How to Attach a File in Gmail

Attaching Files to a Message

1. Start off by composing a new message. Click on Compose Mail to get a new email.







2. Under the Subject line, click on Attach a file. This will open a dialogue box where you can locate documents, images, videos or music on your computer. 


3. Select the file to attach and then click Open. The file will begin uploading to your message. 



Gmail has a new upload feature that allows you to click and drag files from your computer and drop them into the email. 

1. Highlight the files you want to attach to the message. 

2. Click and drag the files into your Gmail window. An attachment bar will become highlighted above the text box of your email. 

3. Drop the files into the highlighted region.  



4. The files will begin uploading to your message.



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Upload a picture from your computer

You can upload a JPG, GIF or PNG file. Do not upload pictures containing celebrities, nudity, artwork, or copyrighted images).

Specify an image URL

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