How to Increase Maximum Upload File Size in Wordpress

Quick summary

WordPress enforces a default maximum upload file size that can block large media uploads. You can increase this limit without touching server config files by installing the Big File Uploads plugin directly from the WordPress dashboard.

Steps

1. In your WordPress account, navigate the left-side toolbar and select Media.
2. Confirm you have hit the maximum file upload limit — this is the error that needs to be resolved.
3. Go to Plugins and select Install Plugins.
4. Under Plugins, click the Add New button.
5. Search for Big File Uploads, select Activate, and proceed to install the plugin.
6. Return to Media and click Add New to access the upload screen.
7. Locate the Maximum upload file option and click Change.
8. Enter your desired file size and click Save to apply the new limit.
9. Navigate back to Media and click Add New to confirm the updated limit is active.
10. Your WordPress site can now upload larger files — the new maximum upload size is fully set.