How to increase GMAIL storage with or without paying money to google

JAYDIPSINH June 26, 2025



How to Increase Gmail Storage Without Deleting Data – A Guide for Indian Users

Gmail has become an essential part of our daily digital lives. Whether you are a student, working professional, entrepreneur, or homemaker, chances are you are using Gmail regularly. With the free Google account, users get 15 GB of free storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. However, over time, this 15 GB fills up quickly due to heavy emails, attachments, photos, videos, and files.

Most people panic when they see the "Storage Full" warning. Some even start deleting old emails or files just to free up space. But what if you want to increase your Gmail storage without deleting anything? Fortunately, there are several smart ways to expand your Gmail storage. This article will guide you step-by-step on what you can do.

1. Buy Google One Plan – Official Way to Increase Storage

The easiest and most reliable way to increase Gmail storage is to upgrade to Google One, Google’s official subscription service. It offers expanded cloud storage which can be used across Gmail, Drive, and Photos.

Plans available in India:

Plan Storage Monthly Price Yearly Price
Basic 100 GB ₹130 ₹1,300
Standard 200 GB ₹210 ₹2,100
Premium 2 TB ₹650 ₹6,500

Benefits of Google One:

  1. Extra storage (starts from 100 GB)
  2. Access to Google experts (support)
  3. Sharing with family (up to 5 members)
  4. VPN for Android and iOS (in premium plan)
  5. Google Photos editing tools (select plans)

How to Upgrade:

  1. Open your Gmail or Google Drive.
  2. Click on “Storage” section at the bottom left.
  3. Click “Get More Storage” → Choose a plan.
  4. Pay using UPI, card, or net banking.

This is the most hassle-free and permanent solution for increasing Gmail storage without losing any emails or files.

2. Use Multiple Google Accounts

If you don’t want to spend money, another smart method is to create another Google account and start using it for storing new data. Every new account comes with 15 GB free.

What You Can Do:

  1. Move old Drive files to new account.
  2. Share folders between accounts.
  3. Forward new emails from old Gmail to new Gmail.
  4. Link multiple Gmail accounts to your phone.

This method won’t cost you anything and gives you another 15 GB instantly.

3. Backup Data to Other Cloud Services (Free or Cheap)

Sometimes, it makes sense to offload some data to other cloud platforms. You can use:

  1. Microsoft OneDrive – Free 5 GB (More with Microsoft 365)
  2. Dropbox – Free 2 GB
  3. Mega.nz – Free 20 GB for new users
  4. JioCloud / Airtel Cloud – Indian telecom providers’ cloud storage

How to Use:

  1. Download your Gmail attachments or Drive files.
  2. Upload them to these platforms.
  3. Now delete those from Gmail or Drive (storage reduces).

This way, you keep your data safe without deleting it and free up space in Gmail.

4. Compress Attachments & Files Before Uploading

For regular Gmail users, many storage issues are caused by sending or receiving heavy attachments. You can save space in the future by compressing files:

  1. Use .zip or .rar formats before uploading files to Drive or sending as attachments.
  2. Reduce image sizes using online tools like TinyPNG.
  3. Convert .doc files to .pdf (smaller in size).

This won’t increase your existing storage but will help prevent running out of space again soon.

5. Use Google Takeout to Download and Archive Data

Google provides a feature called Google Takeout, which allows you to download all your data from Gmail, Drive, Photos, and other services.

Steps:

  1. Visit https://takeout.google.com
  2. Select the services (Gmail, Drive, etc.)
  3. Download the zip file to your hard drive or external storage.
  4. Once saved, you can delete those files from Drive and reduce storage usage.

This method ensures that your data is not lost but still helps you make space in your Gmail account.

Conclusion

If your Gmail storage is full and you don’t want to delete any data, don’t worry. There are multiple ways to fix this:

  1. Buy extra storage with Google One (starting ₹130/month)
  2. Create a new Gmail account for more free space
  3. Use other cloud services for offloading data
  4. Compress files to reduce space used
  5. Backup with Google Takeout to download and clear large files

Whether you choose a paid plan or a smart workaround, you can easily continue using Gmail without storage issues.

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