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Attach, share or insert Files, GIFs and Emojis in Yahoo Mail

Whether you're sending a fun pick-me-up message or a professional resume, attachments and GIFs allow you to add what you need for your email messages to be unique. Find out how to add attachments or insert GIFs in Yahoo Mail.

Attach GIFs

The GIF will be inserted wherever your cursor is placed in the email message.

  1. Click Compose.
  2. Click the GIF icon Graphic of insert-GIF icon..
  3. Search for a specific GIF or browse by category.
  4. Mouse over the GIF you want to use.
  5. Click the GIF to insert it in your email.

Attach Emojis

Emojis are always a good idea if you want you're message to look friendly.

  1. Click Compose.
  2. Click the Emoji icon Image of the emoji icon.
  3. Select the emoji.

Attach or share files

Attach computer files

  1. Click Compose.
  2. Click the Attach Files icon Image of the Attachment icon.
  3. Locate and select the file to attach.
  4. Click Open.

The file attaches itself below the email.

Share files from cloud storage.

  1. Click Compose.
  2. Click the Attach Files icon Image of the Attachment icon.
  3. Select share files from Google Drive or Dropbox.
  4. Locate and select the file you want to share.
  5. Select Ok to insert a shareable link.

Problems with attachments

Experiencing difficulty when attaching a file? Here are a few common issues:

  • Special characters - remove special characters from the title and try again.
  • Unsupported web browser - make sure you're using a supported web browser.
  • Large file size - emails can't exceed 25MB, if you need to attach a file over 25MB use the option to share files from Google Drive or Dropbox.
  • Some file types present a security risk - we don't support a variety of file formats, such as .bat, .cmd, .exe, .hta, .iso, .jar, .lnk, .msi, .scr, and .vbs, because they are often used to distribute malware.