Send a file that is too big for email

Share a link from OneDrive instead of attaching the file.

Updated September 21, 2026

Most email systems reject messages over about 20 MB. A link works better, and it keeps you in control of who can open the file.

  1. Save the file in OneDrive, or open OneDrive in your browser and upload it.
  2. Right-click the file and choose Share.
  3. Pick who can open it. Choose Specific people and enter their email addresses, rather than Anyone.
  4. Choose Can view unless they need to edit, then select Send.
Good to know

For files with private information, always pick specific people. See Share a file safely.