Locating messages that consume substantial storage space within Google’s email service is a common task for users managing their digital footprint. These messages often contain large attachments, such as images, videos, or documents. For example, a user might search for messages exceeding a certain size threshold to identify candidates for archival or deletion.
Identifying and managing these large messages is important for several reasons. It frees up storage space within a Google account, which may be nearing its limit. This action improves overall account performance and can prevent issues related to exceeding storage quotas. Historically, email storage limitations necessitated manual and ongoing efforts to prune large files from inboxes.
