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Datalab implements limits to ensure fair usage and maintain service quality. This guide covers file size limits, page limits, and rate limiting.

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File Size Limits

File TypeMaximum Size
PDF Documents200 MB
Images200 MB
Office Documents200 MB

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Page Limits

LimitValue
Maximum pages per request7,000
For documents exceeding these limits, use the page_range parameter to process in segments: 
from datalab_sdk import DatalabClient, ConvertOptions

client = DatalabClient()

# Process a large document in segments
options = ConvertOptions(page_range="0-999")
result1 = client.convert("large_document.pdf", options=options)

options = ConvertOptions(page_range="1000-1999")
result2 = client.convert("large_document.pdf", options=options)

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Rate Limits

Default rate limits:
LimitValue
Requests per minute200
Retry wait timeUp to 60 seconds
When you exceed rate limits, you’ll receive a 429 response. The SDK handles retries automatically. For raw API calls, implement retry logic: 
import time
import requests

def api_call_with_retry(url, headers, files, data, max_retries=3):
    for attempt in range(max_retries):
        response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, files=files, data=data)

        if response.status_code == 429:
            time.sleep(60)
            continue

        return response

    raise Exception("Max retries exceeded")

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Enterprise Limits

Custom limits are available for enterprise plans:
  • Higher file size limits
  • Increased rate limits
  • Priority processing
See pricing for details, or contact support to discuss your requirements.

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