CodeSandbox "Request Entity Too Large" Error on Import or Commit
Quick answer
The error means the sandbox or repo contains large files, usually binaries. Remove them and retry the import or commit.
Most likely fix: Remove large binaries
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Remove large binaries
- Find large files (images, videos, archives, build folders)
- Delete them from the sandbox or repo, or move them to external storage
- Retry the import or commit
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Importing a repo or committing from CodeSandbox fails with "Request Entity too Large".
Why it happens
- Large binary files in the repo or sandbox
- Build output or media committed to the project
This guide also covers
- codesandbox request entity too large
- codesandbox github import failed
- codesandbox commit failed
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