

Note that the search box in File Explorer will only search in the current directory you’re viewing. When a search syntax is used without any keyword next to it, File Explorer will search for any file with any name that has the file size specified by you. For instance, type “ movie size:>2gb” to search for any file that contain the “movie” keyword in its name and has a size larger than 2 GB. You can also use the search syntax along side a keyword to search for file that contain the keyword and with the specified file size. The “size” is one of the search syntax you can use to search for files of a specified size.įor example, you can enter “ Size:>500mb” to search for files with size larger than 500 MB. In addition to searching by keywords, you can also enter one or multiple search syntax to further narrow down your search. In File Explorer, on the search bar at the top right side of the window, you can enter a keyword to search for files that contain the keyword. Aside from manually typing the search syntax, you can also use the search options to filter files of certain range of size. In Windows 11 File Explorer, you can use the “size” search syntax to find files of a specified size. How to search for large files in Windows 11 Alternatively, we have also included a short tip on how to find huge folders using a third party file explorer software in Windows 11/10. If you want to find specifically huge files, whether you want to delete them to save space, or just want to find out what they are or if there is any file of that size, here’s a simple guide on how to quickly search huge files in Windows 11 File Explorer. As you use your computer, number of files and folders can pile up in your drives.
