Chunker Remote — Split Large Files for Cloud Providers with Size Limits in RcloneView
Your video file is 15 GB. Your cloud provider's upload limit is 5 GB. Instead of re-encoding the video or finding another provider, the chunker remote splits it automatically.
Some cloud storage providers impose maximum file size limits. Google Drive caps at 5 TB (rarely an issue), but other providers — especially free tiers, WebDAV endpoints, and some S3-compatible services — have much lower limits. Rclone's chunker remote solves this by transparently splitting large files into chunks for upload and reassembling them on download.
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How Chunker Works
A chunker remote wraps another remote and:
- Splits files above a configurable size into numbered chunks
- Uploads chunks individually to the cloud provider
- On download, reassembles chunks into the original file
- Transparently — you see the original file in the explorer, not the chunks
For example, a 15 GB file with a 5 GB chunk size becomes three 5 GB chunks on the provider. When you browse or download, it appears as a single 15 GB file.
When You Need Chunker
| Scenario | Solution |
|---|---|
| Provider has file size limit | Chunker splits above the limit |
| WebDAV server rejects large uploads | Chunk into smaller pieces |
| Free tier with per-file limits | Split to fit within limits |
| Network drops on large uploads | Smaller chunks = easier retries |
Set Up a Chunker Remote
Create a chunker remote that wraps your target storage remote. Configure the chunk size based on your provider's limits.
Combine with Other Remotes
Chunker can be layered with other special remotes:
- Chunker + Crypt: Split AND encrypt large files
- Chunker + Compress: Split AND compress large files
- Chunker + any provider: Works with all 70+ providers
Important Notes
- Chunks are provider-specific: files chunked for one provider must be accessed through the same chunker configuration
- Don't modify chunks directly: always access through the chunker remote to maintain integrity
- Choose chunk size wisely: too small creates many files (slower listing); too large defeats the purpose
Use Cases
Back up VM images
Virtual machine disk images are often 50-200 GB. Chunker splits them for providers with upload limits.
Archive large media files
4K video files, raw audio masters, and large datasets that exceed single-file limits.
Improve upload reliability
Smaller chunks are easier to retry when network connections are unreliable. If a 1 GB chunk fails, you retry 1 GB instead of the entire 50 GB file.
Getting Started
- Download RcloneView from rcloneview.com.
- Add your storage remote normally.
- Create a chunker remote wrapping it.
- Upload large files through the chunker.
No file too large, no provider limit too small.
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Supported Cloud Providers
