How to Upload and Share a Large 145 MB File via Adobe Send
Question details
The user wants to know how to successfully upload and share a large file (145.83 MB) using Adobe Send after experiencing upload failures.

- Product
- Adobe Send
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to share a large PDF or document using the Adobe Send desktop application or Reader integration.
- Observed behavior
- Uploads for large files sometimes fail or time out when using the standard desktop software or Adobe Reader integration.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and verify that your Adobe account has an active paid subscription, as free accounts have restricted file size limitations.
Upload the File via the Acrobat Web Interface
Bypass desktop application errors by uploading your large file directly through the Adobe Document Cloud web interface.
The Adobe Send desktop application can occasionally face network timeout issues with large files. Using the web interface provides a more stable upload connection.
Navigate to the official Acrobat Document Cloud send page at https://cloud.acrobat.com/send.
Sign in using your Adobe ID and password associated with your paid Adobe Send subscription.
Click on 'Select Files to Send' and choose the 145.83 MB file from your local computer.
Follow the on-screen prompts to generate a sharing link or to email the file directly to your recipients.

Verify Your Adobe Send Subscription
Check your account status if the file fails to upload, as free accounts cannot send files up to 2 GB.
Share Large Files Easily with WPS Cloud
Avoid file upload failures by using WPS Office, which provides 1 GB of free cloud storage and allows you to easily share large documents via customizable secure links.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch the WPS Office application on your computer and open the large file you want to share.
- 2. Save to Cloud: Click on 'Menu' and select 'Save As'. Choose 'WPS Cloud' as the destination to upload your file.
- 3. Share the File: Click the 'Share' button located in the top right corner of the application interface.
- 4. Generate Link: Select 'Create Link' and adjust your preferred permission settings (e.g., 'Anyone with the link can view').
- 5. Send Link: Copy the generated link and send it directly to your recipients via email or messaging.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum file size I can send with a paid Adobe Send account?
With an active paid Adobe Send or Acrobat Pro subscription, you can upload and share individual files up to 2 GB in size.
Why does my file upload fail in Acrobat Reader?
Uploads can sometimes time out or fail in the desktop application due to network instability or software bugs. Using the web interface (cloud.acrobat.com/send) typically resolves this issue.
Can I send files over 100 MB using a free Adobe account?
Standard free Adobe accounts have lower file size limits. To consistently send files over 100 MB through Adobe Send, a paid subscription is generally required.




