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Some Process to Send Large Files via Email

Sending large attachment through emails is really difficult, as in terms of email services, the maximum limit of data has been set that can be sent over an email. Nowadays, there are many alternatives available which help in sending large attachment over an email. If you are using desktop email services or another service, then you need to know some tricks that will help you to send large files over email.

Maximum size of email attachments:

Most email users don’t understand that there is a maximum limit of the size of data one can attach to an email. This fact is realised by the users once the maximum limit of attachment has been exceeded. Every email service does not offer same maximum limit for an email attachment. The limit for email attachments in different email services are ranging from 10MB-25MB on each email. You must remember that if you want to send an email with 25 MB worth of attachment to an email server that allows 10 MB attachment limit, your will be unsuccessful.

Multi part archives:

In terms of the DIY method, the user has to spend a huge amount of time in splitting up the file into smaller parts. They do this because of it can fit the maximum limit of data that can be sent through email. There is no denying that it is an extremely difficult method. The file compression programme can also be used to make ‘zip’ files.

Cloud Storage services:

In order to store files, one can use cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox. By using these services you can easily share files with someone. Once the file(s) has/have been shared to the receiver through an email, he can easily click on the link and download the file directory to his PC. The Dropbox enables you to share large file from their website.

Google Drive or Sky Drive is installed to your device if you are Gmail or Outlook user. This allows you to share huge files by just clicking on the Google or Sky Drive.

Large file transfer service:

A great evolution has been occurred in the large file transfer services. Nowadays, there are a large number of services that offer safe and easy transfer of huge files. You can easily send huge files or generate a link by using these services. The generated link is secured by a password. This assures that only the people can get access to the content of that link who knows the password. Hence, you can be assured that you don’t need to compromise with security, if you install a good large file transfer service.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Andrew William .