Gemini api 400 max payload 20kb

Has anyone hit’this 20kb limit?

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Hi @Gilles_W,

Yes, many developers have hit the 20KB payload limit in the Gemini API. It’s a known restriction that triggers a 400 INVALID_ARGUMENT error when the prompt and metadata exceed the allowed size. To avoid it, use file uploads, trim prompts, or switch to streaming mode.