4.3.25
I am currently unable to upload even the tiniest file to Gem 2.5 Pro.
Previously was able to upload (a) file(s) with ease,
whether a screenshot or txt file, to the web or ‘app’* version.
The problem has persisted for days now.
Troubleshooting steps:
Cleared Edge Cookies and Cache
Downloaded and tried from Chrome
Tried Web Version
Tried ‘App’ version through Edge
Tried again with fresh install of ‘app’
Tried Edge incognito mode
I have performed a number of restarts.
Tried ChatGPT web & Desktop version with success.
My only guess is that so many others are trying out Gem 2.5 Pro
that it’s making it difficult to accept any upload or
there has been a manual scale back on Google’s side.
Share your similar experiences and if uploads begin working properly again.
Even share if you are not having any problems.
*Using the option from Edge 3 dots>Apps> and then installing as an app.
This is not actually an official real desktop app,
but it performs in the same manner.
I did have a situation a few months ago that my uploads were not working. It turns out the File API has a maximum storage (it cleans up after itself, but that takes two days). I manually deleted some of my files and then it all started working fine again.
Don’t know if that’s the same problem in your case. Hope this helps.
Hi
Same issue here. File uploads stopped working for me since yesterday.
Has anyone figured out the cause yet? Wondering if maybe Google set a new upload limit?
This is something the Google should check out and give answers / instructions. I have noticed the same problem and the problem is not related to the interface you are using: AI Studio, Mobile or Gemini directly in browser. When you upload file, the uploading symbol just rotates indefinitely.
There is something wrong in the upload service. Is it restricting uploads after certain amount of uploads or what? If so the Gemini should tell user about it. I wonder if acquiring the advanced version would stop this problem? This is very annoying especially if it happens due to data amount restrictions but the reason is not told to the user. These kind of big glitches with no logical reason makes usage of the engine unreliable.
I came here to say that I am having the exact same issue.
It appears that uploading your file to Google Drive and then attaching it from there works as @cubesat mentioned. It’s an okay workaround for now.
I was wondering could it be related to multiple open google logins? If u have logged to Gemini in Mobile app and Laptop at the same time. Have not tested yet, but I think my problems started after installing Mobile app??? Before that I was using only Laptop and problem did not exist…
Same here, in fact I’ve tried to multiple models, flash, flash-lite, etc. And yes, it just started yesterday, though it has worked once or twice I suppose. I’m also trying with two different browsers and it makes no difference.
Same issue here — uploads broken across both browser and app for me too.
While waiting on a fix, I’ve been using files-to-prompt as a workaround. It takes a folder or set of files and turns them into clean, structured text you can just paste into Gemini instead of uploading.
Example:
files-to-prompt my-folder --markdown
Outputs each file as a Markdown code block with headers — perfect for .txt, .md, code files, etc. No upload needed. There’s also a --cxml mode for Claude users.
Been a lifesaver for long prompts and context-heavy stuff while this bug persists.
I’d be surprised if they weren’t aware, even if they’re not actively watching this forum. It’s annoying, yeah — but given they just dropped a model like 2.5 Pro, I’m willing to give them a bit of breathing room.
The File API has a delete operation (Using files | Gemini API | Google AI for Developers). Normally not needed, because it cleans up after itself, but useful if you have exceeded the quota and need to upload something now and can’t wait for the 48-hour automatic cleanup.
The other way is arguably easier - go to Google drive, you’ll see a folder called “Google AI Studio”, the files that get uploaded are there. Just delete some big files and that should immediately get you below the quota. This works as a workaround whenever the UI is broken and doesn’t allow you to upload as well: you can upload the file using Google Drive in that folder first, then you use the “My Drive” icon from the (+) menu to insert the file from Drive into the prompt.
I don’t think so, Tim. There seems to be an unknown limit on Googles end that possibly resets every 48 hours. Using another account may get around this, but I don’t care to try that. Gem thinks the suggested uploading via GDrive may not count toward any limit, but I haven’t tested this yet.
This work around appears to work upon initial testing.
Thank you cubesat.
Not marking this as a ‘solution’ since I really hope Google updates Gem to allow us to send uploads the ‘normal’ way.
Sending screenshots is so much faster when all you have to do is click Ctrl + V to paste it in.
