Big File Uploads did not increase my upload limit

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Big File Uploads only supports increasing the WordPress Media Library upload limit. This includes, but may not be limited to:

  • Classic Editor: Upload media using the “Add Media” button.
  • Block Editor (Gutenberg): Uploads for Image, Video, Gallery, and Cover blocks.
  • Featured Images: Setting post, page, or custom post type featured images.
  • Theme Customizer: Uploading logos, header images, and background images.
  • Widgets: Media uploads for Image and Video widgets.
  • WooCommerce (Product images, galleries & Category thumbnail images.
  • User Profile Media: Custom profile pictures via plugins.
  • Plugin and Theme Settings: Sliders, headers, and other features using media.
  • Multisite Main Site: Media uploads for the network’s main site.
  • Media Library Bulk Actions: Uploads and file management directly in the Media Library.

Big File Uploads does not and can not change the upload limit of the following areas:

  • Plugin Upload Size
  • WordPress Form Plugins
  • Page Builders (custom widgets & JSON files)
  • Any custom plugin that does not use the WordPress
  • Backup or Migration Tools
Updated on December 2, 2024
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