diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py b/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py
index b49ae51036..6fed582df7 100755
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/file/file.py
@@ -141,7 +141,6 @@ class File(Document):
 		self.validate_file_url()
 		self.validate_file_on_disk()
 		self.file_size = frappe.form_dict.file_size or self.file_size
-		self.check_content()
 
 	def validate_attachment_references(self):
 		if not self.attached_to_doctype: