Description
WordPress and PHP both control how large a file you can upload. WP Upload Size lets you set a higher WordPress media upload limit in a few clicks—using MB or GB instead of raw bytes.
Features
- Set upload limit in KB, MB, or GB (no byte math required)
- Quick presets: 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
- One-click Match PHP max
- Dashboard showing
upload_max_filesize,post_max_size,memory_limit, and the effective WordPress limit - Clear warning when your desired limit is higher than PHP allows
- Never promises more than PHP can accept in the Media Library
- Settings link on the Plugins screen
- Translation-ready (text domain:
wp-upload-size)
Important
This plugin adjusts the WordPress upload size filter. It cannot raise PHP limits by itself. If uploads still fail, ask your host to increase upload_max_filesize and post_max_size in php.ini (or use .user.ini / hosting panel settings).
Where to find settings
Go to Tools WP Upload Size after activating the plugin.
Screenshots
Installation
Automatic installation
- Go to Plugins Add New.
- Search for WP Upload Size.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Open Tools WP Upload Size.
- Enter a size (for example
64) and choose MB, or use a quick preset. - Click Save upload limit.
Manual installation
- Upload the
wp-upload-sizefolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Open Tools WP Upload Size and set your desired limit.
FAQ
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Why does my upload still fail after increasing the limit?
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Your server PHP limits are lower than the file size. Check the Current limits panel on the settings page. Raise
upload_max_filesizeandpost_max_sizewith your host, then try again. -
Do I still enter the size in bytes?
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No. Starting in 2.1.0 you can enter values in KB, MB, or GB. Existing byte-based settings are kept and shown in a readable unit.
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Does this affect other files on my site?
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No. It only changes the WordPress media upload size limit.
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Will this work on multisite?
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The plugin works on single sites and network-capable installs. On multisite, network upload caps set by the network admin may still apply.
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Can this plugin increase PHP memory or upload limits in php.ini?
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No. Only your hosting environment can change PHP ini values. This plugin makes the WordPress side easy and shows what PHP currently allows.
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Contributors & Developers
“WP Upload Size” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
2.1.0
- Redesigned settings UI under Tools WP Upload Size
- Added KB / MB / GB unit selector (no more raw bytes required)
- Added quick size presets and “Match PHP max”
- Added server limits overview (upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, memory_limit)
- Effective limit is capped at the PHP maximum so Media Library stays accurate
- Warning notice when desired limit exceeds PHP
- Proper Settings API, capability checks, escaping, and sanitization
- GPL-2.0-or-later license header aligned with WordPress.org
- Translation-ready text domain and uninstall cleanup
- Compatibility update: Tested up to WordPress 6.8
2.0.2
- Maintenance release
1.0.0
- First release