How to Send Large Files Through Gmail in 3 Easy Ways | Scribe

    How to Send Large Files Through Gmail in 3 Easy Ways

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    • 53 seconds
    • Google DriveGoogle Drive
    • GmailGmail

    Option 1: Send Large Files With Google Drive

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    Go to your Google Drive and click "New"
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    Click "File upload", choose the files from your computer and upload them
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    Go to your Gmail and click "Compose" to write a new message or go to the email where you need to send the attachment
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    To add a large attachment, click on the Google Drive icon
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    Select your files or use the search bar to locate them
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    Click "Add as link," and a link to the file will be added to your email
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    Alert! Google may ask you to authorize your recipient to access the file. You can choose to grant them access as Viewer (they can view the file), Commenter (they can view and comment on the file), or Editor (they can view, comment, and edit the file). You can select a role and press send again.

    Option 2: Compress Your Files

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    Open your file explorer, and find get the files you want to send.
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    Right-click on your files. Select “Send to” and then Compressed folder (on Windows) or Compress (on Mac)
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    Right-click on your files. Select “Send to” and then Compressed folder (on Windows) or Compress (on Mac)
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    Your file size will significantly reduce
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    Compose a new email in Gmail and click on Attach files
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    Find your zipped file
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    Click "Open"
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    Press Send

    Option 3: Use a File-Sharing Service

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    Tip! Use large file-sending services such as WeTransfer, Dropbox or TransferNow to bypass the Gmail attachment size limit.