Guide
What is the file size limit on OneDrive?
250 GB per file to upload, download or sync, according to Microsoft; past a few GB, Microsoft points to the sync app rather than the website. To send without filling your OneDrive, a link: up to 5 GB here.
The OneDrive limit, plainly
| Upload, download, sync | 250 GB per file |
|---|---|
| Files over a few GB | The sync app rather than the website, according to Microsoft |
Sources: Microsoft 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 OneDrive.
A OneDrive share link
Upload the file to OneDrive and share it. It stays in your storage until you delete it; check who can open the link.
The sync app
For a file of several GB, Microsoft recommends the OneDrive sync app over the website upload.
A free account to follow your transfers.
See what was downloaded, and find your links again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum file size on OneDrive?
250 GB per file to upload, download or sync, according to Microsoft. The limit is per file, not your total storage.
Why does a large upload fail on the OneDrive website?
For any file larger than a few GB, Microsoft recommends the OneDrive sync app instead of the website upload.
Does a OneDrive link use my storage?
Yes: the file stays in your OneDrive 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 Microsoft 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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