Max upload filesize for WordPress

So you’re trying to upload a 50MB video or a high-res image pack, and suddenly WordPress throws up its hands and says "nope" - that’s the moment you realize you need Max upload filesize for WordPress. Been there. I run a site with client portfolios, and every time someone sends a 40MB PSD file, I’m stuck in the admin panel going “why can’t I just… upload it?” This plugin fixed that in under two minutes.

The good stuff

It does one thing, and it does it well. No fluff, no dashboard bloat. After installing, I went to Settings > Media and saw the upload limit field right there. Changed it from 2MB to 50MB - boom, done. No server config changes, no FTP hassle. It actually respects the PHP limits set by my host, so it doesn’t lie about what’s possible. I uploaded a 48MB video without a single error. That’s all I needed. And it’s free - no upsells, no tracking, nothing. Just a clean little form that lets you tweak the max size.

The not-so-good

Yeah, it’s not fancy. There’s no UI polish, no visual feedback when you save, no logs or warnings if you go too high. If your host has a hard cap at 30MB, setting it to 100MB won’t magically fix that. You still have to check your server settings. Also, the plugin isn’t updated often - last update was years ago, but honestly, it hasn’t broken. Still works fine. But if you want something more feature-packed, like Bulk SEO Image or other media managers, this is just a bare-bones helper. Not for people who want analytics or compression tools.

Bottom line

If you’re stuck with a low upload limit on WordPress and don’t want to mess with .htaccess or php.ini files, this is the easiest way to fix it. It’s not flashy, but it works. For the price - which is zero - it’s basically a no-brainer. Use it if you need to upload larger files occasionally and don’t want to dive into server settings. Skip it if you’re building a full media hub or need advanced features. But for basic upload boosts? Yeah, it’s worth the download.