Notion 'Your File Is Over the 5MB Limit' Error
Workaround available Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
The Free plan caps file uploads at 5 MB. Compress or split the file, link it from cloud storage, or upgrade to a paid plan for larger uploads.
Most likely fix: Compress or split the file.
Symptoms
Uploading or importing a file shows 'Your file is over the 5MB limit of the Free Plan'.
Why it happens
- Free plan file size limit of 5 MB
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Compress or split the file
- Compress images or PDFs below 5 MB
- Split large documents into smaller files
2. Link instead of uploading
- Upload the file to Google Drive, Dropbox or similar
- Paste the share link or embed into Notion
3. Upgrade to a paid plan
- Settings > Upgrade plan
- Plus and above remove the 5 MB per-file cap
This guide also covers
- notion 5mb limit
- notion file upload limit
- your file is over the 5mb limit of the free plan
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