Where does Big File Uploads increase the file upload?

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.

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What areas can Big File Uploads not increase the upload limit of?

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