Errors

Video too large to preview

Inline video preview is capped (~200 MiB); use a normal download link instead.

Video too large to preview

The video preview endpoint refused the file because it is over the inline preview size cap (about 200 MiB). Product text asks you to create a download link instead.

Why this happens

Hardcoded VIDEO_PREVIEW_MAX_BYTES protects browser memory and bandwidth. Full download via grant still follows normal download rules. Video Mod / tier “show video” toggles are separate gates.

Diagnose and fix

1. Visitor: use Create download link / Download — not the in-page player.

2. Admin: cap is a code constant — not raised in Users & limits.

3. Confirm Video Mod and tier video toggles if smaller videos also fail to preview.

4. Same family as image/audio/document “too large to preview.”

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