Does Apple's 'Mail' have a file attachment size limitation?

iMan · 05-01-2003, 10:32 AM

Does 'Mail' in OSX.2.5 have a file size limitation?
I am trying to attach a 5mb Photoshop file and it won't let me send it, I didn't have this problem in my (dare I say it) Winsoze days with Outlook Express.

Even if I stuff it and reduce the file size to 3.7mb it still won't allow.

I have a really fast Broadband connection and I am trying to send artwork to my repro house.

For me to download a 20mb file off the net only takes me 2 minutes, so it is really frustrating that I can't email such a small file.

I can't even send a 2.5mb file, it's silly.

Any ideas?

djn1 · 05-01-2003, 10:41 AM

Are you sure this isn't a limitation applied by your isp? Have you tried using a different mail client?

rusto · 05-01-2003, 11:00 AM

Most broadband isp's toss you a bit of "free" web space along with your account, couldn't you ftp it up to the space, then direct your client to the spot via browser?

yellow · 05-01-2003, 12:40 PM

I agree with the 2 previous posters, it's your ISP. There's no file size limit on attachements in OS X.. at least I have users that continuously (despite my warnings) send 50mb+ files to each other from it.

poultryfarm · 05-01-2003, 06:13 PM

i send large attachments with no problem.

05-01-2003, 10:32 AM	#1
iMan Triple-A Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridgeshire. UK. Posts: 148	Does Apple's 'Mail' have a file attachment size limitation? Does 'Mail' in OSX.2.5 have a file size limitation? I am trying to attach a 5mb Photoshop file and it won't let me send it, I didn't have this problem in my (dare I say it) Winsoze days with Outlook Express. Even if I stuff it and reduce the file size to 3.7mb it still won't allow. I have a really fast Broadband connection and I am trying to send artwork to my repro house. For me to download a 20mb file off the net only takes me 2 minutes, so it is really frustrating that I can't email such a small file. I can't even send a 2.5mb file, it's silly. Any ideas?

05-01-2003, 10:41 AM	#2
djn1 MVP Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	Are you sure this isn't a limitation applied by your isp? Have you tried using a different mail client? __________________ chromasia G4/800, OS 10.3.x, 1.25GB RAM, 2x80GB HD, 60GB firewire, Geforce4MX, Iiyama VMpro 455+413 Goldtouch keyboard, Cirque EasyCat trackpad, D-Link DSL-604+

05-01-2003, 11:00 AM	#3
rusto MVP Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,489	Most broadband isp's toss you a bit of "free" web space along with your account, couldn't you ftp it up to the space, then direct your client to the spot via browser? __________________ :: 3.4GHz Core i7 iMac 4GB RAM :: Black MacBook SR :: 10.7.2 :: iPhone 4 / iOS 5 ::

05-01-2003, 12:40 PM	#4
yellow Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,677	I agree with the 2 previous posters, it's your ISP. There's no file size limit on attachements in OS X.. at least I have users that continuously (despite my warnings) send 50mb+ files to each other from it.

05-01-2003, 06:13 PM	#5
poultryfarm Triple-A Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 133	i send large attachments with no problem.