Workbooks that contain a data model and data visualizations are often very large, sometimes exceeding the file size limits imposed by SharePoint Online or Office for the web in Microsoft 365.
The following table states the maximum limits of memory storage and file size for workbooks in Excel, and on different platforms. For tips on how to reduce model size, see Create a memory-efficient Data Model using Excel and the Power Pivot add-in.
You might also consider also running the Workbook Size Optimizer. It analyzes your Excel workbook and if possible, compresses it further.
| Product or platform | Maximum Limit |
|---|---|
| SharePoint Server 2013 (1) | Maximum file size for uploading to a document library:
Maximum file size for rendering a workbook in Excel Services:
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| Excel for the web in Microsoft 365 3 | 250 megabytes (MB) total file size limit. Core worksheet contents (everything not in the Data Model) size limits according to file size limits for workbooks in SharePoint Online. |
| Power BI Pro or free service | 0-250 MB See how to reduce the size of an Excel workbook for Power BI. |
(1) On SharePoint Server, notice that the defaults that are much lower than the maximum allowed. Ask your SharePoint administrator about raising file size limits if your file is too big to upload or render. More information about Software boundaries and limits for SharePoint Server 2013.
(2) Maximum Upload Size must be configured for each web application by a SharePoint administrator. Maximum Workbook Size must be configured in Excel Services by a service administrator. More information for administrators can be found in Configure Maximum File Upload Size on TechNet.
(3) Limits in Microsoft 365 are not configurable, but can change over time. Check the Microsoft 365 for Enterprise Service Descriptions for the latest information. You can also seeSharePoint Online Limits.
