Change the Maximum Upload Size in php.ini

What is php.ini?

PHP is the language many websites, like WordPress, are built with. The php.ini file holds PHP's settings. It works like a control board with switches and numbers.

By default, PHP limits how large an uploaded file can be. If you try to upload a bigger file, you get an error such as "exceeds the maximum upload size".

Screenshot: By default, PHP limits how large an uploaded file can be. If you try to upload a bigger fi

The settings you need

Setting	What it does
`upload_max_filesize`	The biggest single file allowed.
`post_max_size`	The biggest total amount of data sent in one go. Keep it equal to or larger than the first value.
`max_execution_time`	How many seconds a script may run. Big uploads need more time.
`memory_limit`	How much memory a script may use.

Warning: Back up php.ini before you change it. Download a copy first. A typing mistake can cause errors on your site.

Steps

Log in to your hosting control panel.
Open File Manager and go to your website folder, usually public_html.
Look for a file named php.ini. If there is none, click + File and create one.
Download a copy as your backup.
Right-click the file and choose Edit.
Find the lines below. If they are missing, add them. Change the numbers to fit your need.
```
upload_max_filesize = 64M
post_max_size = 64M
max_execution_time = 300
memory_limit = 256M
```
The letter M means megabytes. A megabyte is a unit of file size.
Click Save Changes.
Wait a few minutes, then try your upload again.

Check the new limit

Create a phpinfo page and look for upload_max_filesize. It should show your new number.

If nothing changed

Some hosting plans set limits through the control panel. Look for MultiPHP INI Editor or Select PHP Version and its options.
Your plan may cap the maximum. Ask Hostvento support what is allowed.
Make sure you edited the php.ini in the right folder.

Quick recap

Edit upload_max_filesize and post_max_size in php.ini.
Keep post_max_size at least as large as the upload size.
Back up first, then save.
Test the upload again.