As a global leader in cloud storage solutions, it’s no surprise that Google Drive recently announced they will be introducing a file cap. However, it’s very unlikely that you’ll ever hit that cap limit.
The new file cap means that all of your files stored in Google Drive will be limited to a maximum file size of 5TB. This 5TB file size limit applies to all of your Google Drive storage – both free and the additional storage you pay for. Fortunately, this limit is unlikely to affect the vast majority of Google Drive users, as 5TB of storage is enough room to store hundreds of thousands of documents, photos and other files.
This new file cap was introduced by Google in order to ensure that everyone on their platform has a great user experience. Buyers of the additional storage plans don’t want to be concerned about reaching any sort of file limit – and that’s what Google wanted to provide.
The new file cap won’t affect the average user. If you are using Google Drive to store mostly documents and photos, it would take years to fill up a 5TB hard drive, even though you’re continuously editing and adding new content. That said, if you’re storing large video files, the file cap will take effect much sooner. So if you’re someone who deals with that kind of data and storage, you should be aware of the 5TB limit.
In conclusion, if you’re a casual Google Drive user, you’re unlikely to encounter the new 5TB file cap anytime soon. However, those who work with large video files should be mindful of the file cap, and consider budgeting additional storage if their needs exceed 5TB.
