Obsidian Sync limits file sizes by plan: 5MB on Standard, 200MB on Plus. Compress your PDF here before syncing to avoid failures and high CPU usage.
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⚡ Obsidian Sync File Size Limits (Quick Fix)
•Obsidian Sync Standard plan limits individual file uploads to 5MB.
•Obsidian Sync Plus plan allows individual file uploads up to 200MB, increased from a previous 100MB limit in late 2023.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below 5 MB using the tool above.
About this tool
Local Obsidian vaults have no file size restriction — only Obsidian Sync enforces limits. If a file exceeds the limit, Sync may fail silently or retry continuously, causing high CPU usage. For files over 200MB, use iCloud or a third-party cloud storage service instead.
How to use this tool
Select or drag and drop your file into the tool above.
Adjust the settings or target size as needed for your specific requirement.
Wait a moment while your file is processed directly in your browser.
Download the final file safely to your device.
💡 Good to know
→Obsidian Sync Standard plan limits individual file uploads to 5MB.Obsidian Help ↗
→Obsidian Sync Plus plan allows individual file uploads up to 200MB, increased from a previous 100MB limit in late 2023.Obsidian Help ↗
→Local Obsidian vaults have no file size restriction — the limit only applies when using Obsidian Sync.Obsidian Help ↗
→If a file exceeds the Obsidian Sync limit, the sync may fail silently or retry continuously, causing high CPU usage.Obsidian Help ↗
→For files exceeding Obsidian Sync limits, alternatives include iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or other third-party cloud storage services.Obsidian Help ↗
5MB per file on the Standard plan. 200MB per file on the Plus plan (increased from 100MB in late 2023).Source: Obsidian Help ↗
Does Obsidian have a file size limit for local vaults?+
No. Local Obsidian vaults have no file size restriction. The 5MB and 200MB limits only apply when using Obsidian Sync.Source: Obsidian Help ↗
What happens if my PDF exceeds the Obsidian Sync limit?+
Obsidian Sync may fail silently or retry the upload continuously, which can cause high CPU usage. Compress the file below your plan's limit to resolve this.Source: Obsidian Help ↗
What should I do if my PDF is too large for Obsidian Sync?+
Compress the PDF below 5MB (Standard) or 200MB (Plus). For files that can't be compressed enough, store them in iCloud Drive or Dropbox and link to them from your Obsidian notes.Source: Obsidian Help ↗
Which Obsidian Sync plan should I use for large PDFs?+
The Plus plan supports files up to 200MB, making it suitable for large PDFs, images, and attachments. The Standard plan's 5MB limit is designed primarily for text-heavy notes.Source: Obsidian Help ↗
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