Gmail has made it easier to communicate with others through email and even better, you can also send videos via Gmail. For video content creators, attaching YouTube videos to Gmail is an effective way to easily share their work with their followers or anyone else who may be interested. This blog post will show you the different methods on how to attach YouTube videos to Gmail.
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Why You Need to Attach YouTube Videos to Gmail
There are several reasons why one may want to attach YouTube videos to Gmail. For video content creators, it may be a way to showcase their work and gain more exposure. For individuals, it can be a way to quickly share a video with friends, family or colleagues. In addition, as emails have a larger storage capacity compared to messaging apps, it allows you to send larger files compared to what most messaging apps support.
Method 1: Via Gmail Attachment Feature
Attaching a YouTube video to Gmail is a straightforward task using the Gmail attachment feature. Here are the steps:
1. Open a web browser and go to the YouTube video you want to attach.
2. Click on the Share button below the video.
3. Click on the Copy button to copy the video link.
4. Open Gmail and click on Compose to create a new email.
5. In the email body, right-click and click on Paste to paste the copied YouTube video link.
6. Press Enter and wait for the video to load and display.
7. Finally, click on the Send button to send the email with the attached YouTube video.
Pros:
– A straightforward method that only requires copying and pasting the video link
– It does not require any third-party software for successful attachment
Cons:
– The recipient may not be able to watch the video within the email, they may need to click on the link which redirects them to YouTube.
Method 2: Using Online Tools
There are several online tools available on the internet such as Video Mail and Woofy to help you attach YouTube videos to Gmail. Both tools work similarly, and here is how to use them:
1. Go to https://videomail.io/ or https://woofy.co/ and follow the instructions to create an account.
2. After creating an account, copy the YouTube video link you want to attach and paste it onto the website.
3. On the tool’s website, you can customize the video by adding a thumbnail, custom text and choose the format of the video to send.
4. Once done customizing, save the changes made to the video and copy the generated link.
5. Open Gmail and click on Compose to create a new email.
6. In the email body, right-click and click on Paste to paste the copied link.
7. Click on the Send button to send the email with the attached YouTube video.
Pros:
– Allows customization of the video before sending
– Third-party tool that can be used in addition to the Gmail attachment feature
Cons:
– May require additional time to create an account and customize the video to your preferences
Method 3: Using Third-Party Software
Third-party software such as Movavi and Clipchamp can help you attach a YouTube video to Gmail. Here are the steps on using Movavi:
1. Go to https://www.movavi.com/screen-recorder/ and download their screen recorder software.
2. Launch the software and choose the type of recording you want to use (i.e. desktop recording or webcam recording).
3. Open the YouTube video you want to attach and play it.
4. Press the record button in the Movavi software and start recording the video.
5. Once done recording, save the file to your computer.
6. Open Gmail and click on Compose to create a new email.
7. Click on the Attach File button and choose the previously recorded video from your computer files.
8. Finally, click on the Send button to send the email with the attached YouTube Video.
Pros:
– Allows for better quality video compared to other methods
– Provides a recording functionality for other use cases apart from attaching YouTube videos to Gmail
Cons:
– Takes longer compared to other methods
– Requires downloading and setting up of third-party software
What to Do If You Can’t Attach YouTube Video to Gmail
If you experience any issues trying to attach YouTube videos to Gmail, you can try these fixes:
– Clear your cache and browser history.
– Check that you are running the latest version of your browser.
– Try using another web browser to attach the video.
– Ensure that you have enough storage space in your Gmail account.
Bonus Tip
To increase the chance of your email being read and the attached YouTube video being watched, ensure to personalize the subject and body of your email. Research has shown that emails with personalized subject lines have a higher open rate compared to generic ones.
5 FAQs
Q: Can I share a YouTube playlist on Gmail?
A: Yes. You can copy the playlist link and follow similar attachment steps as listed for a single video.
Q: Can I attach a YouTube video to Gmail on a mobile device?
A: Yes, You can use the attachment feature on the Gmail application or any of the online tools listed above.
Q: Can I upload a YouTube video as an attachment instead of a link?
A: No. Gmail currently doesn’t support the upload of video files higher than their specified 25 MB limit. Hence, only links can be attached.
Q: Will the video buffer or play normally when attached?
A: This depends. If you use the first method of attaching via the link, the video will open in your recipient’s browser and play normally. However, if you use third-party software for recording, you may experience some buffering depending on the recipient’s internet speed.
Q: Will the person I send the video to need a YouTube account to watch it?
A: No. They only need access to the link, and a browser that is compatible with YouTube videos.
Final Thoughts
Attaching YouTube videos to Gmail is an easy process, and there are many convenient ways to do it. You can use the simple attachment feature on Gmail, online tools like Video Mail and Woofy or third-party software like Movavi. By following these methods, you can easily share your videos with friends, family, colleagues, or even fans.