# Microsoft Teams file size limit

The largest file Microsoft Teams accepts, where the figure comes from, and how to send something bigger without losing quality.

_Source: https://sharelargefilesfree.com/teams-file-size-limit · Updated 2026-10-13_

**Quick answer:** Microsoft Teams (chat)'s limit is 250 GB per file. Files shared in chats and channels are stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, so their limit applies. Teams Free includes 5 GB of cloud storage. For anything bigger, send a download link: Share Large Video Files takes up to 20 GB per transfer, free and without an account.

## The Microsoft Teams limit

| Plan or type | Limit | Details | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Teams (chat) | **250 GB per file** | Files shared in chats and channels are stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, so their limit applies. Teams Free includes 5 GB of cloud storage. [Source](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/limits-specifications-teams) | Sep 2026 |

## What happens when a file is too big

The app refuses the file, or sends a compressed copy (photos and videos picked from the gallery are often reduced). Documents are usually sent as they are, up to the limit.

## How to send a bigger file with Microsoft Teams

Send a download link instead of the file. The link is short text, so it fits in any message:

1. Open [Share Large Video Files](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/) in any browser and choose **Get a link** (or **Send by email**).
2. Drop the file on the upload box, or pick a whole folder. Up to 20 GB and 1000 files per transfer.
3. Optional: add a password, a download limit or an expiry under More options.
4. Copy the link (or show the QR code) and send it by chat or email. The recipient downloads the original file, byte for byte.

## Compared with other chat apps

| App | Limit |
| --- | --- |
| WhatsApp (document) | 2 GB per file |
| Telegram | 2 GB per file |
| Telegram Premium | 4 GB per file |
| Facebook Messenger | 100 MB per file |
| Discord (free) | 20 MB per file |
| Discord Nitro | 500 MB per file |
| Slack | 1 GB per file |
| Google Chat | 200 MB per file |
| LinkedIn messages | 20 MB per message |
| **Share Large Video Files** | 20 GB per transfer, free |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Microsoft Teams file size limit?

Microsoft Teams (chat): 250 GB per file. Files shared in chats and channels are stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, so their limit applies. Teams Free includes 5 GB of cloud storage.

### How do I send a file larger than the Microsoft Teams limit?

Upload it to Share Large Video Files (up to 20 GB, free, no account) and paste the download link into Microsoft Teams. The recipient gets the original file.

### When was this limit checked?

On September 30, 2026, against Microsoft Teams's own help pages (linked in the table). Services change their limits, so follow the source link if your file is close to it.

### Which apps accept bigger files than Microsoft Teams?

None of the email and chat apps we track allow more. Cloud drives and transfer services go much higher; Share Large Video Files takes up to 20 GB per transfer, free.