File is too large
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Original Title: File is too large
gvallada
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)How do I reduce the size of a file that's too large?
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 9:36 PM
3 replies
léonie
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User level: Level 10 (205,585 points)Sep 18, 2026 12:20 AM in response to gvallada
When you send the photo directly from the Photos.app and use the Share menu and select "Mail"; the Mail.app will offer an option to reduce the size of the attachment, when the Mail window opens. Pick "Small" for the smallest size.
On iOS 27 the option to select the size appears below the one with the address of the recipient, above the subject.
Mac Jim ID
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User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)Sep 17, 2026 9:52 PM in response to gvallada
Go to Setting > General > iPhone Storage and delete some data if you are running out of iPhone storage.
Since you posted in the Photos forum, you will need to explain what the relation is to the Photos app that pertains to a file that is too large.
gvallada
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 17, 2026 10:08 PM in response to Mac Jim ID
I have sufficient storage. Trying to send a photo to apple and they want me to reduce the size of the photo to less than 3.2 MB
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359467