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How to split big files on MAC?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026136916 views
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I have a 5 GB file on my MAC and can not copy it on flash memory or external hard formatted with FAT. How I can split it to some smaller files

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I needed a bit more detail than Hamed's answer offered, here's what works for me, based on comments at hints.macworld.com: This results in as many 1024mb files as required, (and one smaller file at the end) like so: YourFile.iso.aa YourFile.iso.ab ... YourFile.iso.af (the last file will be less than 1024mb) I like to use the original filename and add at the end so that it's really clear what the file is at a glance. I chose 1024mb files because VOBs seem to be that size, and Toast splits files …

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