How to fix: Memory stick says "File too large"

Do you get the error message "File too large" when you try to copy files to your USB memory stick, even though you have plenty of space?
The problem may be that your drive is formatted with the FAT32 file system. In this video I'll show you how to format the drive with ExFAT, so that you can store larger files on it.
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[@joaobernardo9714]

Cheers for not only explaining how to fix the error, but also what caused it!

[@How_to2023]

what causes it ?

[@andywood5422]

It helped me click format and changes from fat32 to other I had 9 hr home movie and saving it to flash drive said it was to big change the format and now its saved

[@ascendedsleeper5693]

Thanks for not beating around the bush for 15-20 minutes. Instant like and subscribe.

[@niriaacucenae.samuel7694]

This was a life saver!

[@NymphetamineFix]

This is fantastic and perfect! Quick, easy to follow dialogue without an entire odyssey of extra stuff that we didn't need. Thank you!

[@klassicman1324]

Wow. Who knew i could learn so much in 3 mins?! Straight to the point and no beating around the bushes. Thank you very much sir! I followed your instructions to the T. Will certainly be following you.

[@Rohrbacher14]

Thank you! I was getting frustrated trying to figure out how to move my 12GB video file to my brand new 32GB USB. I knew there was space for the file and that it would be possible with some form of formatting. Awesome video!

[@barryfureyconsultingtraini8522]

Glad I searched first instead of spending the rest of my day on the issue. Thank you so much.

[@DiscoMatty79]

Dude, thank you. Everyone said wanted to say. Straight forward, short, no beating around the bush. Best tutorial ever!

[@iamuni4762]

Thanks Dave - so quick and easy and straight to the point - i have a 17GB video and it wouldn't copy over to 32GB. I have just followed the steps you were just talking about and it is copying now! Thank you! God bless you as you continue to help others like me!

[@LegitimateFlamingo]

Thank you so much for this! This was so simple, easy to follow, and solved my issue perfectly. 11/10 stars.

[@inscape89]

I thought I was losing my mind with this error I kept getting. Thanks a bunch for this tip.👏👏👏

[@CNMS501]

OH MY GOODNESS! Not only a FIX, but your explanation, delivery, and examples could NOT have TURNED my dilemma into memory any easier! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! I'm sending you an AIR HUG!!!🤗 You ARE appreciated!

[@zimmy1088]

Thank you for the clear and concise explanation. This was driving me nuts trying to copy a 5 gig power point presentation to a 16 gig memory stick and not knowing what was wrong.

[@theskargul]

Excellent! I was trying to copy a movie file 24GB to a 32GB drive with nothing else on it and was very confused why there wasn't enough space. Detailed explanation and easy to follow step by step. Thanks!

[@k4ru995]

These is how a tutorial video should be done. Well done mate.

[@PatryPierre]

I spent many hours trying to fix the stick, then I found your video. So grateful.

[@ollms]

Huge help! Thank you so much mate! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@frankieenriquez3233]

love the simplicity of this video! thanks for the help! fixed my problem in less than 5 minutes

[@victorcoopersr.1876]

Thank you! So simple to follow. Was ready to throw my computer for a bit there. 😂

[@xynn3rx116]

XD

[@jagritmittal3739]

Srsly😶

[@Anemunt]

dont you beam sorry?

[@williamsadler5143]

Excellent job! I should have searched for this before buying larger thumb drives that still would not fit the files. This worked perfectly, thank you!

[@MeelisMatt]

Thanks. this is how all tutorials should be: clear, short, to the point.

[@soukainagadir448]

It worked perfectly. Thank you and much love from Morocco !

[@katiemouskos4879]

Perfect fix and so straight forward! thank you!

[@fronzproductions]

Super helpful! I'm going to be showing off a short film I directed at a local indie filmmakers meeting, and I was worried I'd need to buy a new drive. This fixed the problem and saved me money!

[@Flip_That_Tape_Production]

You're the best man. This is so easy thought in just 3 minutes. Last time I had to code the USB as if I'm an IT guy with a 20 minutes tutorial. You deserve my subscription and like. I'll tell more people about you dawg👊🏽👊🏽

[@sofias9520]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed! I subscribed and turned on all notifications. 😃

[@Delirium_Channel]

This solved a whole slew of problems ive been having. Thank you.

[@danielchannon1152]

Not only did you help me I am subscribing and following you regularly so simple and easy explanation.

[@youngdoungtenzin5991]

Thank you 🙏. I spent more than a hour to fix the problem. And then I found your video and it solved my issue in a minute. May god blessed you

[@VLcommodore1987]

Ha, it worked you legend! Cheers.

[@xinchen6571]

I have external USB drive format in Fat32. Fat32 disk format support upto only 4 GB file. HD movies are more than 4 GB, which can't transfer to external USB drive format in Fat32 connected to Android TV. while NTFS and exFAt can support file bigger than 4 GB. Android TV do not support NTFS and ExFat format. What is the solution.

