Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The fast and easy way to fix the “File Too Large” USB error in Windows. This works in all newer versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11. Many USB devices come preformatted in the FAT32 file system, which is more compatible with legacy devices, but only supports a maximum file size of 4 gigabytes.

Compatibility list for file formats:

---FAT32---
Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11+
MacOS
Linux
PlayStation 3, 4, 5
Xbox 360, One, S, X
Nintendo Wii, U, Switch
Cameras, TV’s, Smart Appliances, Tesla (practically everything)

---exFAT---
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11+
MacOS X 10.6.5+
Linux (partial)
PlayStation 4, 5
Xbox One, S, X
Nintendo Switch
(Limited support for other devices)


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