How to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress: step-by-step guide
In your account in WordPress, navigate on the left side toolbar and find and select "Media."
We exceeded the maximum file upload limit, so it needs to be changed.
Proceed to "Plugins" and select "Install Plugins."
Find, "Plugins" and select "Add New" button.
Search for "Big File Uploads" select "Activate" and proceed to install.
Go back to "Media" and click "Add New."
You will now see the option to change the Maximum upload file, click "Change."
Input the desired size of the file you want to upload and select "Save" button to proceed.
Navigate to "Media" and click "Add New."
Now everything is set and you can now upload bigger files on your WordPress site.
Quick answer: 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.
About this WordPress tutorial
Increase your WordPress maximum upload file size by installing a plugin and updating your media settings to upload larger files. This guide shows how to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress in 10 steps, starting with "In your account in WordPress, navigate on the left side toolbar and find and select 'Me..." and finishing with "Now everything is set and you can now upload bigger files on your WordPress site". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to indent in wordpress, How to Install a Divi Theme on WordPress and Google Tag Manager - Add to Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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