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How to Find Large Emails in Gmail

Locate messages with large attachments that may be using mailbox storage.

Quick Answer

Search Gmail with a size query such as larger:10M.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant email account or application.
  2. Search Gmail with a size query such as larger:10M.
  3. Review the result carefully before making any permanent deletion, forwarding, or account change.
  4. Confirm the change worked from the mailbox or settings page.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Menu names can differ between web, desktop, mobile, classic, and newer versions of an email application.
  • For business or managed accounts, administrator policies can restrict some settings.