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Microsoft is set to update its Outlook email service to address the current size limit for file sharing. Instead of attachment limits, users will soon be able to upload files to OneDrive and share them through email.

Currently, it can be challenging for Outlook users to attach and send large files, as they often exceed the maximum size limit. However, the planned update will allow users to utilize Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage for this purpose. According to Microsoft’s official 365 roadmap, if users attempt to attach Outlook files that reach the size limit or exceed the 20MB limit, they will be prompted to upload the file via OneDrive for easier sharing.

The feature is expected to be deployed in September 2023, beginning with Android users, and will be made available on other platforms shortly after. This will be particularly useful for those using the free version of Outlook, as they have the most restrictive limits on storage capacity. Currently, Outlook offers 15GB of free storage, while OneDrive offers 5GB. With the update, free Microsoft users will have a total of 20GB of storage between the two services.

These limits are likely an attempt by Microsoft to encourage more free users to upgrade to its paid Microsoft 365 services. Paid options offer larger storage capacities and reduce the risk of email congestion, making them financially advantageous for the company.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft is not the only brand using storage limits on free accounts to incentivize users to upgrade. Google also offers 15GB of storage with a free Gmail account, which includes Google Photos, Google Workspace, Google Drive, and other initially free services. Once users exceed the free storage limit, Google offers the option to either delete data to clear storage or purchase additional storage with Google One plans.

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