Samsung Galaxy: How to Send Long Videos Through Messages

Quick summary: If a video is too long or too big to text, the best fix on a Samsung Galaxy phone is a Quick Share link. You get up to 5GB free. Here are all the ways I use.

Option 1: Send a Quick Share link (best)

1. Open the Gallery and select the video (or several videos and photos).
2. Tap Share > Quick Share.
3. Tap QR code or link, then Copy link. It uploads your files.
4. Open your conversation, press and hold the message box, tap Paste and Send. They tap the link to download it.

Option 2: Save a lower-resolution copy

1. Open the video in the Gallery and tap the pencil (edit).
2. Tap the three dots > Size and format, choose a lower resolution, and tap Done.
3. Tap Save. Check Details to see the new size. Mine dropped to 13MB. If it still won’t send, use option 1.

Option 3: Google Photos link

In Google Photos, open the video, tap Share > Create link, then copy the link and paste it into your message.

Option 4: Quick Share nearby

If they’re on Android and nearby, tap Share > Quick Share and pick their name to send it straight to them.

Option 5: Use a messaging app

Apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp usually allow larger files than regular texts.

My picks

• Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung
• Mint Mobile: $15 unlimited data, talk and text