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Is it a requirement that I use my iCloud address to use Maildrop?
I can't seem to send a 30mb video from a non iCloud email address.
Thanks
iMac (2017 – 2020)
APPLEAL wrote:
Find it amazing that the iPhone will send this stuff instantly and software to compress is not made available by Apple as part of its [Mac]OS.
Actually, the steps to compress a file in MacOS are about the same complexity as in iOS.
Zip and unzip files and folders on Mac - Apple Support
APPLEAL wrote:
Is it a requirement that I use my iCloud address to use Maildrop?
Yes.
Mail Drop limits - Apple Support
APPLEAL wrote:
can you recommend a compressor from the App Store that will compress my videos significantly like the iPhone does?
Since compressing on a Mac, File>Compress...doesn't do the trick, can you recommend a compressor from the App Store that will compress my videos significantly like the iPhone does?
Compressing a 30mb file makes it into a zip with no change in size.
Thanks for your help
Just rather not use my iCloud address in emails.
The phone compressed a 33mb video to 3mb and receiver said it was perfect.
Mac is bigger and easier to use, so would rather compress and send, though I guess if I got a compressor app, the receiver may need the same or could uncompress with their own "un"compressor?
Find it amazing that the iPhone will send this stuff instantly and software to compress is not made available by Apple as part of its OS. Terribly inconsistant. I know , send to feedback...I have!
Hi again,
I have tried your suggestion, using control click as well as going to Finder>File>compress after clicking on the video.
This does ZERO compression. The original file is a 33.2 mb (.MOV file) and the zip file is the same size !!!
The iPhone compresses it to 2.8MB !!!!!!!!!!
Regards
APPLEAL wrote:
Just rather not use my iCloud address in emails.
Would this help?
What is Hide My Email? - Apple Support
Hi,
Aware of this, but reluctant to subscribe.....currently use little iCloud 1.1 gb and free storage does not qualify for Hide my Email
Thanks
Maildrop
