HIGHLIGHTS. Gmail lets you send files or photos larger than 25MB. Users can use Google Drive to send larger files through Gmail. One can also use WeTransfers to send up to 2GB files.
Why can’t I send files larger than 25MB?
The Gmail Attachment Limit Explained So in reality, you’re looking at a maximum file size of only 12.5MB. If you send a file larger than 25MB, you’ll receive an error code. Gmail then automatically uploads the files to Google Drive and places a link to the Drive file into the body of the email.
How can I email a video that is bigger than 25 MB?
Insert files using Google Drive All you have to do is insert your video from Google Drive, then click send. If your file is greater than 25 MB, Gmail automatically adds the Google Drive link to your email instead of including the video as an attachment .