25 MB is the maximum attachment size for Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and ProtonMail. Outlook is even stricter at 20 MB. If your file is even slightly over this limit, your email will bounce. Here's how to get around it.
Method 1: Use FileDroppy (Fastest)
Upload your file to FileDroppy, copy the download link, and paste it into your email. Done in under 30 seconds.
- No account required — just drag and drop
- Free for files up to 500 MB
- Recipient clicks the link to download — no account needed on their end
- Password protection included for free
Method 2: Google Drive Link
If you use Gmail, files over 25 MB are automatically uploaded to Google Drive when you try to attach them. The recipient gets a link instead of an attachment. This works, but the recipient may need a Google account to download.
Method 3: Compress to ZIP
Right-click the file and choose "Compress" or "Send to > Compressed folder." If your file is 26-40 MB and contains documents, compression might bring it under 25 MB. This won't help with already-compressed formats like MP4, JPEG, or PDF.
Method 4: Split the File
Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to split a file into multiple parts under 25 MB each. Send each part as a separate attachment. The recipient uses the same tool to reassemble. This works but is cumbersome.
Which Method Is Best?
For files between 25 MB and 500 MB, FileDroppy is the fastest option. No compression, no splitting, no waiting — just upload and share the link. For files that are just barely over 25 MB, try compression first.