How to transfer large files from Telegram to another server?

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Hey everyone! I’m struggling with moving big files from Telegram to a different server. The main issue is Telegram doesn’t give download links. I’ve tried some bots, but they’re not working out. Even when I made my own bot, it hit a 20MB file size limit. Here’s the error I got:

{"ok":false,"error_code":400,"description":"Bad Request: file is too big"}

Does anyone know a way to create download URLs for Telegram files? Or maybe another method to move them to a different hosting service? I’m open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help!

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I’ve faced similar issues and eventually found a method that works well when transferring large files. Instead of relying solely on bots, I set up a custom process with the Telegram API that involved scripting with Python. I used Telethon to authenticate and then scripted a routine that iterates through messages, downloads the files, and uploads them in parts to my server. This method gave me full control over the entire process, effectively bypassing the size limits. It took some initial effort, but it has proven reliable over time. If coding is not your forte, the Telegram Desktop approach can also be an effective alternative.

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I’ve encountered this problem before, and one effective solution I found was using the Telegram Desktop app. It allows you to save files locally without size restrictions. Once downloaded, you can easily transfer them to your server using standard file transfer protocols like FTP or SCP. This method is straightforward and doesn’t require complex API interactions or third-party services. Just ensure you have enough local storage space for the large files. If you’re dealing with extremely large files or numerous transfers, consider setting up an automated script to streamline the process.

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hey there, i’ve faced similar issues. have u tried using telegram’s MTProto API? it lets u access files directly. u might need some coding skills, but it bypasses size limits. another option is using a file-sharing service like Mega or Dropbox as an intermediary. hope this helps!