Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo all limit attachments to 20-25MB. This tool compresses your videos to fit email limits while maintaining watchable quality — processed entirely in your browser.
Email attachment limits (Gmail: 25MB, Outlook: 20MB, Yahoo: 25MB) make sending raw video impossible. A 1-minute phone video at 150MB needs 85%+ compression to fit.
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How to Compress Video for Email — Fit Gmail 25MB Limit
- Upload your video file
- Set target size to 20MB (safe for all email providers)
- Choose 720p resolution for email-friendly size
- Click Compress Video to process
- Download and attach to your email
- For videos over 2 minutes, consider 480p for better fit
Pro Tips
- Gmail limit: 25MB, Outlook: 20MB — target 20MB to be safe for all
- 720p at low-medium bitrate keeps 1-minute videos under 20MB
- For longer videos (3+ min), use 480p or share via Google Drive link
- MP4 with H.264 codec is universally playable in email clients
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the email attachment size limit?
Gmail: 25MB, Outlook: 20MB, Yahoo: 25MB, ProtonMail: 25MB. Target 20MB to ensure delivery across all providers.
How to email a large video?
Compress to under 20MB with this tool. For videos that cannot be compressed enough, upload to Google Drive or Dropbox and share the link.
Best format for email video attachment?
MP4 with H.264 codec. It is universally supported and recipients can play it on any device without additional software.
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