# MAX_CHUNK_SIZE

> `const` **MAX\_CHUNK\_SIZE**: `16777216` = `16777216`

Defined in: [packages/filecoin-encryption-envelope/src/constants.ts:84](https://github.com/FilOzone/synapse-sdk/blob/4fe24ea1c76c9b1fa1489b7cdbb1cc279bd2576a/packages/filecoin-encryption-envelope/src/constants.ts#L84)

Largest permitted chunk size.