Aaron Edwards

jdailey

Trevor Anderson

<p><strong>Big File Uploads lets you upload large media files directly to the media library with the WordPress media uploader. Increase your maximum upload size to any value – as large as your available disk space allows – and add file chunking to avoid server timeout errors.</strong></p>
<p>Bypass the upload limits on your server, set by your hosting provider, that prevent you from uploading large files to your media library.</p>
<p>Big File Uploads automatically detects upload limits set by your server or hosting provider, allows you to increase the maximum upload size, and prevents timeout errors by uploading files in chunks.</p>
<p>No messing with Apache/PHP initialization files or settings. Just activate the plugin, set the upload size as large as you like, and use the media uploader as you normally would.</p>
<h3>Big File Uploads Plugin Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Set maximum file upload file size as large as your hosts available storage</li>
<li>Upload large files to your media without FTP or SFTP</li>
<li>Built-in file chunking (upload large files in small pieces preventing timeout errors)</li>
<li>Control maximum upload size limit</li>
<li>Get smart recommendations based on available space in your temporary uploads directory</li>
<li>Set maximum file size for each user role with upload capabilities (Administrator, Editor, Author)</li>
<li>Set the max file size in Megabytes (MB) or Gigabytes (GB)</li>
<li>Works with any server or hosting provider</li>
<li>Upload any size file directly to a connected Infinite Uploads cloud account</li>
<li>Super simple configuration and small plugin footprint that doesn’t bog down WordPress</li>
<li>Uploads directory disk utility for quickly analyzing storage usage in your media library</li>
</ul>
<p>★★★★★</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“This is just perfect, EXACTLY what I needed to bypass the Cloudflare upload limit. Thank you very much!!” – <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/users/shamank/" rel="ugc">shamank</a></p>
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<p>★★★★★</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“Excellent plugin for changing the upload size for the Media Library uploads. Even though my host allowed me a bigger upload limit (from 64MB to 200MB) I could’nt make it work. This plugin solved my problem, fast and easy. Right after the installation, I changed the size, and I was able to upload my big file. Works like a charm, thanks guys.” – <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/users/ynskalad/" rel="ugc">ynskalad</a></p>
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<h3>Easily Increase Maximum File Uploads</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Set Upload Size Based on User Role</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Uploads Disk Utility</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>FTP/SFTP Client-free File Uploading</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Widely Compatible</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Wanna make your media library infinitely scalable? Move your big files and uploads directory to the cloud.</h3>
<p>Big File Uploads is built to work with <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/infinite-uploads/" rel="ugc">Infinite Uploads</a> to make your site’s upload directory infinitely scalable. A large WordPress media library can slow down your server and run up the cost of bandwidth and storage with your hosting provider. Move your uploads directory to the Infinite Uploads cloud to save on storage and bandwidth and improve site performance and security. Learn more about <a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=bfu_readme&utm_term=promo" rel="nofollow ugc">Infinite Uploads cloud storage and content delivery network</a>.</p>
<h3>Extend Big File Uploads to your forms!</h3>
<p><a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/big-file-form-uploads/" rel="nofollow ugc">Big File Form Uploads</a> is a paid add-on that  extends the functionality of increasing the maximum WordPress file upload size to your favorite form plugins for WordPress, including Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, and Forminator! Set the limit in Big File Uploads, and that carries over to your file uploads in your forms to let your users upload big files! <a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/big-file-form-uploads/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about Big File Form Uploads!</a></p>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not collect or share any data. Site admins can optionally subscribe to email updates which is subject to our <a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/privacy/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=bfu_readme&utm_term=privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.</p>
<h3>About Us</h3>
<p>Infinite Uploads builds WordPress plugins and is a premium cloud storage provider and content delivery network (CDN) for all your WordPress media files. Learn more here:<br />
<a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=bfu_readme&utm_term=about_us" rel="nofollow ugc">infiniteuploads.com</a></p>
<p>Learn how to manage large files on our blog:<br />
<a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/blog/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=bfu_readme&utm_term=blog" rel="nofollow ugc">Infinite Uploads Blog, Tips, Tricks, How-tos, and News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://github.com/uglyrobot/big-file-uploads" rel="nofollow ugc">Contribute to the plugin’s development on Github!</a></p>
<p>Want to use your WordPress site to train an AI chatbot to provide instant answers to your customers? Check out our sister project <a href="https://docsbot.ai/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=bfu_readme" rel="nofollow ugc">DocsBot AI</a>!</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<h3>Contact and Credits</h3>
<p>Maintained by the cloud architects and WordPress engineers at <a href="https://infiniteuploads.com/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=bfu_readme&utm_term=credits" rel="nofollow ugc">Infinite Uploads</a>.</p>
<p>Big File Uploads was originally “Tuxedo Big File Uploads” created by Trevor Anderson (<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/andtrev/" rel="nofollow ugc">@andtrev on WordPress.org</a>), 2015-2021. Find Trevor on <a href="https://github.com/andtrev" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.</p>


Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size

Only shows the value you set, but doesn't work.

Nope! Not working at all

Very useful plugin

You can turn that on and it just works, great work, plugin authors!

Just works


A nice, simple plugin that does exactly what it claims, without any unnecessary complexity, thanks!


Does exactly what it claims

Enable large file uploads in the built-in WordPress media uploader via file chunking, and set maximum upload file size to any value based on user role …

Bit Apps

CodePopular

Shamim Hasan

Raju Ahmed

<h3><strong>Increases the upload file size limit to any value with one click</strong></h3>
<p>The <strong>EasyMedia</strong> plugin automatically detects your WordPress and server upload limits, displaying them in a simple dashboard. Instantly increase your upload size and easily upload large files like backups, videos, or ZIP archives directly to your WordPress media library — even if your hosting restricts upload limits.</p>
<h3>If you ever searched for:</h3>
<ul>
<li>“Increase WordPress upload limit plugin”</li>
<li>“Best plugin to upload large files”</li>
<li>“Set upload quota for users or roles”</li>
<li>“Restrict file types for authors”</li>
<li>“Show upload logs in WordPress”</li>
<li>“Media manager plugin with file stats”</li>
</ul>
<p>✅ Then <strong>EasyMedia</strong> is the solution you need.</p>
<h3>🧩 <strong>Core Features (Free Version)</strong></h3>
<p><strong>🔼 Increase Upload File Size Limit</strong><br />
Raise your WordPress upload limit to any value without editing code or php.ini files. Upload big videos, ZIPs, and backups seamlessly.</p>
<p><strong>⏱️ Increase Maximum Execution Time</strong><br />
Avoid “Maximum Execution Time Exceeded” errors. Increase execution time to handle large file uploads smoothly.</p>
<p><strong>👥 Role-Based Upload Limits</strong><br />
Set custom upload size limits for different WordPress roles (Administrator, Editor, Author, etc.) to prevent storage overuse.</p>
<p><strong>💾 Memory Limit Set</strong><br />
Large file uploads often fail due to low PHP memory limits. You can easily increase the memory limit from the plugin setting page.</p>
<p><strong>💽 System Status Dashboard</strong><br />
View your current PHP upload limit, max execution time, memory limit, and other important settings at a glance.</p>
<p><strong>🧰 Simple, Clean UI</strong><br />
Access settings easily from your WP <strong>Dashboard <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Media <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> EasyMedia</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>Where to find the Option to Increase Upload Limit.</strong></h3>
<p>After installing and activating the plugin, go to your dashboard and navigate to <strong>Media > EasyMedia</strong>. From there, you can easily adjust your upload limits and execution time settings.</p>
<h3><strong>Increase Maximum Execution Time.</strong></h3>
<p>Sometimes WordPress users can’t upload new files due to extended execution time limits. With this plugin, you can increase the execution time to avoid these issues. Simply set the execution time in the input field according to your needs.</p>
<h3><strong>Plugin Renamed: MaxUploader is now EasyMedia</strong></h3>
<p>We’ve rebranded MaxUploader to EasyMedia for a better, more user-friendly experience.<br />
Don’t worry — all your existing settings will remain intact. The plugin continues to provide the same core functionality, including increasing upload file size limits and execution time, with an improved interface and additional features.</p>
<p>If you previously used MaxUploader, you can safely update to EasyMedia — it’s the same plugin, just with a new name and enhanced design.</p>
<h3>💬 <strong>Why EasyMedia?</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>🖼️ Upload large files easily (no manual PHP editing)</li>
<li>👥 Limit upload size by role or user</li>
<li>🧩 Restrict specific file types</li>
<li>⚡ Increase execution time in one click</li>
<li>📊 Monitor uploads and media usage</li>
<li>💪 Compatible with all hosting providers</li>
<li>🔒 Improves security and accountability</li>
<li>🧠 Recommended by developers for smart file management</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>🚀 Upgrade to EasyMedia Pro for Advanced Features</strong></h3>
<p>Take your media management to the next level with <a href="http://codepopular.com/product/easymedia" rel="nofollow ugc">EasyMedia Pro</a>!</p>
<p><strong>Pro Features Include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>📊 Upload Logs & Tracking</strong> – Monitor all file uploads with detailed logging, including user, file name, size, type, and timestamp. With the EasyMedia Pro Upload Logs module, you can see where each attachment is used across your site (posts, pages, or products).</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>👥 Set User Storage Disk Limit</strong> – Set individual upload limits for specific users that override global settings. With this module, you can specially set the disk limit per individual user. This way we can handle over upload issue from the Editor and Author</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>📄 File Type Restriction</strong> – The EasyMedia plugin sets user file type restriction. With this module, you can only allow specific types of files for the user. Sometimes, Editor or Author roles only need specific file types (like images), and ZIP or executable uploads can be disallowed for them. This feature makes that possible.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>🎭 Role-Based Restrictions</strong> – Configure different upload limits based on WordPress user roles (Administrator, Editor, Author, etc.) This module can help to define the upload limit per role which WordPress by default does not come with</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>📁 Media Manager</strong> – Display file sizes directly in media library columns and attachment details. This feature is acting as a File management plugin where you can manager your WordPress site all files and folders.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>📈 Upload Statistics Dashboard</strong> – View comprehensive statistics including top uploads, recent uploads, and overall usage. You can see the graphical interface of your media library and the top uploader list.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>🔍 Advanced Reporting</strong> – Export upload logs and generate detailed reports for analysis</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>⚡ Auto-Install Dependency</strong> – Automatically installs and configures the main plugin if needed</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>🛡️ Better Security</strong> – Track who uploads what and when for improved security and accountability</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>🎯 Priority Support</strong> – Get faster support and regular updates. We focus on one-to-one priority support.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://codepopular.com/product/easymedia" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Get EasyMedia Pro Now <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span></strong></a> <a href="https://codepopular.com/docs/easymedia" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Get Read Documentation <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span></strong></a></p>
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EasyMedia – Increase Media Upload File Size | Role-Based Upload Limit | Increase Execution Time

Works nicely and gets the job done. Very simple and useful.

Does what it needs to


Although this plugin works as advertised, there are nag screens that will show up - on first activation, and then every 6 months (I believe).



This makes the plugin 'instrusive' (IMHO), and might be against WP Plugin Guidelines. It is intrusive especially on sub-sites, where I want to keep things simple.



For that reason, although the plugin works as advertised, I have deleted it and moved to a different solution.


Good - But Nag Screens Prevent My use

EasyMedia - Increase the maximum upload file size limit to any value. Increase upload limit - upload large files effortlessly.

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