Is it possible to remove the varchar255 description bitrix character limit?

Question

MySQL

Tell me, how can I increase the description field for photos in Bitrix?
As I understand it, the limit of 255 characters is due to the varchar255 string type in the database.
I tried to change this parameter to text, but after saving the new parameter in the b_file table, all my descriptions were destroyed (empty values ​​became). I restored everything from a copy.
The question is how to get around this limitation and make descriptions for photos longer than 255 characters.

Answer 1

what for in text to overtake? increase the size

ALTER TABLE b_file MODIFY COLUMN description VARCHAR(2000) DEFAULT NULL;

Answer 2

VARCHAR in MySql has a maximum of 255 characters. No matter how you increase it, nothing will come of it
SharuPoNemnogu don't give wrong advice!
bit24yes - as an option, you can store the description in a separate field (In a new property of type text/html)