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Hi @Digger ,
The model size limit is different from data size. About large datasets you can refer to the following article.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/admin/service-premium-large-models
Model size refers to size of the container which contains the model. Large datasets can be resource-intensive. You should have at least a P1 or an A4 SKU for any datasets larger than 1 GB.
The 1GB file belongs to a large dataset. You need to create a new workspace and assign to premium capacity.
All new datasets created in a workspace assigned to Premium capacity can have the large dataset storage format enabled by default.
In the workspace, click Settings > Premium.
In Default storage format, select Large dataset storage format, and then click Save.
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Best Regards
Community Support Team _ Polly
Hi @Digger ,
The model size limit is different from data size. About large datasets you can refer to the following article.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/admin/service-premium-large-models
Model size refers to size of the container which contains the model. Large datasets can be resource-intensive. You should have at least a P1 or an A4 SKU for any datasets larger than 1 GB.
The 1GB file belongs to a large dataset. You need to create a new workspace and assign to premium capacity.
All new datasets created in a workspace assigned to Premium capacity can have the large dataset storage format enabled by default.
In the workspace, click Settings > Premium.
In Default storage format, select Large dataset storage format, and then click Save.
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Best Regards
Community Support Team _ Polly