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Have you ever tried to send a longer video or a presentation and were warned that the file is too large to send?
Regardless of the device you use, most communication platforms such as texts, emails and other applications put a file size limit, preventing you from sending larger files. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. Here are my tricks for sending large files on any device.
To send large files on iPhone via AirDrop
You can send large files via iPhone in a number of different ways, and the choice of which method depends on whether or not the person on the receiving end also has an iPhone.
If both parties have an iPhone and are nearby, here’s how to send a large file via AirDrop. Via AirDrop you can send photos, videos, files or documents and more.
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iPhone users can send files using Airdrop. ( )
How to send large files on iPhone via AirDrop
Make sure both parties are close to each other and that Bluetooth is turned on. Open the files you are sending to the other person on your iPhone and tap the share icon. Tap the AirDrop icon. Select the person you want to AirDrop the file to. If you don’t see them, make sure you’ve both set up AirDrop to allow anyone to send to you. Follow these steps to check that:
Go to Settings > General > Airdrop > Everyone for 10 minutes
Once you tap on the other person’s name or iPhone, they will receive a pop-up notification asking if they want to accept or decline the file you shared. When he or she taps Accept, the file is saved
The location where it is saved depends on the file. If it’s a photo or video, it usually goes to the Photos app. If it’s a different type of file, the person receiving the file will choose where to save the file on their phone.
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To send large files on iPhone via iCloud link using Mail Drop
If you’re sending a large file using an iPhone, you can send it through an iCloud link, whether or not the person on the receiving end has an iPhone. As long as you’re signed in to your iCloud account on your iPhone, you can email or text larger files using the built-in iCloud feature.
If you have an iCloud account, you automatically get the option to attach larger files to your email through what’s known as Mail Drop. Here’s how to attach a photo or video that’s too large for an email using Mail Drop.
Send large files via iCloud link using Mail Drop
1. Compose a new email
In the Mail app on your iPhone, tap the Compose button
2. Add an attachment
Next, under the body of your email, tap the left arrow icon (HOW TO FIND OUT RED FLAGS FOR THIS LATEST FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE SCAM
One option for iPhone users is to add an attachment to an email. ( )
3. Use Mail Drop if your attachment is too big
If your photo or video is too large to attach to an email, you’ll get a notification like this (below)
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One option to send files for iPhone users is to use Mail Drop. ( )
In that case, select Use Mail Drop
Note: To use Mail Drop, only the sender needs to be an iCloud user and you don’t even need to send the email from your iCloud account. Your iPhone uploads the video to your iCloud for a month and sends a link to the recipient that they can click to download the attachment in full resolution.
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To text or send files through any app
Use your iCloud Files app to text or send files through an app. It comes on your iPhone and you can upload any files to it.
How to text or send files through any app
On any photo, video, document or file on your iPhone, tap the Share icon (looks like a square with an arrow pointing up) Scroll down and tap Save to Files Select where in the Files folder you want to save it Open your Files app and select the file Tap the Share icon You can then tap Message, Email or another app, or even Copy to copy the link Send as normal, and your file will now be shared through your Files app with the recipient for viewing
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To send large files on Android
The best way to send large files over Android is with Google Drive. If you don’t already have a Gmail or Google account, you can to create An free. Google accounts come with 15 GB of free storage (for all your Google accounts, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos). Then you can send large attachments with Google Drive, which comes with your Google account for free; just download the app from the Google Play Store.
How to Send Large Files on Android
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer.
You can upload any photo, video or file to your Drive by tapping the share icon (looks like HOW TO BLOCK THESE UNWANTED AND SERIOUS SPAM MAILS
Android users can use Google Drive to send large files. ( )
Now you can share your file through Google Drive app, here’s how.
How to share your file via Google Drive app
Open Google Drive and click the file you want to share Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner Select Share to share with someone via Google Drive to their email address Or tap Copy link if you want to send the link yourself via text message or in an email Select Share to share with someone via Google Drive to their email address Or tap Copy link if you want to send the link yourself via text message or in an email message
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To send large files on PC
As with Androids, one way to send large files on Windows or PC computers is through a third-party app like Google Drive.
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PC users can use Google Drive to transfer large files. (CyberGuy.com)
How to send large files on PC
Go to drive.google.com and tap + New Tap Upload file Select your file from Google Drive Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner Tap Share to share directly via email or tap Get link to send your own way
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Other options to send large files
Drop box
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Dropbox offers free storage space to send large files. (CyberGuy.com)
Dropbox also offers a small amount of free storage – 2 gigabytes to be exact. Dropbox is a great way to upload large files that you can easily share through their app or desktop website. If you’ve uploaded a file to Dropbox, you can tap Copy link or Share to directly add someone’s email address.
Kurt’s main takeaways
There are several ways to send large files on any device. On iPhone, files can be sent via AirDrop, email, SMS, or other apps using the iCloud Files app. If you are trying to send a large file on a Mac, it is best to use AirDrop or email to send files.
For Android, PC or Windows, Google Drive is an option for sending large files. You can also use Dropbox as mentioned above. Either way, there are always options to send large files without worrying about file size limits.
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