How to Upload Large Files to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Upload Large Files to Github: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your repository.
Click 'Tags'.
Go to the 'Releases' section.
Select 'Draft a new release'.
Choose a tag.
Add a release title and a description.
Click to add files.
Click on the 'Publish release' button to upload your files directly.
By following these steps, you can upload a limit of 100 MB per file, and the repository size limit is typically around 1 GB.
Quick answer: To upload large files to GitHub, navigate to your repository, click 'Tags', go to 'Releases', select 'Draft a new release', choose a tag, add a title and description, add your files, and click 'Publish release'.
About this GitHub tutorial
Upload large files to GitHub by creating a release in your repository, attaching your files, and publishing the release. This guide shows how to upload Large Files to Github in 9 steps, starting with "Navigate to your repository" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can upload a limit of 100 MB per file, and the repository...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to upload Large Files to Github?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Use GitHub Copilot, How to Use Github Pages and How to Use Sourcetree with GitHub. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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