FIX: Dropbox Zip file is too large to download

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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When the Zip file you receive through a download link exceeds the Dropbox download file limit, occurs theZIP file is too large to downloaderror message.

Dropboxhas a one GB download limit for its folder/file downloads. Thus, Dropbox users can’t download Zip files that exceed one GB directly from their web accounts.

This maximum one GB limit also applies to shared links whether the person downloading the Zip has aDropbox accountor not. So that’s probably why the Zip file is too large.

In order to help you address this, we prepared a list of the most applicable solutions. If you’re having a hard time resolving the issue at hand, make sure to check them out below.

How do I fix theZip file is too large to downloaderror?

1. Split the Zip into smaller parts

If it’s somebody else who can’t download the shared Dropbox Zip, you could also split the Zip up into smaller parts so that they can download each of the smaller files instead.

Splitting the Zip into smaller parts is a great way to cut it down to size for somebody to download from a Dropbox link, and that might also come in handy for uploading files to cloud storage.

Alternatively, adding the client software to Windows will enable you to open the Zip via the synced desktop Dropbox folder.

2. Check your hard disk storage space

If the Zip file you’re trying to download from Dropbox doesn’t eclipse one GB, then your hard disk might not have sufficient space for it.

3. Add the Dropbox desktop software client to Windows

TheDropbox desktop client softwaredoesn’t have the same download limit restrictions as Dropbox.com.

With that, you, or whoever you’re sharing the Zip with, can select anAdd to my Dropboxoption on the shared file preview.

Once you’ve added the Zip to a Dropbox account, it will automatically sync with the Dropbox folder on PC from which you can open it.

Don’t forget to tell us whether one of the steps gets you through the problem. You can do so in the comments section below.

There are numerous services online, and we covered all sorts of issues in ourWeb apps Hub, so we encourage you to check it out. Software errors are less dreadful if you’re using our expert advice in theTroubleshooting section.

FIX: Dropbox Zip file is too large to download#

How do I fix theZip file is too large to downloaderror?#

1. Split the Zip into smaller parts#

2. Check your hard disk storage space#

3. Add the Dropbox desktop software client to Windows#

FIX: Dropbox Zip file is too large to download

How do I fix theZip file is too large to downloaderror?

1. Split the Zip into smaller parts

2. Check your hard disk storage space

3. Add the Dropbox desktop software client to Windows