How To Send Large Files Via Email?

Use a cloud storage service (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud Drive) and share a link

Upload the file to the cloud, then set sharing permissions (view or edit)

Copy the share link and paste it into an email

Use email providers’ built-in large attachment options (e.g., “Send via Google Drive” / “Attach from Drive”)

Compress files into a ZIP or RAR archive before attaching

Split the file into smaller parts using a file-splitting tool, then attach each part

Send multiple emails with parts labeled clearly (Part 1, Part 2, etc.)

Use a dedicated file transfer service (WeTransfer, Smash, Dropbox Transfer) and email the download link

Use SFTP or secure file transfer (server-to-server) if your organization supports it

Use an enterprise secure email/file portal if available (e.g., Proofpoint, Mimecast, SecureSend)

Ensure the recipient has access to the link or can download the attachment

If required, password-protect the archive and share the password via a separate channel (e.g., another email or SMS)

Verify the recipient can open the file format before sending (especially for PDFs, Office files, and compressed archives)

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