You can send a video to someone by email using Gmail. If the video is less than 25MB, you can send it as a regular attachment. Otherwise, you'll need to upload it to Google Drive and then send the recipient a link to the video in question. This is possible either on the desktop version of Gmail or on the mobile version.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Send video attachments to mobile
Step 1. Open Gmail
Tap the red "M" icon on a white background to open your inbox if you are already signed in to Gmail.
If you are not yet logged in, first enter your email address and then your password
Step 2. Press the new message button
This button looks like a red and white pencil and is located at the bottom right of the screen. Tap on it to open a new email window.
Step 3. Tap the paperclip icon
This icon is located at the top right of the screen.
- You may need to press OK to allow Gmail to access files on your phone or tablet.
Step 4. Select your video
Tap the location of the video (for example Gallery Where Film), locate the file you want to import and then select To choose.
- On Android, first tap Attach a file.
Step 5. Type the recipient's email address
Enter the email address of the person you want to send your video file to.
To add a subject to your email, type it in the Subject field. To add text, type it in the Compose your message field
Step 6. Press the send arrow
The submit button looks like a paper airplane and is located in the upper right corner of the screen. Your email will be sent to the recipient you specified.
The person you sent the email to will be able to open the video in the Gmail app by tapping the preview at the bottom of the message
Method 2 of 4: Send videos as attachments on desktop
Step 1. Open the Gmail website
Go to Gmail. If you are already logged in, this will open your Gmail inbox.
First enter your email address followed by your password if you are not yet logged in
Step 2. Click New Message
It's the white button in the upper left corner of your inbox. A new email window will open.
Step 3. Enter the recipient's email address
Type the email address of the person to whom you want to send your sample video.
If you want to add a subject to your email, click on the Subject field then type your subject. To add a message, click on the main field then type your message
Step 4. Click on the paperclip icon
You will find it at the bottom of the email window.
Step 5. Choose a file location
Click on the folder where your video is located on the left side of the window.
Step 6. Select your video
Click on the video you want to import.
Step 7. Click Open
This button is located at the bottom right of the window. Click on it to import the video to your email.
Step 8. Choose Send
It's the blue button in the lower left corner of the email window. Click on it to send your email with the video attached.
Method 3 of 4: Send videos from Google Drive to mobile
Step 1. Upload the video to Google Drive
Depending on whether the video is on your computer or on your phone or tablet, this process varies.
- On mobile: open the Google Drive app, tap +, Import, select Photos and videos open the location of your video, tap it and choose Import.
- On a desktop computer: go to Google Drive and sign in if you haven't already. Click on New, Import a file, go to the location of your video, click on the video in question and select To open.
Step 2. Open Gmail
Tap the Gmail app icon, which looks like a red "M" on a white background. This will open your Gmail inbox.
If you are not yet signed in to Gmail, enter your email address and password before continuing
Step 3. Press the New Message button
It's the red and white pencil icon at the bottom right of the screen. A new email window will open.
Step 4. Tap the paperclip icon
You will find it at the top right of the screen.
Step 5. Select your video
Tap the option Drive (you may need to scroll down first) and then on the video.
- On Android, tap Insert from Drive in the drop-down menu, choose the video you want to insert and then press To select.
Step 6. Press the send arrow
It's the airplane icon at the top right of the screen.
Step 7. Choose Continue if prompted
If this is your first time sending this type of file to someone, it will give your recipient permission to view the video you send them.
- On Android, check the box Display then press Send at the command prompt.
Method 4 of 4: Send videos from Google Drive to desktop
Step 1. Upload the video to Google Drive
The process varies depending on whether the video is on your computer or on your phone (or tablet).
- On a desktop computer: go to Google Drive and sign in if necessary. Click on New, Import a file, go to the location of your video, click on the video and then choose To open.
- On a mobile device: open the Google Drive app, tap +, Import, select Photos and videos, go to your video location, tap it and choose Import.
Step 2. Open the Gmail website
Go to Gmail. This will open your Gmail inbox if you are already logged in.
If you are not logged in, enter your email address and password before continuing
Step 3. Click New Message
It's the white button at the top left of the inbox. Click on it to open a new email window.
Step 4. Enter the recipient's email address
Type the email address of the person you want to send your video to.
You can add a subject by clicking on the Subject field then typing the subject of your email and a message by clicking on the main text field before typing your message
Step 5. Click on the Google Drive icon
This is the triangle shaped logo at the bottom of the email window. Click on it to open a Drive window.
Step 6. Select your video
Click on the video you want to send to your recipient.
Step 7. Choose Insert
It's the blue button at the bottom left of the window.
Step 8. Click Submit
This blue button is located at the bottom left of the email window.
Step 9. Select Share & Send if prompted
This is to ensure that the recipient will be able to view the file once they receive it.