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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Attach a photo or file to an email

Add a photograph, document or scan before sending Mail.

iPhone · iOSAbout 3 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Write a new email

Open Mail and tap the compose button.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Mail screen with Compose email highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Write a new email

Open Mail and tap the compose button.

Example Mail screen with Compose email highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Tap inside the message

Tap in the main part of the email, below the subject.

Example screen with tap inside the message highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap the attachment button

Tap the attachment button just above the keyboard.

Example New Message screen with Attachment actions highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Choose what to attach

Choose Attach File for a document or Photo Library for a picture.

Choose Photo Library instead if you are sending a photograph.

Example Attachment choices screen with Attach File highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Check and send

Wait for the attachment to appear in the email, then tap the Send arrow.

Example Ready to send screen with Send arrow highlighted.
Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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