How to upload bigger files to Google Docs?

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I’m struggling to upload larger files to Google Docs using the API. Here’s what I’m doing:

DocsClient client = new DocsClient("MyApp");
client.Authenticate("[email protected]", "mypassword");
Document doc = client.Upload("C:\BigFile.docx", "BigFile.docx");

It works fine for small files, but when I try to upload anything around 3MB, I get an error. The error message says something about the request failing.

Is there a size limit for uploads? Or am I missing a setting somewhere? I’m using version 2 of the Google API. Any help would be great!

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hey there ethan! i had similar issues before. try using resumable uploads instead of simple ones. they let u upload bigger files in chunks. also, double-check ur API quota - might be hitting limits. good luck man!

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I’ve been working with the Google Docs API for a while now, and I can tell you that handling larger files can be tricky. One thing that’s worked well for me is using the ResumableUpload class instead of the regular Upload method. It’s designed specifically for bigger files and breaks them into manageable chunks.

Here’s a rough idea of how you might modify your code:

var uploader = new ResumableUploader(client);
var request = new ResumableUploadRequest("C:\\BigFile.docx", "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document");
var response = await uploader.UploadAsync(request);

This approach has helped me upload files up to 50MB without issues. Just make sure you have proper error handling in place, as network hiccups can still cause problems with larger uploads. Also, keep an eye on your quota usage - it’s easy to burn through it quickly when working with big files.

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I’ve encountered this issue as well. The problem likely stems from Google’s file size restrictions for single uploads. For files larger than 5MB, you’ll need to implement resumable uploads.

Here’s a modified approach that should work:

  1. Initialize a resumable upload session
  2. Split your file into chunks (e.g., 1MB each)
  3. Upload each chunk sequentially
  4. Finalize the upload

This method allows for larger files and provides better error handling. Additionally, ensure your API credentials have the necessary scope for file uploads.

Remember to handle potential network interruptions during the upload process. Implementing a retry mechanism can significantly improve reliability for larger files.