Sending large files (up to 10 GB in size) through Gmail via Google Drive is as easy as uploading the file to your Google Drive account and then sending it as a shared URL. The process is similar, but not exactly the same as sending a regular file attachment in Gmail.
How to Send Large Files Through Gmail Using Google Drive
There are two ways to use Google Drive to email big files. If you uploaded the file to Google Drive, select it while you’re composing the email. Or, if the file is on your computer, upload it to Google Drive and send it all in one motion.
Send Large Files From an Android Device
Use these steps to send large files via Gmail on your Android device: To upload the file right now, select the Upload tab and choose Select files from your device. If you’re choosing a file that’s stored in your Google Drive account, find it in one of the other tabs: My Drive, Shared With Me, or Recent.
Send Large Files From iOS
If you’re using the Gmail app on an iOS device, do this:
How to Share File Access on Your Computer
If the file you’re sending has share permissions in Google Drive, but the people you’re sending it to don’t have permission to access the file, you’ll be given a few options after you select Send (desktop-only).
Share: Select the first drop-down box next to Share with <#> person to give the recipients view, comment, or edit access.Turn on link sharing: Link sharing permits view access only and doesn’t let the recipients re-share the file.Don’t share: Choosing Don’t give access at the bottom of the prompt will send the Google Drive file but won’t give the recipients any access. You can always provide an access level later.
How to Share File Access on Your Mobile Device
If you’re using the mobile app, you’ll see a prompt first. Tap More Options to manage the sharing. You’ll see the following options:
Recipients only lets you share the file with the email recipients. They must log in to their Google account to access it. You can give them view, comment, or edit permissions.Anyone with the link is for giving anyone access, even if they don’t have a Google account. You can give them view, comment, or edit permissions.Continue without sharing shares the file without giving them permissions.
