Have you ever tried to send a long video or presentation and received a warning that the file was too large to send?
Regardless of the device you use, most communication platforms such as text, email, and other applications have file size limits and cannot send larger files. However, it is not impossible. Here’s my trick for sending large files on any device.
How to send large files via AirDrop on iPhone
There are several ways to send large files through an iPhone, but the method you choose depends on whether the recipient also has an iPhone.
If you both have iPhones and are close by, here’s how to send a large file via AirDrop. Send photos, videos, files, documents, and more via AirDrop.
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iPhone users can use Airdrop to send files. ( )
How to send large files via AirDrop on iPhone
- both are in close proximity bluetooth on
- Open the file you want to send to the other party on your iPhone, share icon
- Tap. airdrop icon
- Choose who you want to AirDrop the file to. If you don’t see them, make sure you both have her AirDrop set to On. allow everyone to send to you. To check it, follow these steps:
go to setting > Universal > air drop > 10 minutes together
- Tap a person’s name or iPhone to see a pop-up notification asking if you want to message that person. accept again rejected files you shared
- when they tap acceptthe file is saved
The location where the file is saved depends on the file. For photos and videos, I usually go to the Photos app. For other types of files, the person receiving the file chooses where the file is stored on their mobile phone.
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How to send large files on iPhone via iCloud Link using Mail Drop
If you send a large file on your iPhone, you can send it via iCloud Link whether or not the recipient has an iPhone. As long as you’re signed into your iCloud account on your iPhone, you can use his built-in iCloud features to email or text large files.
If you have an iCloud account, you will automatically get the option to attach large files to your email via the so-called “Files”. mail drop. Here’s how to attach an oversized photo or video to an email using mail drop.
How to send large files via iCloud Link using Mail Drop
1. Compose a new email
- iPhone Mail app create button
2. Add attachments
- Then under the email body left arrow icon (<) and click the icon you use to access your media library.This icon looks like square with mountain landscape in it.Tap to addition photo or video.choose photo or video Choose from your photo library, X. tap up blue arrow Send.
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One option for iPhone users is to add attachments to emails. ( )
3. Use Mail Drop if the attachment is too large
- If your photo or video is too large to attach to your email, you’ll receive an alert similar to the one below (below).
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One option for iPhone users to send files is through Mail Drop. ( )
- In that case, you should choose use mail drop
Note: To use Mail Drop, only the sender has to be an iCloud user, and the email doesn’t even have to be sent from an iCloud account. iPhone uploads videos to iCloud for one month and sends a link to recipients. Recipients can click this link to download the attachment in full resolution.
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Send via text file or any app
Use iCloud to send files as text or through any app File app. Built into the iPhone, you can upload any file to your iPhone.
How to send the file as text or via the app
- on a photo, video, document, or file on your iPhone, Share icon (looks like a square with an arrow pointing up)
- Scroll down and tap save to file
- Choose where in the file folder to save
- open the file app select the file
- Tap. share icon
- Tap to message, Post or another app, or copy just copy the link
- Send as normal and the file will be shared for the recipient to view through the Files app.
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How to send large files on Android
The best way to send large files via Android is google drive. If you don’t have a Gmail or Google account yet, create one For free. Google Accounts come with 15 GB of free storage (across all Google Accounts including Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos).Then you can send large attachments using Google Drive, Free with your Google account.Just download the app from Google Play store.
How to send large files on Android
Settings may vary depending on the Android smartphone manufacturer.
- to upload photos, videos, or files to Drive. share icon (It seems <) while open
- Tap drive (You may need to hit a round circle with 3 dots and the word more)
- Rename the file as desired and tap keep
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Android users can use Google Drive to send large files. ( )
You can now share files through the Google Drive app. Here’s how:
How to share files via the Google Drive app
- Open google drive and, File want to share
- Tap. 3 vertical dots top right selection share To share to someone else’s email address via Google Drive, tap or copy link If you want to send the link yourself in text or email body
- select share Share to someone else’s email address via Google Drive
- or tap copy link If you want to send the link yourself in text or email body
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How to send large files on PC
As with Android, one way to send large files on your Windows or PC computer is to use a third party app such as Google Drive.
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PC users can use Google Drive to send large files. (CyberGuy.com)
How to send large files on PC
- Go to drive.google.com and tap + new
- Tap file upload
- Please select a file from within google drive
- Tap the three vertical dots on the top right
- Tap share Share directly via email or get link send your way
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Other options for sending large files
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Dropbox offers free storage for sending large files. (CyberGuy.com)
Dropbox also offers a small amount of free storage (2 GB to be exact). Dropbox is a great way to upload large files that can be easily shared through apps and desktop websites. If you uploaded the file to Dropbox, copy link again share Add other people’s emails directly.
Cart key points
There are several ways to send large files on any device. On your iPhone, you can use the iCloud Files app to send files through AirDrop, email, text, or other apps. If you’re trying to send a large file on your Mac, we recommend using AirDrop or email to send the file.
For Android, PC, or Windows, Google Drive is one option for sending large files. As mentioned above, you can also use Dropbox. Either way, you always have the option to send large files without worrying about file size limits.
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