

TheWeTransfermethod allows you to set an expiration date on the file, just like OneDrive allows. You can add files of up to 2 GB free. The steps are below.

Step 1:Navigate to the WeTransfer site.

Step 2:ClickAdd files Or select a folder, then select your file.

Step 3:Scroll down, tick theget transfer link, and click the button forGet a link.

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Last updated on 13 July, 2024

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