# How to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress

> To increase the maximum upload file size in WordPress, navigate to Plugins, install and activate Big File Uploads, then go to Media, click Add New, select Change next to the maximum upload file size, enter your desired size, and click Save.

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Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. In your account in WordPress, navigate on the left side toolbar and find and select "Media."
2. We exceeded the maximum file upload limit, so it needs to be changed.
3. Proceed to "Plugins" and select "Install Plugins."
4. Find, "Plugins" and select "Add New" button.
5. Search for "Big File Uploads" select "Activate" and proceed to install.
6. Go back to "Media" and click "Add New."
7. You will now see the option to change the Maximum upload file, click "Change."
8. Input the desired size of the file you want to upload and select "Save" button to proceed.
9. Navigate to "Media" and click "Add New."
10. Now everything is set and you can now upload bigger files on your WordPress site.