Who do I have to pay to raise the 100MB per file limitation?

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The 100MB limit has been a pain point for me. If I could just get it to 200MB my life would be so much easier.

Surely there's a paid option that lifts this limit?

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To address the 100MB per file limitation, here are the potential solutions:

1. Use Git LFS (Large File Storage):

   • Git LFS replaces large files with text pointers, storing the actual content on a separate server.
   • It's free to use and doesn't require paying for a higher tier.
   • Setup is required, but it integrates seamlessly with Git.

2. Compress Files:

   • Compress large files to reduce their size, making them fit within the 100MB limit.
   • Not ideal for all file types but can be a quick solution.

Conclusion:

• There is no paid option to increase the 100MB per file limit on GitHub beyond using Git LFS.
• Git LFS is the recommended solution for handling large files without changing your workflow significantly.
• For files that don't require version control, using release assets is a viable alternative.