How to split big files on MAC?

Question

I have a 5 GB file on my MAC and can not copy it on flash memory or external hard formatted with FAT. How I can split it to some smaller files

Answer 1

You can use this command on the shell:

split -b YOUR_EXPECTED_SIZES YOUR_FILE_NAME PATTERN_NAME_AS_OUTPUT

and for recovering it

cat SPITED_FILES_AS_LIST > NEW_FILE

I hope it be useful for you!

Answer 2

Using hard disk utility you can create a sparse bundle on your fat drive. Inside this also larger files are allowed - the system will take care of the rest.

You can also format the stick with HFS or if you need it also on Windows install NTFS-3G and format the drive NTFS