Learn Gmailâs attachment limit, why it matters for outreach, and how Piixoo simplifies sending large files in cold emails automatically.
đ Gmail Attachment Size Limit Explained
- Gmail caps total email size (attachments + body) at 25âŻMB per message
- Incoming emails can be up to 50âŻMB, but sending remains limited to 25âŻMB
- File encoding (MIME/base64) inflates attachments by ~33%, making actual file capacity closer to 12â15âŻMB
đ Why Gmail Limits Matter in Outreach
- Servers reject oversized messages, hurting deliverability
- Larger attachments trigger spam filters
- Cold outreach success depends on lightweight, clean emails
đ§ Four Simple Gmail Workarounds
â Compress Attachments
- Use ZIP or 7âZip to shrink file size
- Can reduce size by 20â50%
đ Split Large Files
- Break files into chunks under 10 MB
- Send in multiple emails or combine via cloud tools later
âïž Use Cloud Links
- Upload files to a cloud service and share links instead of attachments
- Gmail automatically inserts a cloud link for files over 25âŻMB
âïž Advanced: Use Third-Party File Transfer Options
- For frequent large files, services like WeTransfer or other platforms work well
đ Why Piixoo Simplifies Everything
When you integrate with Piixoo, you donât need manual workarounds:
- Automatically converts attachments into trackable cloud links
- Keeps every email under the 25âŻMB limit, improving deliverability
- Bundles email automation, warmâup sequences, and file tracking into a single platform
Additional benefits:
- No bouncebacks from oversized emails
- Cleaner, more professional outreach
- Centralized campaign controlâno manual link insertion
đ§ Pro Tips for Cold Outreach with Gmail Limits
- Always use links instead of attachments in cold emails
- Keep send volume manageable to preserve domain reputation
- Use built-in warm-up, rotation, and tracking tools inside Piixoo for better scale
â Final Thoughts
Gmailâs limits are a hurdleâbut smart strategies and tools make it a breeze.
With Piixoo, you eliminate attachment issues, automate your entire cold email workflow, and send polished, scalable outreach effortlessly.