Compress Video for Email
Gmail and Outlook.com allow 25 MB per email. Get your video under it on your own device, so it goes as an attachment, not a link.
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Send a Video by Email Without the “File Too Large” Error
Gmail (personal accounts) allows 25 MB of attachments; anything bigger is turned into a Google Drive link. Outlook.com allows 25 MB for the whole email, text and attachments together. That's why this page starts at 24 MB: it leaves room for the message. (Gmail and Microsoft help pages, read 20 Oct 2026.)
How to Compress a Video for Gmail or Outlook
- Add the video from your phone gallery or computer. iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and screen recordings all work.
- Tap “Compress to 24 MB” (or another limit, if your office email is stricter). The video keeps its resolution.
- Attach it: download it, or on a phone tap Share and pick Gmail or Outlook directly.
How Long a Video Fits in an Email
| Video | Sharp | Good | Soft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | up to 36 s | up to 1 min 4 s | up to 2 min 17 s |
| 720p (HD) | up to 1 min 20 s | up to 2 min 17 s | up to 4 min 36 s |
| 480p | up to 2 min 49 s | up to 4 min 36 s | up to 8 min 23 s |
Work or School Email?
Company and college mailboxes are set by the administrator and are often smaller (10 MB is common on older Exchange servers). If your email bounces, type that limit in the tool instead.
Sending PDFs or photos with the video? The email attachment compressor shrinks those too, also on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum video size for Gmail?
Gmail allows 25 MB of attachments for personal accounts; bigger files are sent as a Google Drive link. Compress the video to 24 MB to attach it directly.
What is the attachment limit in Outlook.com?
25 MB for the whole email, including the text. A 24 MB video leaves room for the message.
Is my video uploaded to compress it?
No. It is compressed in your browser on your own device and never sent anywhere.