Maximum file size limit for the remote (linked) image downloads?

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In a support discussion titled ‘Maximum file size limit for the remote (linked) image downloads?’, Richie asks whether there’s a size limit for downloading externally linked images locally, citing an 83MB .png as an example. Ethsim2 suggests checking the app.yml file if self-hosting, prompting Richie to confirm self-hosting and request guidance. Moin replies that the limit is likely governed by the ‘Max image size KB’ setting, referencing a prior post and providing an example GIF link. Richie acknowledges the response with interest. The discussion centers on configuring image size limits for remote downloads in a self-hosted Discourse instance.

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Is there a maximum file size limit for the remote image downloads?

eg, if an externally linked photograph (.png) is 83MB in size, might that prevent it from being downloaded locally?

I couldn’t see anything in these settings which might manage the local downloads.

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do you self-host your forum?

There are settings you can create in your app.yml

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Yes, I do.

I couldn’t see any values in that file which might affect this, can you point me in the right direction please?

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I think this is covered by Max image size KB

Example found in Very large gifs should be shown as previews

http://img0.joyreactor.cc/pics/post/гифки-superjail-мультсериал-Своя-атмосфера-1886210.gif

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Interesting, thanks!