Notion file upload failing or showing an error?
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⚡ File Size Limits (Quick Fix)
•Notion Free plan limits PDF uploads to 5MB per file.
•Notion paid plans allow individual file uploads up to 5GB per file.
•The Notion import feature limits individual files to 5MB on the Free plan and 50MB on paid plans.
•Images (PNG, JPG) are limited to 5MB per file on all Notion plans, including paid plans.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below the required limit using the tool above.
About this tool
Notion upload failures are almost always caused by exceeding the 5MB free plan limit. Other causes include the import feature's 50MB paid plan cap, or trying to upload an image over 5MB on any plan. Compress your PDF here to rule out file size.
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
→Notion Free plan limits PDF uploads to 5MB per file.Notion Help ↗
→Notion paid plans allow individual file uploads up to 5GB per file.Notion Help ↗
→The Notion import feature limits individual files to 5MB on the Free plan and 50MB on paid plans.Notion Help ↗
→Images (PNG, JPG) are limited to 5MB per file on all Notion plans, including paid plans.Notion Help ↗
The most common cause is exceeding the 5MB free plan limit. Other causes: import feature cap (5MB free / 50MB paid), image over 5MB on any plan, or network issues. Compress your PDF to rule out file size.Source: Notion Help ↗
What causes a Notion upload error?+
File too large (over 5MB on free plan, over 5GB on paid plans), import file over limit (5MB free / 50MB paid), image over 5MB on any plan, or the file type is unsupported.Source: Notion Help ↗
How do I fix a Notion upload failed error?+
Compress your PDF below 5MB using the tool above. If you're on a paid plan and the file is under 5GB, try re-uploading or use Google Drive / OneDrive and paste the link into Notion instead.Source: Notion Help ↗
Can I link to a PDF in Notion instead of uploading it?+
Yes. Upload the file to Google Drive or OneDrive and paste the shareable link into Notion. This bypasses all upload size limits and is recommended for very large documents.Source: Notion Help ↗
Does Notion have a storage limit?+
Free plan: unlimited pages but 5MB per file upload. Paid plans: unlimited storage with up to 5GB per individual file upload.Source: Notion Help ↗
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