How To Attach A Folder To An Email?

27-01-2025

Attaching a folder to an email can be a bit tricky since most email clients don't allow you to attach folders directly. However, you can easily achieve this by compressing the folder into a zip file and then attaching it to your email. 


Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Compress the Folder

For Windows Users:

  1. Open File Explorer 

  2. Locate the folder you want to send.

  3. Right-click on the folder.

  4. Select "Send to" > "Compressed (zipped) folder".

  5. Rename the zip file if you needed.

For Mac Users:

  1. Open Finder and locate the folder.

  2. Right-click (or control-click) on the folder.

  3. Select "Compress Items".

  4. Rename the zip file if you needed.

Step 2: Attach the Zip File to Your Email

Using Gmail:

  1. Open Gmail 

  2. Click on "Compose".

  3. Enter the recipient's email address 

  4. Write your message.

  5. Click on the paperclip icon at the window bottom.

  6. Navigate to where your zip file is saved, select it, and click "Open".

  7. Once attached, click "Send".

Using Outlook:

  1. Open Outlook 

  2. Click on "New Email".

  3. Enter the recipient's email addres

  4. Write your message.

  5. Click on the paperclip icon in the "Message" tab.

  6. Navigate to where your zip file is saved, select it, and click "Insert".

  7. Once attached, click "Send".

Step 3: Considerations

  • File Size Limit: Ensure the zip file is within your email provider's size limit. For example, Gmail allows attachments up to 25 MB.


You can efficiently share folders via email by converting them into zip files by following these steps . This method is used with most email services and operating systems.