Understanding and Managing File Size in Your Automations
When using Picsart inside your Make scenarios to process images or media files, it's important to understand the platform’s file size limitations. Here's how to work within those limits and keep your automations running smoothly.
1. Know the File Size Guidelines
Picsart's APIs have limits on the maximum file size they can process—this is to ensure stable performance and fast processing times.
What to do:
Check the Picsart API documentation for current file size and format limits. These may vary depending on the feature you're using (e.g., background removal, enhancement, resizing).
2. Use Compression or Resize Before Upload
If your image exceeds the allowed file size, you can resize or compress it before sending it to Picsart.
How:
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Add a compression or resize module to your Make scenario using either Picsart’s own tools or another app (like CloudConvert or TinyPNG API).
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Make sure you still meet quality standards after resizing.
3. Add Conditional Logic Based on File Size
Avoid processing oversized files that will cause your scenario to fail.
How:
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Use a router or filter module in Make to check file size before sending it to Picsart.
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If a file is too large, reroute it to an alternate path (e.g., skip it, send an alert, or save it for manual review).
4. Use Cloud Storage for Large Files
Store large media files in services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Amazon S3, and pass only the file links to Picsart.
Why it helps:
This approach offloads storage and avoids sending the actual file through Make, reducing the risk of timeouts or processing errors.
5. Test with a Range of File Sizes
Before going live, run test scenarios using small, medium, and large files.
What to check:
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Do all files process successfully?
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Are any actions timing out?
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Does the output match your quality expectations?
6. Stay Up to Date
File size limits can change over time as platforms evolve.
What to do:
Check the latest release notes or API docs from Picsart. Adjust your scenarios if limits change to stay compliant and avoid disruptions.
Summary: File Size Best Practices
✅ Stay under Picsart’s size limits
✅ Compress or resize images as needed
✅ Use filters or logic to skip oversized files
✅ Store large files externally when possible
✅ Test scenarios with real media
✅ Monitor for updates
Need help optimizing for large file handling?
Check out the Make Help Center, or contact your Picsart support rep for tips on managing high-volume or high-resolution media processing.