Embedded CID images in email instead of attachment

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Missmole2020 Author

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Embedded CID images in email instead of attachment

Updating to iOS 14.3 has resulted in me not being able to attach an image from my camera roll. It automatically embeds itself into the body of the email as a CID.

I am an artist and sending images is part of my professional life. I need to be able to send 2MB + images as attachments to galleries, exhibitions, and clients.

This is beyond frustrating.

Apple’s reply that ‘this behaviour is to be expected’ is extraordinary. What does that actually mean?

I have asked a very experienced IT professional and he couldn’t see a fix usable on an iphone.

Get this fixed Apple. PDQ.

iPhone SE

Posted on Jan 16, 2021 4:52 AM

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Answer 1

LD150

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Jan 16, 2021 5:10 AM in response to Missmole2020

I have seen a workaround by which you attach a non photo file first, for example a small PDF saying "here are may photos" or something, then subsequent attachments behave as before. Try it and come back.

Yes I know it is an inconvenience but if it helps ...

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Answer 2

Missmole2020 Author

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Jan 16, 2021 6:55 AM in response to LD150

Hi Peter,

Thank you for your time.

After another suggestion I now realise that if I left click on the embedded e-mail image it allows me to Download it and then I can export the image to a computer file.

From there I can attach it to an email.

BUT the embedded file is a CID , which is thumb nail size - so useless to me as an artist.

Galleries, Opportunities etc request 2MB + for catalogues, PR and clients.

This might however be of help to someone else.

I would like to try your workaround but don't know how to make/ find a PDF on my iphone.

I will research.

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