Guide
What is the file size limit on Google Drive?
Up to 5 TB per file, according to Google’s help; on Google Workspace, each user can upload and copy 750 GB in 24 hours. To send without filling your Drive, a link: up to 5 GB here.
The Google Drive limit, plainly
| One file | Up to 5 TB |
|---|---|
| Uploads in 24 hours (Google Workspace) | 750 GB per user, then wait for the reset |
| File over 750 GB (Google Workspace) | Cannot be copied in Drive |
Sources: Google Drive help, Google Workspace help — October 2026.
How to send bigger
A TransferThing link
Drop the file or the folder here and send the link. Up to 5 GB, without an account for you or the recipient, and nothing taken from your Drive.
A Google Drive share link
Upload the file to Drive and share it. It stays in your storage until you delete it; check who can open the link.
Spread the upload
On Google Workspace, past 750 GB in a day, uploads stop until the limit refreshes, within 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum file size on Google Drive?
Up to 5 TB per file, according to Google’s help.
What happens past 750 GB in a day?
On Google Workspace, according to Google, you can no longer upload or copy files until the limit refreshes, within 24 hours; only the file that crossed the limit finishes uploading.
Does a Drive link use my storage?
Yes: the file stays in your Drive until you delete it. A TransferThing link does not touch it, and the file is deleted when the link ends.
How do I send a large file to someone without a Google account?
Drop it on TransferThing and send the link: up to 5 GB, without an account. They download in their browser.
Does the recipient need an account?
Not for a TransferThing link: they download in their browser, without an account.
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