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Email Attachment Size Limits for AIM Mail and AOL Mail
Go ahead and send large files in AIM and AOL Mail, just not too large
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 11, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail Sharing images, videos, and documents in emails with AIM Mail and AOL Mail is easy. Images can be sent inline, and other files can be quickly and easily attached. However, there are limits to the size of the files you can attach. AIM Mail and AOL Mail Size Limits
With AIM Mail and AOL Mail, you can send or receive messages and attachments up to 25 MB in total size. The size limit applies to the combined size of all the elements of the message, including the text, headers, and attached files. How to Send Larger Files
To send files that, combined with the other elements of the email message, exceed the 25 MB size limit, use a file-sending service. Although there are some differences between these services, the basics are the same. You upload large files to a company server, along with the email addresses of the individuals with whom you'd like to share the files. Those recipients are then allowed to download the files at their convenience. Most file-sending services offer premium, fee-based packages and free, feature-limited uploads for smaller files. Here are some of the most popular services: WeTransfer: up to 20 GB (2 GB free) TransferBigFiles: up to 20 GB (30 MB free) MailBigFile: up to 20 GB (2 GB free) DropSend: up to 8 GB (4 GB free) TransferNow: up to 20 GB (4 GB free) Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Increase the Outlook Attachment Size Limit 17 Best Free Cloud Storage Services for Backup in 2022 How to Prevent Pop-Ups in AOL or AIM Mail How to Use Yahoo Mail as a Virus Scanner Yahoo Mail Message and Attachment Size Limits How to Use AOL Mail Through an Email Client Message and Attachment Size Limits in Gmail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Print a Message in AIM Mail or AOL Mail How to Search Email in AIM or AOL Mail How to Send File Attachments With AIM Mail or AOL Mail Windows 7: Editions, Service Packs, Licenses, and More How to Send a File Attachment With Outlook.com What Was AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)? 21 Best Cloud Backup Services Reviewed (October 2022) How to Fix It When Attachments Aren't Showing in Outlook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies