Guide
What is the file size limit in Google Chat?
200 MB per file, 20 photos or videos at once or one other file, and no ZIP archives, according to Google’s help. For bigger, or for a folder, send a link: up to 5 GB here.
The Google Chat limit, plainly
| File in a message | 200 MB |
|---|---|
| At once | 20 photos or videos, or one file of another type |
| Blocked | Archives (ZIP, TGZ, GZ…), executables |
Sources: Google Chat help — October 2026.
How to send bigger
A TransferThing link
Drop the files or the whole folder here, paste the link in the chat. Up to 5 GB, without an account, and nothing to zip.
A Google Drive file
Google suggests uploading a blocked file to Drive and sending it as a Drive attachment. It uses your Drive storage; check who can open it.
Split it
Several files under 200 MB work, but a folder has to go file by file, since archives are blocked.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum file size in Google Chat?
200 MB per file, from your computer, phone or Google Drive, according to Google’s help.
Why is my .zip refused?
Google Chat blocks archives such as ZIP, TGZ or GZ files, and executables. A TransferThing link takes a whole folder without zipping it.
How many files can I send at once?
Up to 20 photos or videos at a time, or one file of another type, according to Google’s help.
How do I send a large file to someone outside the company?
Drop it on TransferThing and paste the link in the chat or an e-mail: up to 5 GB, without an account. They download in their browser, without Google Chat.
Does the recipient need a Google account?
Not for a TransferThing link: they download in their browser, without an account.
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