[@3doorcosworth]

This is the first video I've seen of yours and I've now subscribed. I love how precise you are and the clear explanation and demonstration.

[@3doorcosworth]

That worked fine, however I use my pen in a TV and that seems to only support Fat32 😩😩😩

[@danielleruss7545]

Omg this video was a life saver! Fixed the frustrating issue I'd been having all night trying to download my wedding video! Thank you!!

[@utquesedatis8466]

My man, you are the OG, the King, emperor. Thank you 💖💖 very much, I nearly had a heart attack.

[@denizismail3881]

I dont know why after this my flash drive doesnt show up when I plug it into my TV.

[@ricodiamat7154]

Unfortunately many TV can only read msDos/Fat32 format of flashdrives..

[@nancyrowlands7032]

@@ADreamPC That's what I want to know, my movies won't play now that I changed the thumb drive.

[@enraegen561]

Thanks! I really appreciate the clear and short video! It is somewhat hard to come by now, that people try to stretch their tutorials for 10+ minutes for something simple. Please keep this straight forward format, it is so nice! Also you helped me so thanks for that in the first place :D I will also give you a like, so hopefully your videos are more recommended instead of clickbait tech content

[@PhantomSolaris]

Helped me troubleshoot a colleague at work, excellent tutorial, easy and straight to the point. Thank you!

[@tarnakmorheiee]

100% glad you have this video out here. Been trying to fix this issue for a bit now and this is the best help I've found.

[@letydigirl]

Thank you for this. Very clearly explained what the problem was, also showed in easy steps how the problem could be solved, and - most importantly - it worked!!

[@claudemoore6671]

Thanks, Dave, for the instructions about bypassing "File too large" error. My files transferred without any difficulty.

[@johnlopez2028]

This is what we need. directly addressing the problem videos. thumbs up

[@christianrogan8473]

I am in I.T, and this passed me by. Thank you. Kudos.

[@codywalsh2836]

Thanks! Quick, simple, to the point awesome I was getting a headache trying to figure out why it wouldn’t work

[@TheVal440]

Thank you so much, purchased a a movie to watch with my daughter and we just couldn't work out why the file was say do big for the USB, you saved our night!! xo

[@jaydee3046]

Very well done video. Simple fix just as I thought the memory stick had developed a major glitch.

[@MrGillymot]

Thanks for that quick explanation on that problem, it worked a treat . Thank you .

[@Crabs69]

This is one of the few tech tutorials that actually helped thank you so much bro u don’t even know how desperate I was 😂😂

[@judyhawley4555]

Perfect solution! Liked that you explained history behind the problem.

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[@alhecxyies]

This tutorial is very short yet very informative. Thank u for this!

[@ZomnY449]

i love when these things are explained quick and easy

[@madelinerobinson671]

You're a lifesaver!! Thought I was about to have order all new USB's for wedding photos

[@arielsilver7005]

Fast and Simple, wish everybody were like you!

[@KayJohnsonArt]

Briliant! Worked first time... Thank you for the straightforward no nonsense video.

[@clayguy1]

Thank you so much.. This fix worked.. when I clicked format.. it showed the exfat already selected.. even though I had problems downloading a large file.. I clicked quick format, and it worked.. You're a life saver sir...

[@freddie7117]

Thank You so much for this video Dave, I was angry by my usb, cause it firstly not recognized, and then says file too large, now thank to You i've succeed to record file, Thank You once again so much, wish You health and happiness!!!

[@abkarga]

Brother you're a life saver, just applied your instructions and it worked like a charm, cheers mate! subbed.

[@HistoricBF]

Straight to the point and worked perfectly! Thank you so much for this video.

[@megandiem3851]

Found your video and it was quick, informative, and solved my issue! Thanks!

[@twentythree7sevensix]

Yet again Dave's Tech Rescue to the rescue! I am trying to copy Windows 8.1 ISO file from my Notebook to a usb as per the Windows instructions and if it wasn't for this video I would be sitting here trying multiple usb's wondering why they all give me the same issue but I've formatted it to exFAT and it's finally copying the file, thanks DTR!

[@donaldmcneilly1607]

Thank you. I almost didn't bother with the formatting of a thumb drive I was having this problem with because when I went to format, my options were NFTS and exFat32, no Fat32. But I did and it fixed the problem. And thanks for a nice clean help video with no overpowering soundtrack playing in the background!!!

[@abdelkarimkhelladi2807]

Dave, you are simply the best and the champ. thank you and just adding, that exFAT didnt work on my tv so i had to format my usub using NTFS, then all good and it did work. Cheers

[@lindsaycook261]

Thank you very much. I couldn't believe it when my 1gb memory stick wouldn't take any more than 10x of my songs put to 4ma files. Thanks to your well put video. I got the problem sorted and was relieved I didn't waste money buying a 10 pack of those memory sticks.

