I’m working on a telegram bot that currently handles only small document transfers. The bot runs directly from my local computer and I need it to handle much larger file sizes when users request them. Right now my implementation works fine for documents under the size limit, but fails when trying to process bigger files from my desktop folders. I’m looking for ways to modify my existing code to handle larger file transfers without needing to deploy the bot to a VPS or use external telegram bot APIs. Is there a way to work around telegram’s file size restrictions when running the bot locally? What approaches work best for splitting or streaming large files through telegram bots that operate from a home computer setup?
I encountered a similar issue with my own bot. Given Telegram’s 50MB file size constraint, you’re right that it can’t be bypassed, regardless of hosting. A viable solution is to implement a file chunking mechanism that breaks down larger files into smaller segments, ensuring each is under the limit. This allows for sequential uploads. Consider utilizing file compression techniques to minimize sizes too, as they can significantly help. For very large files, integrating with cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox and sharing the links through your bot may prove useful in avoiding size restrictions altogether.
totally! those upload sites make it way easier. i used wetransfer for my vids too, it’s perfect to get around the limits. good idea to send the links through your bot, saves time and hassle for sure!
Hit this same issue recently. Telegram’s API enforces that 50MB limit server-side - there’s no way around it, doesn’t matter where your bot runs. What works for me: split files into 45MB chunks to stay under the limit. Python’s file operations make this easy - just read in chunks and send each part with clear names like filename_part1.zip, filename_part2.zip. People can rebuild the original file no problem. For media files, try reducing quality or converting formats first. You’d be surprised how much you can compress without losing much quality. Keeps everything local too - no need for external services.