Why Reduce Image Size for Email?
Most email providers limit attachment sizes (typically 25MB for Gmail, Outlook). Large photos from modern smartphones can easily exceed these limits, causing delivery failures.
Common Email Size Limits
| Provider | Attachment Limit |
|---|---|
| Gmail | 25 MB |
| Outlook | 20 MB |
| Yahoo | 25 MB |
| iCloud | 20 MB |
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Check Your Image Size
Before compressing, check how large your images are:
- Windows: Right-click > Properties
- Mac: Right-click > Get Info
- Phone: Check in Photos app details
Step 2: Compress Your Images
- Go to squeezepic.app
- Upload your images
- Choose quality level (80% is usually great for email)
- Download compressed images
Step 3: Attach to Email
Your compressed images are now ready to attach. They'll upload faster and stay under email limits.
How Much Can You Reduce?
Typical compression results:
| Original Size | Compressed | Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| 5 MB | 500 KB | 90% |
| 10 MB | 1 MB | 90% |
| 2 MB | 300 KB | 85% |
Tips for Email Images
- Use JPEG for photos - Better compression than PNG
- Resize if needed - 1920px width is plenty for viewing
- Batch compress - Do multiple images at once
- Consider cloud links - For many large files, use Google Drive or Dropbox
When to Use Different Quality Levels
- 90% quality - When image quality matters (portfolios, professional)
- 80% quality - Perfect for most email attachments
- 70% quality - When file size is critical, still looks good
Conclusion
Compressing images before emailing saves time and ensures delivery. With modern compression, you can reduce file sizes by 80-90% while maintaining visual quality that's perfect for email viewing.