Gmail is finally raising file attachment size limits (but probably not for you)

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Gmail has placed a 25 MB limit on file attachment sizes, using Drive links for larger files.
• Personal accounts keep this limit, but some Enterprise accounts now have the sending limit raised to 50 MB.
• Reception limits are also increasing; Enterprise Plus accounts can receive attachments up to 70 MB.

Why This Matters

There are countless ways to share files—Google One, Dropbox, Quick Share (now with AirDrop support), or even a USB drive. Yet email remains one of the simplest, most universally compatible methods. After years of a hard 25 MB attachment ceiling, Google is finally offering a modest increase for certain users.

Current Limits

• Sending limit: 25 MB for most Gmail accounts.
• Receiving limit: 50 MB for most Gmail accounts.

These limits have applied across free personal accounts and paid Workspace accounts alike.

New Enterprise Plus Limits

Google announced that for Enterprise Plus accounts:

• The sending limit is now 50 MB.
• The receiving limit is now 70 MB.

The change is not a massive jump, but it does allow users to send larger files (e.g., 30 MB–40 MB) without resorting to Drive links. The rollout is already in progress and should reach eligible accounts within the next two weeks.

What Happens If You Exceed the Limit?

For files larger than the applicable limit, Gmail will automatically prompt you to share the file via a Google Drive link. This continues to be the recommended workflow for very large attachments.

Bottom Line

• Personal and standard Workspace accounts: still limited to 25 MB (send) / 50 MB (receive).
• Enterprise Plus accounts: now enjoy 50 MB (send) / 70 MB (receive).

If you rely heavily on email attachments and have access to an Enterprise Plus subscription, you’ll notice a small but welcome improvement. Otherwise, Google will keep nudging you toward Drive for larger files.