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rajeshm's avatar
rajeshm
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Sharing a Video file which is more than 50 GB

Tried to share a large video file (more than 50 gb) through an download link.. but at the receiving end they were able to download only half of the file size even after multiple attempts. Is there any file size restriction while sharing?

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    3 years ago

    Happy to help in any way possible rajeshm

     

    Due to the size of the folder it's possible that it'd either download as a zip, or that it'd be too large indeed.

     

    They could try adding it to their Dropbox account, which would automatically save the file and then sync to their app. However, they'd need enough space to do that. 

     

    Once you have the screenshot, let me know. 

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hi rajeshm, welcome to our Community! 

     

    Were they trying to download the file on their device, or save it on their Dropbox account?  Keep in mind, that in order for the latter one to work out, they'd need to have enough space on their Dropbox account. 

     

    It'd also be helpful to know more in regards to the error they receive on their end. 

     

    Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there. 

    • rajeshm's avatar
      rajeshm
      Explorer | Level 4

      Hi Megan,

       

      They were trying to download to their device. Is it essential for them to have a enterprise/business account to download any file larger file.

       

      Thanks,

      Rajesh

       

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        Hi rajeshm, I hope you're doing well! 

         

        They should be able to download the content even with an individual account as long as they have enough space. Are you sharing the file using a shared link

         

        Also, do they get any errors on their end, or the file size is smaller when downloaded?