This article explains how to use file-sharing services to send a link instead of a large attachment when you want to share a video via email. The instructions apply to Gmail and Google Drive, Outlook and OneDrive, Yahoo and Apple Mail, as well as most other email and cloud providers.

Gmail has a limit of 25 MB on message size. If your video is under 25 MB, attach the file to your email message.

If you want to share a video file larger than 25 MB, save the file to Google Drive and send recipients a link to the file. Your recipients will select the link to watch the video.

Here's how to send a Google Drive link to a video in a Gmail message: