Big File Uploads

Stop hitting “exceeds the maximum upload size for this site” error on your WordPress site. Big File Uploads Replaces WordPress’ built-in ceiling with upload magic that scales to whatever your disk or cloud bucket can handle. Drag multi-gig videos or RAW photos straight into the Media Library and get on with the real work.

Testimonials

Wonderful plugin. Been using it for the last 5 years at least. I add it to every WP project ever!! Keep up the good work!!

Lakmar

There are few ways to increase the upload size in WordPress. This plugin is by far the easiest way to do for non-techies.

Simply install and activate the plugin and set up your criteria.

Tisagh Chase

I won’t build a site without Big Uploads. Life saver!

Tradescreative

Occasionally, when a slightly larger PDF needs to be uploaded, Big File Uploads is there to help out without having to edit the PHP init file.

It’s simple to use, intuitive and the file size can be easily set back to the default.

Thanks for creating this!

Thampson

This is one of the best plugins for file uploads for our clients we’ve had good experince with.

 

Johndeese

Big File Uploads Plugin Features

Easily Increase Maximum File Uploads

Fix “The Uploaded File Exceeds the upload_max_filesize” error that is so common when you are trying to upload big files to your WordPress media library. Set a new max file size in Big File Uploads to bypass limitations set by the server or your host.

Set Upload Size Based on User Role

Big File Uploads lets you set a new maximum upload size limit for all uploads or customize the maximum file upload size for each of your user roles with upload capabilities. Set custom upload limits for Administrators, Editors, Authors, or even custom roles.

Uploads Disk Utility

The Big File Uploads plugin includes a media library disk utility that shows a breakdown of the files in your uploads directory by type and size. See how many images, videos, archives, documents, code, and other files (like audio) there are and how much space they’re taking up.

FTP/SFTP Client-free File Uploading

Upload files right to the WordPress media library without additional credentials and settings. Skip the protocol settings, server names, port numbers, usernames, long passwords, and private keys. Manage upload size and simplify your workflow for yourself or your clients.

Widely Compatible

Other plugins simply rewrite the .htaccess or php.ini files in an attempt to adjust the server configuration which does not work with many hosts or causes timeouts. Big File Uploads changes how files are processed and uploads files in chunks (separate smaller pieces) before handing it off to WordPress making it universally compatible with most major hosting services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Big File Uploads allow me to increase the upload limit for a form plugin (or other plugin) that allow users to upload on the frontend of my website?

No. Frontend uploading built-in to plugins like Forminator, Gravity Forms, and WPForms do not use the same process as the WordPress media uploader on the backend of WordPress. Big File Uploads only works with the backend uploader or plugins that use the built-in media uploader code base to process the files.

Is Infinite Uploads required for Big File Uploads to work?

No. Infinite Uploads is an optional service to offload your media files to the cloud and make your WordPress website storage infinitely scalable. Perfect for sites that need to store many large file uploads.

What media files can be uploaded? Are there any limitations with Big File Uploads?

If you can upload it to the WordPress media library, Big File Uploads can process it. Big File Uploads can process everything from images and archive files to huge video and audio files.