How to Check the Maximum Upload File Size in WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WordPress automatically shows the maximum file upload size when you are uploading something to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To check this, simply <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s your current upload limit. If you try to upload a file larger than that size, WordPress will block it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many ways to increase maximum file upload size in WordPress. In this section, you will get the best methods to change the upload limit in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not everyone feels comfortable writing code or using SSH or FTP to access website files. If that sounds like you, using a plugin is a much easier option. In this case, we will use the MaxUploader WordPress plugin<\/strong><\/a> to increase maximum file upload size in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New<\/strong>, then search for MaxUploader. Click Install and then Activate the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once it\u2019s installed, go to the plugin\u2019s settings and type in the upload size you want, for example, 128MB or 512MB<\/strong>. After that, click the Save Changes button to apply the new upload limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When trying to upload high-quality images, videos, or other large files to your WordPress site, you will get an error saying the file is too big. This often happens when your upload size limit is set too low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress officially tells its users to use NGINX\/Apache for best performance. Sometimes the .htaccess can be hidden, but there are other ways to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can increase maximum file upload size in WordPress manually. For this, go to Appearance > Theme File Editor > function.php<\/strong>. After that, add the following code to the bottom and click on the Update file<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heads-up:<\/strong> This change only applies to the current theme. If you change themes, you\u2019ll need to re-add the code to the new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are comfortable with using a plugin, you can try any WordPress plugins for adding this code snippet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is what you need to do – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Install and activate the Code Snippets plugin<\/strong><\/a>, and then navigate to the Add New Snippet<\/strong> screen. Use the same code here and save it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your site uses Apache and PHP is set as an Apache module, you can increase the upload limit by editing your WordPress .htaccess file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be careful:<\/strong> A small mistake in this file can break your site. Make sure to back it up before making any changes. If you’re not sure, ask your hosting provider for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect to your server using an FTP client like FileZilla<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to your WordPress folder. Open the file and add this code at the top or before # BEGIN WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Log in to cPanel and open File Manager<\/strong>. After that, go to the public_html folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right-click .htaccess to Edit<\/strong> and paste the same code before # BEGIN WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to skip FTP or cPanel process, you can simply install a plugin like Htaccess File Editor<\/strong><\/a> in your website to edit the .htaccess file directly from your WordPress dashboard, no FTP or cPanel needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The php.ini file is a basic settings file used by websites that run on PHP (WordPress). It controls things like how big a file you can upload, how long a script can run, and how much memory your site can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to your WordPress root folder. You can do this using FTP (like FileZilla) or SSH. Look for a file named php.ini. If it\u2019s already there, you can open and edit it. If you don\u2019t see it, don\u2019t worry, you can create a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open your text editor, like Notepad, on your computer. After that, paste the following code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, save the file as php.ini. Make sure the file extension is .ini, not .txt. After that, use FTP or SSH to upload this file to your WordPress root folder ( where wp-config.php is located)<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re using WordPress Multisite, you can change the upload file size limit for all the sites on your network. Here\u2019s how you can increase maximum file upload size in WordPress multisite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n By default, this is set to 1500 KB (about 1.5 MB). You can enter a higher value, for example, 131072 KB (which equals 128 MB), and click Save Changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important:<\/strong> This setting won\u2019t override your server\u2019s upload limit. If you set a higher value than what your server allows, it won\u2019t work. Make sure your server is configured to support the new limit. You can use other methods (like editing php.ini or .htaccess) to update the server settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also control the total upload size allowed for each site in your network, but that option is turned off by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large files, like videos and big images, can slow down your website. To avoid that, you can limit the file size for non-admin users using a small piece of code or use a WordPress plugin to set maximum image upload size<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s the code you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What this code does:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It checks if the user is an admin. If the user is not an admin, the upload limit is set to 5 MB. Admins can still upload larger files without any limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to add this code:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several easy ways to increase your file upload limit. You can edit code files like .htaccess, php.ini, or functions.php, use a plugin, or adjust settings in your hosting control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you increase the limit, you can upload high-quality media, install larger plugins or themes, and manage your content without worrying about file size. Just make sure your server\u2019s settings support the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you can upload large files easily and keep growing your site. If you\u2019re unsure, you can always ask your hosting provider or use the mentioned plugin for a simpler solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can increase upload_max_filesize by editing your site’s php.ini file (if your hosting provider allows it). Find the line that says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Change it to a higher value, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n After saving the file, restart your server if needed. If you don\u2019t have access to php.ini, you can try adding the same rule in .htaccess or wp-config.php, or ask your hosting provider for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To increase your WordPress memory limit, open the wp-config.php file in your site\u2019s root folder and add this line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This increases the memory WordPress can use. Make sure your hosting plan allows it; otherwise, you may need to ask your host to increase it from their end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most hosting providers let you adjust upload limits from your control panel. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cPanel:<\/strong> Go to your hosting File manager and Select PHP Version >> Options or MultiPHP INI Editor<\/strong>, then raise the values for upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, and memory_limit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Managed Hosting:<\/strong> Some hosts, like Hostinger<\/strong><\/a>, Kinsta<\/strong><\/a>, WP Engine<\/strong><\/a>, require you to contact support. They\u2019ll usually raise the limits for you quickly. If you’re not sure, check your host’s documentation or reach out to their support team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To increase maximum image upload size in WordPress, follow the easy steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To disable unnecessary thumbnails in WordPress, you have to- <\/p>\n\n\n\n Frustrated by WordPress refusing to upload your large files? 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Increase Maximum File Upload Size in WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Using WordPress Plugin <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Configure Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Edit functions.php File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Add Code to Your Theme\u2019s function.php<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
@ini_set( 'upload_max_size' , '64M' );\n@ini_set( 'post_max_size', '64M');\n@ini_set( 'max_execution_time', '300' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thumbpress.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/edit-function.php-file-1024x713.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Use a WordPress Plugin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. Increase Maximum Upload File Size via FTP\/cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Edit .htaccess via FTP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nphp_value upload_max_filesize 64M\n\nphp_value post_max_size 128M\n\nphp_value memory_limit 256M\n\nphp_value max_execution_time 300\n\nphp_value max_input_time 300<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thumbpress.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/add-code-before-begin-WordPress.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Use cPanel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Create or Edit php.ini File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: How to Edit This File<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: How to Create a New php.ini File<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
upload_max_filesize = 64M\n\npost_max_size = 128M\n\nmemory_limit = 264M<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n5. Increase Upload Size in Multisite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Prevent Large File Uploads Using WordPress\u2019 upload_size_limit Filter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
function custom_upload_size_limit( $size ) {\n\n if ( ! current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {\n\n $size = 1024 * 5120; \/\/ 5 MB\n\n }\n\n return $size;\n\n}\n\nadd_filter( 'upload_size_limit', 'custom_upload_size_limit', 20 );<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n\n
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Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q. How to increase upload_max_filesize?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
upload_max_filesize = 2M<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nupload_max_filesize = 64M<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nQ. How do I increase my WP memory limit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M' );<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nQ. How can I increase the maximum upload size through the hosting provider?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Q. How do I increase maximum image upload size in WordPress using a plugin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Q. How to disable unnecessary thumbnails in WordPress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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