How to Add Email Attachments on iPhone 13 (iOS 15.2)

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Need to attach a document, photo, or video to an email on your iPhone 13? Whether you’re sending a resume or a scanned document, the built-in Mail app on iOS 15.2 makes it easy to include attachments in just a few taps.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to attaching files to an email on your iPhone 13.

Attach Files to an Email Using the Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the Compose icon (bottom right) to start a new email.
  3. Enter the recipient’s email, subject, and your message.
  4. Tap the arrow (<) icon in the toolbar above the keyboard to reveal more formatting options.
  5. Tap the document icon (a sheet of paper) to attach a file from the Files app.
  6. Browse and select the file you want to attach.
  7. To insert a photo or video instead:
    • Tap the photo icon above the keyboard.
    • Select an image or video from your library.
  8. When you’re done attaching, tap the Send arrow at the top-right corner to send your message.

Quick Method: Long-Press in Message Body

For a faster way to attach a file:

  • Tap and hold in the email message body until the context menu appears.
  • Tap the right arrow to expand the menu.
  • Select Attach File or Insert Photo or Video.
  • Choose your file and it will be added to the email.

Take a Photo, Scan a Document, or Record a Video

Need to capture something in real time?

  1. Tap the arrow (<) above the keyboard.
  2. Select:
    • Take Photo or Video to shoot directly from the camera.
    • Scan Document to scan pages with the iPhone camera.
  3. After capturing, tap Use Photo, Use Video, or Save to insert it.

Use Mail Drop for Large Files (Up to 5GB)

If your file exceeds the normal 25MB limit, iOS offers Mail Drop—a cloud-based method to send large attachments.

Just attach the file as usual. If it’s too big, iOS will automatically prompt you to use Mail Drop.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Can’t attach files? Make sure the file type is supported or not restricted by the app.
  • Email not sending? Check file size limits, especially for the recipient’s email provider.
  • Still failing? Try compressing or splitting up large attachments.

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