bigger size in attachments

danger 1911 Beginner Posts: 2 Points: 1 Rating: 0 Authority: 0 Joined: 09 April 2008	#1 0 09 April 2008 01:41:32 Why the size of the attachment always is bigger than the original size of the attachment? Thanks in advance

Dominik Reichardt Master Posts: 128 Points: 115 Rating: 3 Authority: 3 Joined: 03 September 2007	#2 0 09 April 2008 11:04:22 Because to send files they have to be "translated" to text and this gives an overhaed (of 25% or so). If you google for "email attachments overhead" (without the quotes) you will get some more detailed answers on this.

danger 1911 Beginner Posts: 2 Points: 1 Rating: 0 Authority: 0 Joined: 09 April 2008	#3 0 10 April 2008 00:12:30 Thanks Dominik