Add attachments to your emails with Gmail

Adding attachments to your emails is a convenient way to share documents, pictures, or other files with your contacts. Here's how to add attachments to your emails in Gmail:

Add attachments from your computer

  1. Open your Gmail inbox and click on the “New message” button to create a new email.
  2. In the composition window, click on the paper clip icon located at the bottom right.
  3. A file selection window will open. Browse the folders on your computer and select the file(s) you want to attach.
  4. Click to add the selected files to your email. You will see the attached files appear below the subject line.
  5. Compose your email as usual and click “Send” to send it with attachments.

Add attachments from Google Drive

  1. Open your Gmail inbox and click on the “New message” button to create a new email.
  2. In the composition window, click on the icon representing Google Drive located at the bottom right.
  3. A Google Drive file selection window will open. Choose the file(s) you want to attach to your email.
  4. Click "Insert" to add the selected files to your email. You will see the attached files appear below the subject line, with an icon.
  5. Compose your email as usual and click “Send” to send it with attachments.

Tips for sending attachments

  • Check the size of your attachments. Gmail limits the size of attachments to 25MB. If your files are larger, consider sharing them via Google Drive or another online storage service.
  • Make sure your attachments are in the correct format and compatible with your recipients' software.
  • Don't forget to mention the attachments in the body of your email so your recipients know they need to check them out.

By mastering the addition of attachments in Gmail, you will be able to share files with your contacts in an efficient way and simplify your professional and personal exchanges.