Every time I try to send an mpeg movie to someone using Mail I get the alert that the file is too large. I've converted them to ZIP files but they still won't send. Any one have a suggestion? Thanks
iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4
You would have to make the videos smaller (resolution), but that equals lower to very low quality.
The problem isn't your file, it is your ISP; they all have maxiumums for attachment sizes. Yahoo has 25 MB (which is probably equivalent to a one second movie), iCloud's are here:
Mailbox size and message sending limits in iCloud - Apple Support
Your ISP no doubt has limits as well.
Sending movies via email is not a good idea - better to upload them to a site where others can look at them.
Any suggestions on sites I can upload the mpegs to so my family can watch or preferably download them? Thanks
glovehawk wrote:
Every time I try to send an mpeg movie to someone using Mail I get the alert that the file is too large. I've converted them to ZIP files but they still won't send. Any one have a suggestion? Thanks
Since the limit there is 5 GB, that would allow you to send about a 2 - 4 minute decent HD quality movie. And, it may not only be rejected by the recipient's ISP due to its' size, but the recipient may not have a fast connection and it could take an hour or more for a 5 GB file to download.
If you're running Yosemite you can also use Mail's new Mail Drop feature to send files up to 5 GB in size. This Apple document describes it: Mail Drop limits - Apple Support.
However, as babowa cautioned the speed of yours and the recipients internet connection will have a lot to do with how practical that method will be.
how can I send mpeg movies using Mail
