# Uploading & Downloading Large Size Asset Renditions We recommend using the [Vault File Manager](/en/lr/44346/) desktop application for Windows to upload and download _Large Size Asset_ rendition files up to 500GB in size. If you're not using a Windows machine or are unable to install Vault File Manager, you can upload your file to file staging and use the _Add Multiple Document Renditions_ API endpoint to load the files into Vault. You can continue to download large rendition files in your web browser. ## Uploading Large Size Assets Using Vault File Manager {#large-size-assets-vfm} To upload _Large Size Asset_ renditions to Vault using Vault File Manager: 1. In Vault, click **Add Rendition** on the [_Doc Info_](/en/lr/9753/) page. 2. Select the **Large Size Asset** rendition type. 3. Click the **Upload using Vault File Manager** link. 4. In Vault File Manager, select a file to upload. 5. Click **Start Upload**. 6. Double click the rendition item to view the document in your Vault. ## Uploading Large Size Assets Using File Staging {#large-size-assets} You can upload _Large Size Asset_ renditions up to 500GB in size to Vault file staging, which you can then upload to an existing document using the _Add Multiple Document Renditions_ API endpoint, passing in the `largeSizeAsset` query parameter to avoid using migration mode. To upload a rendition of this type, an Admin must associate the _Large Size Asset_ rendition type with the document's type. To add or update renditions: 1. Open your FTP client and upload the rendition files to any directory. For the best performance, we recommend FileZilla. 2. Create a CSV input file, then use [Vault Loader](/en/lr/26605/) or the Vault API's Add Multiple Document Renditions endpoint to add the renditions. 3. Add the `largeSizeAsset` query parameter. You can also add or update renditions using the Vault API's File Staging API. Learn more in the Developer Portal. ## How to Access File Staging See [Accessing Your Vault's file staging](/en/lr/38653/) for details. ## Downloading Large Size Renditions To download the rendition using Vault File Manager, navigate to _Renditions_ in the _Files_ panel on the Doc Info page, and select **Download to Vault File Manager** from the **Actions** menu next to the rendition. When you download rendition files above 1 GB in size, Vault prompts you to use Vault File Manager for improved speed and performance. This applies to both _Large Size Asset_ renditions and regular renditions. ## Related Permissions The following permissions control the actions described in this article: | Permission Type | Permission Label | Controls | | --- | --- | --- | | Security Profile | Download Document | Ability to download the _Large Size Asset_ rendition; note that this is different from other renditions because _Large Size Asset_ is treated like a secondary source file. | | Security Profile | Application: Document: Download Rendition | Ability to download large rendition files using Vault File Manager. | | Security Profile | File Staging: Access | Ability to access your Vault's file staging. You must have this permission to upload _Large Size Asset_ renditions using Vault File Manager. | | Security Profile | Vault Owner Actions: Re-render | Ability to manage and add viewable renditions to existing documents without the **Manage Viewable Rendition** document role permission; users with the _Vault Owner_ security profile do not need to be assigned to any role on the document. | | Security Profile | Vault Owner Actions: Document Migration | Ability to select the _Document Migration Mode_ checkbox to upload _Large Size Asset_ files using Vault Loader. | | Security Profile | API: Access API | Ability to access the Vault API.| | Security Profile | Document: Vault File Manager | Ability to check out documents to Vault File Manager using the **Check Out to File Manager** action or **Document Check Out** bulk action and upload and download renditions. | | Document Role | Download Source | Ability to download the _Large Size Asset_ rendition; note that this is different from other renditions because _Large Size Asset_ is treated like a secondary source file. | | Document Role | Manage Viewable Rendition | Ability to add viewable renditions to existing documents. | | Document Role | View Document | Ability to upload _Large Size Asset_ renditions to existing documents. You must have this permission for the latest version of the document. | | Document Role | View Content | Ability to upload _Large Size Asset_ renditions to existing documents. You must have this permission for the latest version of the document. | | Document Role | Edit Fields | Ability to upload _Large Size Asset_ renditions and other rendition types (other than _Viewable Rendition_) to existing documents. You must have this permission for the latest version of the document. | See [Accessing Your Vault's file staging](/en/lr/38653/) for details on permissions required for file staging access.