What's the typical email attachment limit?

Many providers cap attachments around 20-25MB. If your clip is longer, consider lowering resolution or using a cloud link.

Which format sends best via email?

H.264 + AAC in MP4 balances size and compatibility across devices.

GIFs are much larger than MP4 for the same content. Converting to MP4 shrinks size and plays smoothly.

Compress video for email

Make your video fit under common attachment caps. Use 25MB (or 20MB for stricter providers).

Prefer the universal version? Open the all-in-one compressor preset to 25MB. Need platform specifics? Try the Gmail video limit calculator or the Yahoo Mail calculator.

Tips for email-friendly compression

Short clips (~30s): 720p often fits 25MB with good clarity.
60-120s: Try 480p and keep audio at 96 kbps.
Consider recipients: Some corporate mailboxes strip or block large attachments-use a cloud link if in doubt.
MP4 over MOV: MP4 is smaller and plays on more clients.

Dial in specific providers with the Gmail video size guide or the Yahoo Mail attachment guide.

Need an exact preset? Jump to the 15MB, 20MB, or 25MB target pages for step-by-step attachment guidance.

Sending bigger deliverables? Use the 50MB workflow when your portal or LMS gives more headroom.

Exporting from MKV/WebM? The MKV guide and WebM guide explain how to shrink niche formats before emailing.

Want to double-check bitrate? Plug duration into the bitrate calculator to confirm your target before you upload.

Gearing up for a campaign handoff? The marketer best practices guide walks through QA checklists and approval workflows, while the ultimate compression guide maps email presets to chat and social fallbacks.

When to use a link instead of an attachment

If your compressed result still exceeds your provider's cap, upload to Drive/Dropbox and paste the link. You can still keep the file to < 50MB for fast uploads.

Need Discord instead? Use the Discord tool or the 10MB target page.

Bitrate calculator for a 25MB target

Enter duration to see a recommended video bitrate for a 25MB target (adjust to 20MB if your provider is stricter).