[@donnaharris9270]

This was great! Short, easy, informative...and totally fixed my issue! Thanks!

[@kawicreator999]

Yesssss I was trying to move a file to my 32GB USB and I got that message, man I love KZbin, you earned a sub, like and comment thanks so much

[@HarvtotheP]

Thankyou SO much! This was driving me crazy!!!!! Now to see whether my file will actually play on my TV!

[@karelbellic8480]

The only bad part about this video ? Only being able to give it ONE like. Thank you, you saved me a bunch of trouble. Explained why it was not sending files bigger than 4Gb. 100%, subscribed, bro. Any other ussues, ill be sure to come back here, first. Thank you. Again.

[@karlburgess6683]

I'm impressed. Fast cure to fix the issue. Easy to understand. Thank you

[@CoolVanVideos]

Thank you for a 3 minute answer. Much appreciated. I am now subscribed.

[@JDVideoProd]

It Worked! Echoing the other commentators, you got straight to the point. TKS

[@johnnybusta]

Thanks for this. Clear, concise and to the point.

[@lumulyimage4826]

some people were born to save others.... thank you so much, Dave. I was buying a flash and faced with this problem and then I exchanged another flash same thing happened, I tried another alternative of converting my files from 21GB to 11 GB still not worked. this morning I came to see this help from your channel. ur blessed brother. already subscribed.

[@FitzFramed]

I really appreciate the help! I was so confused as to why it wasn't working.

[@ludwigfan3013]

I had this issue with a couple of videos over 6gb. I didn't think there'd be a way to put them on a flash drive. Thank you so much for making this video. Subscribed

[@inkawaii5803]

I never leave comments, but you truly helped me out. Thank you!!!

[@MrMallett1]

As others said thanks for being quick and direct copying our wedding video to have multiple copies to keep safe so this was a blessing thank you

[@liranzo005]

Thank you for this video. You are a rock star. Totally fixed a very frustrating issue.

[@LeroLeroSosa]

Omgsh Thanks so much dude. I'm here wondering why and saw your video and had no idea about the file system option on the usb drive lol. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Shreks_middle_toe]

hi dave you might not see this but i just wanted to say thankyou from the bottom of my heart, i have been trying to do this now for a while and i watched your video once and it sorted it, im so glad you made this video and keep up the good work :))))))

[@MrMariosplays]

Thank you very much for this video. You just said what needed to be done without changing the subject. Keep it going!

[@DavesTechRescue]

Thanks Marios that’s nice to hear!

[@hobbsm666]

Ty for the straight to the point I've wondered about this for years been lazy to look up but to my surprise ur vid was just to the point ty so much sub!

[@allensmith9312]

Thank you, still formatting but I am confident this will fix the problem. So simple follow, so easy when you know how. Thanks again.

[@alifetolive1296]

Your a Legend Dave! thanks for helping me fix the problem, it copies perfect now.

[@jacquedutoit1335]

thanks so much - helped a lot. My drive was already on ExFAT, but the allocation units size was set to 128kilobytes - i increased it and it worked like a charm. Great quick and easy to follow video

[@livettheking]

what allocation size did you set it to? I need to get a 7gb zip file onto my usb but it's already formatted as exFAT.

[@vickifennessy8300]

Thank you so much, been wrestling with this one for a while, must have written the right words to get to your site. Cheers!

[@svetlanazheleva4269]

Thanks a lot. This was the most helpful video I've watched.

[@SD-ej1kp]

Thank you. We learn something new every day

[@zawarkhan1040]

Thanks 👍👍, these types of videos must be made because these little problems leads to bugger problems. Again thanks

[@bodeneivy1006]

I had to search how to do this on Windows 11, but your video still helped! Thank you!

[@blazelaze_l]

Thanks ur a life saver my end of trimester project was 6 gb and i thought i wouldn’t be able to bring it to school

[@mduduzimota3599]

Simple and quick.You just gained a new subscriber ✨✨🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@tylerbradfield333]

I am super happy that it's working now that you helped. Thanks so much!

[@MrNottm12345]

This is the best ever video so simply said and straight to the point

[@goleemtkoller3661]

Thanks, man, that the most helpful video I ever watched.

[@SonOfAnders73]

my stick was already set to xfat but formatting still solved the issue , thanks for the clear instructions

[@poetjenharris]

You saved my day and taught me something vital. Thank you!

[@yashwanthbharadwaj5392]

Big thanks to you bro, i can't explain what the situation I was facing but your video came like a god to save, a big big big thanks to u again

[@tebogomokoena8350]

Thank you. I was so confused because I have a large usb.. I appreciate you mate.

[@rednaw86]

Thanks Dave, quick and easy instructions

[@BabarazziPhotos]

OMG!!! You are amazing! Something so simple! Thank you for explaining it in a step by step matter and explaining the "why" it happens! TY!