While there are numerous ways to find large files on Linux, we have selected some of the most convenient methods for you.
Method 1: Using the du Command
In Linux, there are several commands available to help you locate and sort files in a directory based on their size and location. In this method, we will combine a few commands to sort files in a specific directory according to their size.
Method 2: Using the Find Command
If you want to directly locate the largest file itself, rather than just the directory hosting it, you can use the “find” command to generate the required output.

