Gmail now allows you to receive 50MB emails

Also, Google suggests Gmail users to use Google drive to send larger files of size up to 5TB. The file size is now no longer a major issue as Gmail users can receive file attachments of up to 50 MB. Google has always promoted the use of the Google Drive for larger files, and that they continue to do in their outgoing e-mails.

Join the Network World communities on Facebook and LinkedIn to comment on topics that are top of mind. Google Drive, any of the countless file-sharing services out there, or even a carrier pigeon with a USB drive tied to its foot. You’ll only be able to receive 50MB files as Google is keeping the send limit fixed at 25MB.

Bigger isn’t always better: There’s a reason why Google won’t let you send attachments larger than 25MB-you shouldn’t be doing it. They allow for much larger file transfers, protect your documents through obfuscation, and reduce the chance of you, your friends, or colleagues being hit with ransomware of other malware attacks through nefarious files. To actually transfer 50MB in one email, you still have to use Google Drive first to add the attachment.

Important note for the users, that one can receive mails with 50MB of attachments. That’s no bad thing, because nobody wants their email client sat there downloading huge files. And today, Google has just expanded the functionality of Gmail with the ability to receive emails of up to 50 MB directly.

The company says it will roll out the new feature to “all G suite editions” in one to three days.