diff --git a/vlf.el b/vlf.el
index 89231d5..42b1c27 100644
--- a/vlf.el
+++ b/vlf.el
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ continuously recenter.")
          (string-lessp emacs-version "24.3.5")))
   "Indicates whether partial decode codes are displayed.")
 
-(defconst vlf-min-chunk-size 8
+(defconst vlf-min-chunk-size 16
   "Minimal number of bytes that can be properly decoded.")
 
 (defvar vlf-mode-map