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Levi11
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4 years ago
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How to Workaround "Zip File is Too Large" Error

I'm sharing a multitude of large files with colleagues via a Dropbox link that are nearly 120GB in size. However, they're telling me Dropbox doesn't allow them to download it due to an error saying t...
  • DF-Dropbox's avatar
    3 months ago

    What to do if your Dropbox ZIP file is too large:

    The easiest way to reduce a file size, including ZIP files, is by splitting them into smaller parts. UnZIPping the file and then re-organizing them into smaller ZIP files can help in managing the size constraints. 

    To split large ZIP files:

    • Create Subfolders: Organize your files into smaller subfolders, each falling within the Dropbox download/transfer size limit.
    • Compress Individually: Compress each subfolder into separate ZIP files. This way, each ZIP file is small enough to move easily.
    • Download in Parts: Download each smaller ZIP file individually. While this process might be a bit time-consuming, it ensures that you can eventually download all necessary files without hitting size limits.

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