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• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: Compressing (archiving) files
• Method 2 of 5: Splitting a file
• Method 3 of 5: Share Files with Dropbox
• Method 4 of 5: Using Google Drive
• Method 5 of 5: Cloud storage
• Warnings

Email is not designed to send large files and almost all email services limit attachment size to 10 MB. Yahoo and Gmail have 20MB limits, but if you want to attach a large file, such as multiple photos or video files, then that email will not be sent. There are various methods for sending large files.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Compressing (archiving) files

1. 1 Browse through various file compression programs. Most modern operating systems come with built-in archivers. There are also many other apps that can be downloaded for free or for a relatively low price. Check out PentaZip, PicoZip, PKZip, PowerArchiver, StuffIt, and WinZip.
2. 2 Install the selected program on your computer.
3. 3 Create an archive by right-clicking on the file and clicking Add to Zip File or Add to Archive.
4. 4 Open the letter, click "insert" or "attach" (depending on your software or email service), find the zipped file and double-click on it to attach it to the letter.
5. 5 Remember that the recipient of the email must also have a utility on their computer to unzip the file.
   
   

Method 2 of 5: Splitting a file

1. 1 Split the source file into smaller files using WinRar (archiver). This program must also be installed on the recipient's computer to restore the integrity of the original file.
   
   
2. 2 Install WinRar software on your computer.
3. 3 Run the program.
4. 4 Select the file you want to compress and split and click Add to Archive.
5. 5 Set the desired size for each new file when splitting the original file.
6. 6 Click "OK" and wait for the process to complete. WinRar will place the new files in the same folder as the original file.
7. 7 Open the letter and attach separate RAR files, being careful not to exceed the maximum size allowed (usually 10 MB).

Method 3 of 5: Share Files with Dropbox

1. 1 Sign up to dropbox.com. You can use 2 GB of space for free.
2. 2 Start the Dropbox installation process. Click Yes to accept the terms and follow the instructions to install Dropbox.
3. 3 Add files to Dropbox using either dropbox.com or the Dropbox folder on your computer.
4. 4 Share on Dropbox and share the file with the right person. You can do this directly from the Dropbox folder on your computer or on Dropbox.com.
   • In the Dropbox folder on your computer, right-click the file or folder you want to share and select "Share Dropbox Link". This will copy the link to the file to the clipboard. Paste this link into your email.
   • In your dropbox.com account, right-click the file or folder you want to share. Select "Share Link". Add the recipient's email address and enter your message. Click Send.

Method 4 of 5: Using Google Drive

1. 1 Sign up for Google Drive.
2. 2 Open Google Drive.
3. 3 Click the up arrow next to Create.
4. 4 Navigate to the file you want to share. Double click on the file and wait for it to finish uploading to Google Drive.
5. 5 Click on "Share". Enter the recipient's email address ("Invite Users" field). Select the conditions for granting access to the file: either read-only or read-edit.
6. 6 Decide how you want to share the file. You can send an email notification directly from Google Drive, or you can copy the file link located at the top of the Sharing Settings window.
7. 7 Click Finish to share the file.

Method 5 of 5: Cloud storage

1. 1 There are many cloud file storage facilities available.
   • YouSendIt.com allows you to send files up to 100 MB for free.
   • SugarSync offers file storage up to 5GB.
   • WeTransfer allows you to store files up to 2 GB in size. No registration required. You can also set a password to access files.
   • SkyDrive from Microsoft. Hotmail or Outlook will automatically prompt you to use SkyDrive when you try to send an email that is too large.

Warnings

• Remember that access to a file (by reference) located in the "cloud" storage can be obtained by any user (if you do not use a storage where you can set a password).
• Some repositories hold files for several days, so warn the recipient that the link to your files will work for some time.