Send attachments with your Gmail message - Computer (2024)

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Attach a file Remove an attachment Send attachments with confidential mode Troubleshoot problems Attachment size limit Attachments won't upload (Desktop) Attachments might be unavailable Blocked for security reasons Need more help? Try these next steps: Send attachments & images

Add attachments, like files or photos, to your emails. To send large files over the size limit, like videos, use Google Drive.

Attach a file

On your computer, go toGmail.
Click Compose.
At the bottom, click Attach .
Choose the files you want to upload.
Click Open.

Tip: Add an image by dragging it directly into the compose window.

Remove an attachment

After you add an attachment, you can remove it. To the right of the attachment name, tap Close .

Send attachments with confidential mode

Tip: If you're using Gmail with a work or school account,contact your admin to make sure you can use confidential mode.

On your computer, go toGmail.
Click Compose.
Click Attach .
Choose the files you want to upload.
In the bottom right of the window, click Turn on confidential mode .
Tip: If you've already turned on confidential mode for an email, go to the bottom of the email, then click Edit.
Set an expiration date and passcode. These settings impact both the message text and any attachments.
- If you choose "No SMS passcode,"recipients using the Gmail app will be able to open it directly. Recipients who don't use Gmailwill get emailed a passcode.
- If you choose "SMS passcode," recipients will get a passcode by text message.Make sure you enter the recipient's phone number, not your own.
Click Save.

Troubleshoot problems

Attachment size limit

You can send up to 25 MB in attachments. If you have more than one attachment, they can't add up to more than 25 MB.

If your file is greater than 25 MB, Gmail automatically adds a Google Drive link in the email instead of including it as an attachment.Learn more aboutGoogle Drive attachment sharing settings.