What is MailDrop?
MailDrop is an email plugin developed by Dropbox that integrates with popular email providers like Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and Apple Mail. It allows users to send email attachments up to 5GB in size, overcoming common email attachment size restrictions.
Here's how it works: When a user attaches a large file to an email in a MailDrop-supported email service, MailDrop will automatically upload the attachment to cloud storage instead of directly attaching it. The user's original email will be sent with a link to the uploaded file rather than the file itself.
Recipients can then simply click the link to view and download the file through a web browser. There is no need for recipients to have their own MailDrop or Dropbox account. MailDrop handles the file transfer process behind the scenes using Dropbox's cloud infrastructure.
Overall, MailDrop makes sending large attachments easy without needing to split files into smaller parts or worry about hitting attachment size limits. It's convenient for both senders and recipients. The plugin works across devices and platforms to enable seamless file sharing through email.