You can easily send pictures via email from your phone. Generally, you will use two applications, namely the email client and the gallery. If you're using an Android phone, you can use the Gmail and Photos apps (or another gallery app installed on your phone). Meanwhile, if you're using an iPhone, you can use the Mail and Photos apps.
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Method 1 of 2: Sending Email via Android Phone
Step 1. Make sure the photo you want to send is already saved on your phone
Unlock all the controls by pressing the white arrow in the lower left corner of the screen. Tap the phone gallery, then open the image.
Step 2. Tap the share icon (two small arrows with a circle between them), then select the email you want
After tapping the share icon, you'll see several options, depending on the account connected to your phone.
Digital accounts linked to mobile phones include e-mail and social media accounts
Step 3. Select the photos you want to email
After tapping the email option, you will be taken to the image selection screen. Tap the image you want to send to select it.
- Images that were not captured by the phone's camera, such as downloaded images and images received via Bluetooth, may be in the DCIM folder. Photos taken via the phone's camera will appear directly in the Photos app.
- You can send multiple images at once by selecting all the images you want to send.
Step 4. Tap the "Next" button after selecting the image
The image you selected will be taken to a new window, and attached to the email.
Step 5. Compose and send the message by tapping the appropriate field and composing the message if desired
You can also add a subject on this screen.
When composing an email, save time by tapping the ".com" button
Method 2 of 2: Sending an Email via iPhone iOS
Step 1. Tap the colorful flower icon to open the Photos app, then select the image you want to send
Swipe the screen up and down by touching the screen.
Step 2. Select the photos you want to send
Tap "Select" in the top-right corner of the screen, then tap the photo you want to send.
If you don't find the "Select" option, try tapping the photo once to see all the options
Step 3. Tap the square-shaped Share symbol with an up arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen to attach an image to the email
After tapping the option, tap “Email photos”.
- Some iPhones require you to tap "Next", then "Mail".
- Repeat the above steps until all the images you want to send are in the attachment.
Step 4. Write your email
After tapping the email icon, you will see a new message. Write the subject and body of your email on this screen.
- If you're using iOS 8 and up, hover over the body of the email. Here, you can add memos, information and various other texts. Hold the screen in that area until the magnifying glass icon appears. Remove your finger from the screen. You will see various options such as "Select" and "Select all".
- To the right of the black bar, tap the right arrow. The "Quote Level" and "Insert Photo or Video" options will appear after pressing the arrow. Tap "Insert Photo or Video".
Step 5. Add contacts
Click the "To:" column if the cursor is not already in this column. Enter the destination email address.
- Tap the contact symbol to the right of the column to add an email directly from the contact list. This symbol is a blue circle with a blue plus sign.
- Add contacts to the "CC/BCC" field if needed.
Step 6. Send your email
Once all the images are selected, tap the Send button in the upper right corner of the screen.
Edit your email before sending it to make sure you've included the correct photo, recipient, and text
Tips
- If you have a limited data plan, try sending photos over a Wi-Fi network to prevent data leaks.
- If you're not using a smartphone, use the buttons on your phone to open the email app, and compose your email.
- If you're using a Windows Phone, open the list of apps, then tap the blue square with a white square and a blue dot/box to open the Photos app. Tap the photo or video you want to share, then tap the circular "Share" icon with a recycle sign. Select the "Email" option, then type your email.
Warning
- Limit the number of photos sent according to the capabilities of your device.
- Double-check the recipient of the email before sending to prevent your private photos from being accidentally sent.
