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Attach Files, Photos, and Videos to Email on iPhone

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Answer

In Mail, tap in the message and use the attachment controls, or share from Photos or Files; large items may use Mail Drop when available.

Guide steps4 steps
  1. Start the message
  2. Choose the attachment type
  3. Watch provider size limits
  4. Verify before sending
  5. If it still does not work

Start the message

Compose or reply in Mail, tap inside the body, and open the editing or attachment controls.

Choose the attachment type

Select Attach File for Files, Insert Photo or Video for Photos, or Scan Documents for a new PDF scan.

Watch provider size limits

Large attachments can exceed the recipient or mail provider limit; Mail Drop may be offered for eligible iCloud Mail sending.

Verify before sending

Wait for uploads to finish, open the attachment preview, confirm recipients, and avoid emailing sensitive files without appropriate protection.

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If it does not work

  • If “Attach Files, Photos, and Videos to Email on iPhone” remains unresolved, identify which numbered step first produces a different result and preserve that screen or message. Recheck the account, permission, storage, connection, or device prerequisite described above, then follow only the matching Apple Support recovery path; do not combine unrelated resets, bypasses, or third-party repair tools.
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