How Do I Email Multiple Photos? A Comprehensive Guide

Sending multiple photos via email can seem tricky, especially with file size limitations. Whether you’re sharing vacation memories or sending professional images, this guide provides step-by-step instructions for emailing multiple photos seamlessly across various platforms.

Emailing Multiple Photos: Different Email Clients

Several methods exist for sending multiple photos through email, depending on your email provider and device. Here’s a breakdown for popular email clients:

Sending Multiple Photos in Outlook

Direct Attachment (Under 25MB):

1. Create a new email message.
2. Click the “Insert” tab.
3. Choose “Picture Library” (or your photo folder).
4. Select multiple photos holding “Ctrl” (or “Command” on Mac) while clicking.

Using OneDrive (Over 25MB):

1. Upload your photos to OneDrive.
2. In a new Outlook email, select “Insert” > “Share from OneDrive.”
3. Choose the uploaded photos and click “Send.” Individual attachments are limited to 34MB, while OneDrive links allow up to 2GB.

Attaching multiple photos in Outlook email.

Sending Multiple Photos in Gmail

Direct Attachment (Under 25MB):

1. Compose a new email.
2. Click the paperclip icon.
3. Select multiple photos using “Ctrl” (or “Command” on Mac) and click “Open.”

Using Google Photos (Over 25MB):

1. Upload photos to Google Photos.
2. Create a new album and add your photos.
3. Click the share icon and select recipients (even without Google accounts). Google Drive allows files up to 10GB.

Sending Multiple Photos in Yahoo Mail

Direct Attachment (Under 25MB):

1. Create a new email and click “Attach.”
2. Choose “Photos” and select your album.
3. Select multiple photos using “Ctrl” (or “Command” on Mac) and click “Open.”

Using Dropbox (Over 25MB):

1. In a new email, click “Attach” > “Share from Dropbox.”
2. Select your photos from Dropbox and click “Send.”

Sending Multiple Photos on iPhone/iPad

Using the Photos App:

1. Open the “Photos” app and select your album.
2. Tap “Select” and choose your photos.
3. Tap the share icon and select “Mail.”
4. Compose your email and click “Send.” Apple Mail limits attachments to 25MB.

Using iCloud (Over 25MB):

1. Select your photos and click the share icon.
2. Choose “Email” > “Open Email.”
3. Add the recipient’s email address and click “Send.” iCloud doesn’t have a file size limit.

Sending Many Pictures as Compressed Files

For large numbers of photos, compressing them into a .zip file is highly efficient:

1. Select your photos.
2. Right-click and choose “Send to” > “Compressed (zipped) folder.”
3. Attach the .zip file to your email.

Choosing the Best Method

The optimal way to email multiple photos depends on the number and size of your files, your email provider, and the recipient’s familiarity with cloud storage services. Consider these factors when choosing your approach.