Amazon ECR now supports image layers up to 200 GB when pushed via Docker push, eliminating the need to split large assets across multiple layers.

<div><p>Amazon ECR has increased the maximum image layer size limit to 200 GB for images pushed via Docker push, simplifying container packaging for large workloads.</p><ul><li>Maximum image layer size increased from previous limit to 200 GB via Docker push</li><li>Eliminates need to split large assets across multiple layers or use external storage</li><li>Supports use cases like embedding large language models and genomics datasets</li><li>AWS SDK/CLI uploads (UploadLayerPart API) remain limited to 50 GB</li><li>Available in all AWS Regions except Middle East (Bahrain) and Middle East (UAE)</li></ul><p>This update reduces complexity for customers packaging large dependencies directly into container images.</p></div>


Amazon ECR now supports image layers up to 200 GB

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