The information in this article applies to all Dropbox customers.
The maximum file size you can upload to Dropbox is 2 TB (2,199,019,061,248 bytes).
Uploading files larger than 375 GB in a web browser may cause timeouts or interrupted uploads. Large file uploads may also be unreliable on mobile devices due to operating system limitations. For the best results, use the Dropbox desktop app or the Dropbox API.
See the FAQs below for best practices when uploading large files on dropbox.com.
Notes:
- All files uploaded to your Dropbox account must be smaller than your storage space. For example, if your account has 2 GB of storage, you can upload one 2 GB file or mutliple smaller files that total 2 GB.
- If you're over your storage limit, Dropbox will stop syncing.
FAQs about upload limitations
Yes, there are guidelines for naming files and folders:
- Don’t use special characters in file names.
- Don’t add a space at the end of a file or folder name.
It’s also recommended to keep file and folder paths under 260 characters.