Outlook is a great application, which allows users to send attachments through email message. Sometimes, if you have attached an oversized file, you get an error notification saying, “Attachment size exceeds the allowable limit.” This problem arises not only when you have added a single large attachment, but also when you have added many attachments with a total size of more than 20 MB (20480 KB). This creates inconvenience and other issues in communicating with others. Through this blog, we’ll learn how to increase attachment size in Outlook with the best method.
How to Increase Attachment size in Outlook?
Outlook allows users to increase attachments’ size limit. These changes can be made with Registry Editor settings. To increase Outlook attachment size limit, use the below mentioned steps carefully.
Step 1. Start with pressing Win + R keys and type regedit, then click on OK or press Enter.
Step 2. Now follow the below-mentioned steps to navigate as per your Outlook versions:
- “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\¬Software\¬Microsoft\¬Office\¬14.0\¬Outlook\¬\Preferences” for Outlook 2010
- “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\\Preferences” For Outlook 2013
- “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\\Preferences” for Outlook 2016
Step 3. In the Registry Editor Window look for the list that opens after navigating. There you will find an option in the list “MaximumAttachmentSize” double click on that.
Note: If you do not find MaximumAttachmentSize in the list, then right-click on the empty space in the Registry Editor, click on New and then click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 4. A new dialogue box will open, where you can enter the desired attachment size in KBs. So, here we are doing it 25 MB, this is how much server allows. Enter 25000 in Value Data section. Click on OK to proceed.
Step 5. Close the Registry Editor and try to send the email with attachment again.
What else do you require to tackle all issues with your attachments?
Here are some tips which you can use to tackle all attachments issues in Outlook:
- Send attachments through cloud storage like OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.
- Compress large attachment files with tools like Weight Diet for Outlook.
- Split oversized attachments into small parts with tools like 7-Zip.
- Resize large attachment files size.
Conclusion
Inconvenience in sending attachments in Outlook disrupts user’s workflow. To change attachments size limit in Outlook, you can use Registry Editor. Furthermore, to secure Outlook attachments from loss, you need to save them on your local system.
Use Kernel Outlook Attachment Extractor tool to extract all Outlook attachments easily. This Outlook attachment extractor preserves all attachments in their original quality and structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Change settings in Registry Editor to increase the Outlook attachment size limit manually.
A. To send large email attachment, you can compress the attachment, or you can send it through a cloud storage service.
