Windows 8.1 Mail app limitation

I can't send more then 3 or 4 pictures (1MB each) with the Windows Mail app.
Tested with gmail account and company Exchange account.
Is this a limitation of this app? I can't find it with dr. Google ;-)

Hi，
I tested in my own mail app, I can successfully send the pictures, I can also send more large documents like word\PDF.... As I know, mail does not enforce any limits on number and size of attachments users can send.
Do you get any errors when you send the mail with 3 or 4 pictures or other large documents? Have you checked this network bandwith? Is it a unmetered network or metered network?
Have you tried to send in another mail application or web mail in browser? What is the result?
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