Too Large For The Volume's Format Mac
I’m trying to move larger video files to my WD 4Tb and I got this message “The item “Emily 2nd bday, Nova Scotia” can’t be copied because it is too large for the volume’s format” How do I change the volume settings to allow me to transfer large file sized? The item can't be copied because it is too large for the volume's format. I tested by transferring around 10 video files of varying sizes to a 128GB flash drive. Those that were under 2GB succeeded and those over it failed. To rule out the USB being faulty, I also did the same on.
- Dec 14, 2018 I can't seem to transfer files larger than 2gb (but under 4gb) to any USB. I have tried multiple formats (fat32, mac OS extended), different files, and different USBs, and I receive a message stating. 'The item “.file name.” can’t be copied because it is too large for the volume’s format.'
- The item ' can't be copied because it is too large for the volume's format The weird thing is, we only see this on one 10.12.4 system. We haven't been able to.
- I'm having the same problem except that i've been using my external hard drive for months with no problem. Just out of the blue I started getting the file too large for format message. I don't want to format my hard drive, especially to a mac os journaled version. I use my external to go between my mac and my windows all the time. I just want a.
Mac Os X Too Large For The Volume Format
This is due to FAT32 limitation. Files larger than 4GB can NOT be stored on a FAT32 volume. Formatting the flash drive as exFAT or NTFS will resolve this issue.
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SOLUTION 1 - Format in exFAT
exFAT file system that allows a single file larger than 4GB to be stored on the device. This file system is also compatible with Mac.
Too Large For The Volume's Format Mac
Windows 7 and Mac OS 10.6.6 and higher are compatible with exFAT out of the box. Older operating systems may need a patch installed for exFAT compatibility.
NOTE: exFAT file system is NOT compatible with some host devices such as TV, game systems, older operating systems, car stereos etc.
Formatting a drive in exFAT
1. Double-click on My Computer.
2. Right-click on the flash drive or memory card, then select Format.
3. In the File System list, click exFAT.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK to start formatting.
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SOLUTION 2 - Format in NTFS
WARNING:
- Formatting the device as NTFS will make it unwriteable on a Mac computer. Most Mac computers can read NTFS, but not write.
- NTFS is a journaled file system, this creates more read/write activities. Therefore, it MAY decrease life expectancy of your device.
- Once the device is formatted as NTFS, you MUST use 'Safely Remove Hardware' to remove your device.
STEP 1 - Optimize the flash drive for performance
1. Plug in the device to the PC.
2. Open The Computer Management Console
a) Windows 8
b) Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
3. On the Left side selectDevice Manager
4.On the right side expandDisk Drives
5. Right-click on the flash drive, then select Properties.
6. Click the Policy tab.
7. Select Optimize for performance, then click OK.
STEP 2 - Format the flash drive
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Right-click on the flash drive, then select Format.
3. In the File system list, click NTFS.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK to start formatting.