How to send a large video by email

Email attachments have a size limit, and Gmail's is about 25 MB. Compress the video to around 18 to 20 MB and it attaches without errors.

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Step by step

Open the Compress Video to 25 MB tool and choose your video.
Change Target size (MB) to 20 for a safe margin.
Press Start, then Download the smaller file.
Attach the new file to your email as usual.

Why aim below 25 MB

Email attachments are encoded before they are sent, which makes them somewhat bigger than the file on your disk. A file that is exactly 25 MB can still be rejected, so aim for 18 to 20 MB.

If you cannot get under the limit without ruining the video, do not force it. Upload the original to a cloud drive and send a link instead. Gmail does this automatically for large files by offering a Google Drive link.

Check what the other person needs

Some company email systems have lower limits than Gmail, often 10 MB or less. If the message bounces, try the Compress Video to 10 MB tool instead.

Tips

Trim the video first with the Trim Video tool if you only need part of it.
A smaller resolution such as 720p is plenty for most emails.
Send a test message to yourself first if the file is important.

Questions

What is the Gmail attachment limit?

Gmail allows attachments of up to about 25 MB per message. Bigger files are shared as Google Drive links.

Can I compress the video more than once?

You can, but each round loses detail. It is better to compress the original once with a lower target.

Does Styluscraft add a watermark?

No. There is no watermark and no sign-up.

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