Can't send attachment.

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Can't send attachment.

I am trying to send a PDF attachment via email. My email window says it is 26.7 Mb, but when I try to send it I get the message "Your attachment is 36.& Mb and too big to send." What's going on here>

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.6

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 2:55 PM

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Answer 1

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Owl-53

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Aug 8, 2022 4:44 AM in response to ruthiessister

If you are using iCloud as your e-mail Server - Apple has a Data CAP on Large File attachments.

If memory is correct - it Caps Out at 20 MB

You could try -

1 - Compress the PDF file and send as attachment

2 - Place the PDF in iCloud and send a Link to that file

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Answer 2

Aug 8, 2022 1:06 PM in response to Owl-53

If you compress a file, then the recipient has to de-compress it at the other end? Or does that happen automatically? In any case, I found a different, non-computer workaround for my particular problem (I printed a hard copy and delivered it by hand).

But thanks for your input and help.

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Owl-53

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Aug 8, 2022 1:32 PM in response to ruthiessister

As the user ( you ) has found an amicable solution, any further suggestions become irrelevant

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