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I would like to upload a 156MB mp4 file to iCloud; I get a
"..... your file must be smaller than 100MB."
Scouring the web I see conflicting info ranging from 50MB to 200MB file sizes that can be uploaded to iCloud.
What is the actual maximum file size that can be uploaded and if there is a specific procedure for uploading large files?
BTW - as a new user, is there a notification to the email or phone on file with Apple when there is a response to the posts?
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Posted on Nov 20, 2023 12:32 PM
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Posted on Nov 20, 2023 1:17 PM
Apple does not offer specific information about file size limits, so one can assume that if its saying it must be less than 100MB, that's what it should be.
For very large files, there are other services such as WeTransfer, though those generally have a cost for very large files.
Yes, you should receive an email stating new activity in your thread.
You can manage your emails from this forum in your Profile page by clicking your profile icon at the top right of every page of the forum when logged in, and then on Preference in the menu it opens. From there scroll down to the "Messages from Apple" section to manage what emails you receive from the forum.
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Phil0124
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Nov 20, 2023 1:17 PM in response to SVL-MRJ
Apple does not offer specific information about file size limits, so one can assume that if its saying it must be less than 100MB, that's what it should be.
For very large files, there are other services such as WeTransfer, though those generally have a cost for very large files.
Yes, you should receive an email stating new activity in your thread.
You can manage your emails from this forum in your Profile page by clicking your profile icon at the top right of every page of the forum when logged in, and then on Preference in the menu it opens. From there scroll down to the "Messages from Apple" section to manage what emails you receive from the forum.
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Nov 21, 2023 7:21 AM in response to SVL-MRJ
You'll be able to upload the full video provided it is not in Photos. Syncing to iCloud Photos has the video limit of 100 MB each. Your iCloud Drive can handle any file so long as it is not larger than 50GB.
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Nov 20, 2023 2:29 PM in response to Phil0124
Thank you for your reply. I guess my best bet is to split up a 156MB video file into two files under 100MB each.
Thanks again and have a great Thanksgiving weekend.
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Nov 21, 2023 10:26 AM in response to muguy
Thank you.
Seems like I need to split up 150MB videos into smaller files in order to upload though the storage capacity is 2TB.
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Nov 21, 2023 11:31 AM in response to SVL-MRJ
Only if your intention is to sync using Photos. Otherwise, you can upload the entire file directly into iCloud Drive. I have multiple video files uploaded with sizes that range from 1GB to 12GB
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Limits of file size that can be uploaded to iCloud with a 2TB storage plan.
