Why email rejects big photos
Email services limit the size of attachments. Gmail, for example, allows attachments up to 25 MB in total, and other providers set their own limits, so check yours. A few high-resolution phone photos can easily go over that, and big attachments are also slow for the person receiving them.
Shrink the photos first
The easiest fix is to make each photo smaller before you attach it.
- Open the 1MB compressor or the 2MB compressor.
- Choose your photos. You do not need to upload anything, because the work happens in your browser.
- Download the smaller files and attach them to your email.
For most photos, 1MB to 2MB looks nearly the same as the original on a phone or laptop screen.
When quality matters
If the person needs the full original, for example a printer or a photographer, do not shrink the photos. Send a link instead by using a cloud storage service, which lets the other person download the original at full quality.
Need a different size? See all compress sizes
Tips for sending many photos
- Compress photos in a batch, then send them in two or three emails if needed.
- Rename files so the receiver can recognise them.
- Keep your originals in a folder in case you need to resend.
To understand how file size works, read how to reduce image size in KB.
Why use PicFitter
- Free to use, with no signup or watermark.
- Private: your images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded.
- Quick: nothing to install, and results come in seconds.
- Works anywhere: on your phone, tablet or computer.