How to Find Large Files on Windows 11?

Open File Explorer

Go to the drive or folder you want to search

In the search box, type `size:huge`

Use `size:gigantic` for even larger files

Use `size:>1GB` to find files larger than 1 GB

Use `size:>500MB` to find files larger than 500 MB

Sort results by Size

Change the view to Details for easier comparison

Open Settings

Go to System

Go to Storage

Select Temporary files

Select cleanup options for large files

Open Disk Cleanup

Select the drive

Click Clean up system files

Check large file categories

Use PowerShell

Run `Get-ChildItem -Path C: -Recurse -File | Sort-Object Length -Descending | Select-Object -First 20 FullName, Length`

Use third-party tools like WinDirStat

Use third-party tools like TreeSize Free

Check Downloads, Videos, Desktop, and Documents folders

Check Recycle Bin

Check cloud sync folders like OneDrive

Check app cache folders

Check game installation folders

Check virtual machine files and ISO files

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