{"id":1281,"date":"2020-06-10T05:08:05","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T05:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1281"},"modified":"2025-12-22T11:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:20:10","slug":"gmail-running-out-of-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Gmail Out Of Storage? 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This gradual and imperceptible bloat eventually fills up your total storage space. The user gets the error, \u201cYou can\u2019t send or receive messages because you\u2019re out of storage.\u201d Now, how we can resolve the \u201cGmail Out Of Storage\u201d issue is an important question. Moreover, a simple way is to back up old Gmail data via a specialized <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/gmail-backup-tool\/\">Gmail Backup Tool<\/a><\/strong>. 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&#8211; 4 Quick Fixes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/#Method_01_Delete_Emails_with_Large_Attachments\" >Method 01: Delete Emails with Large Attachments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/#Method_02_Declutter_Google_Drive_Storage\" >Method 02: Declutter Google Drive Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/#Method_03_Manage_AppDevice_Backups\" >Method 03: Manage App\/Device Backups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/#Backup_Gmail_Email_Data_to_Fix_Gmail_Out_Of_Storage_Issue\" >Backup Gmail Email Data to Fix Gmail Out Of Storage Issue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/gmail-running-out-of-space\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_Gmail_Run_Out_Of_Storage\"><\/span>Why Is My Gmail Run Out Of Storage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we know, Gmail shares its storage space with Google Photos and Google Drive, so it gets filled up quickly. Some of the factors that fill up space are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attachment-Based Emails:<\/strong> Attachments like PDFs, videos, audios, and .zip files take up a lot of storage space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space Used by Google Drive:<\/strong> Large media files and backups stored in Google Drive contribute to overall storage consumption.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Resolution Images:<\/strong> HD image and video backups in Google Photos fills storage faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trash Folder not Empty:<\/strong> After deleting emails and files, they are stored in the Trash folder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Backups: <\/strong>Background or auto-backups from apps like WhatsApp can significantly increase the space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Gmail_Running_Out_Of_Space\"><\/span>Impact of Gmail Running Out Of Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sending or receiving emails is restricted when the Gmail inbox is full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical or time-sensitive communications may get rejected due to storage limitations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users cannot upload files or update the data in Google Drive until space is freed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cloud backups or app data synchronization may fail unexpectedly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily tasks slow down when the communication tools are limited.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Gmail_Out_Of_Storage_Issue_%E2%80%93_4_Quick_Fixes\"><\/span>How to Fix Gmail Out Of Storage Issue? &#8211; 4 Quick Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section involves the solutions that can resolve the issue of Gmail storage space being filled up. Let\u2019s begin by understanding each of them in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_01_Delete_Emails_with_Large_Attachments\"><\/span>Method 01: Delete Emails with Large Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary reasons for Gmail Out of Space is the emails that contain large attachments. Deleting them will clear out a significant amount of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the steps to begin the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, <strong>sign in<\/strong> to your <strong>Gmail account<\/strong> with your email ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar, type <strong>has : attachment<\/strong> to filter out emails with attachments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, manually identify and select the unwanted emails you do not need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on the <strong>Delete<\/strong> icon to delete them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, navigate to the <strong>Trash<\/strong> folder and press <strong>Empty Trash Now<\/strong>. This will permanently delete the emails.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_02_Declutter_Google_Drive_Storage\"><\/span>Method 02: Declutter Google Drive Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The media files, backups, and old documents consume a major portion of storage space. Also, it identifies those files stored in Google Drive that share the storage space in Gmail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the step-by-step process to fix if Google out of storage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your web browser, <strong>sign in<\/strong> with your <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> account credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the left-side panel, navigate to the <strong>Storage<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, <strong>review<\/strong> the files that you no longer need or are unwanted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select those files and press the <strong>Remove<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, go to the <strong>Trash<\/strong> folder and <strong>Empty Trash<\/strong> to delete them permanently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_03_Manage_AppDevice_Backups\"><\/span>Method 03: Manage App\/Device Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The users can remove the outdated device and application backups that are stored in Google Drive. Apps like WhatsApp consume a lot of Google storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following instructions to start the procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by <strong>signing in<\/strong> to your <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the left side, click on the<strong> Storage<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, navigate to <strong>Backups<\/strong>. It will display the app backups and the stored devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully check them and select the old or outdated devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click on <strong>Delete Backup<\/strong> to delete the selected items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, permanently delete them from the <strong>Trash<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backup_Gmail_Email_Data_to_Fix_Gmail_Out_Of_Storage_Issue\"><\/span>Backup Gmail Email Data to Fix Gmail Out Of Storage Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To execute large-scale enterprise-level backup if the Gmail storage gets filled up, use the <strong>Cigati Gmail Backup Tool<\/strong>. It facilitates cross-platform migrations to various file formats and email platforms. Also, it makes sure to maintain strict data integrity and preserve the original folder hierarchy. Additionally, it mitigates the risks involved while migrating to cloud platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to follow if Gmail run out of storage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin by installing the tool on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, select <strong>Gmail (Backup Mails Only)<\/strong> and<strong> sign in<\/strong> to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select the mailbox that you want to back up and click <strong>Next.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, pick the desired <strong>File Format<\/strong> in which you want to back up emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, choose the necessary filters to refine the process and hit <strong>Download<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A full Gmail mailbox can disrupt workflow efficiency and can be stressful. To resolve the issue of \u201cGmail Out of Storage\u201d, users need to execute the right strategies. Basic strategies are to remove large attachments, delete the unwanted media files, optimize Google Drive storage, etc. On the other hand, rather than deleting the data, create a backup. An expert-recommended tool, <strong>Cigati Gmail Backup Tool<\/strong>, is used to efficiently back up the complete Gmail mailbox. Choose the approach that is suitable according to your business requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/extract-attachments-from-gmail\/\">How to Extract Attachments from Gmail Account<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766400173909\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: What errors do you get when Gmail storage is full?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The errors might be: \u201cYour account storage is full\u201d, \u201cYou might not be able to send or receive mail\u201d, etc. Also, Gmail might stop new emails from arriving until space is freed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766400189956\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Why does it still say full even after deleting emails?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Even if you delete emails, Gmail doesn\u2019t free storage until you empty the <em>Trash<\/em>. 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