XF 1.3 File size issue

[rwm1962]

I'm uploading pics around 2 -3mb at 3648 x 2736 to simulate what most of my users will do (ie not pre-optimise in software). Some images upload fine & others say file is too large. Have max file size at around 11mb & max attachement size 1200 x 1000 as per guide https://xenforo.com/community/threads/a-guide-to-xenforo-attachments-photos.61440/

 

[Paul B]

You will need to increase post_max_size and upload_max_filesize in php.ini.

Navigate to admin.php?tools/phpinfo to check what they are currently.

 

[rwm1962]

They are 128M & 2M currently

Can you advice what I would I need to change them to? Is this change within my XF directory or server side?

 

[Paul B]

I would suggest 20M for the one which is currently 2M.

Ideally change it in php.ini if you can, otherwise you can edit .htaccess, for example:

php_value upload_max_filesize 20M
php_value post_max_size 20M

 

[rwm1962]

Sorry - had a look but can't find it. Where is php.ini?

 

[rwm1962]

Server side? /usr/local/lib/php.ini

or just add to the end of htaccess?

 

[Paul B]

Either one will do.

 

[rwm1962]

I just pasted it onto end of htaccess & no difference. I'm currently on shared hosting. Would that matter? Would my htaccess overide php.ini?

It seems I can't post images over 2mb

 

[Paul B]

It may be easier to just contact your host and ask them to increase the value for you.

 

[rwm1962]

Sorted - many thanks. My XF site was calling on the file on the shared. I have my own custom php.ini on another domain already set to 20M (my host reminded me). Copied across to the XF folder & it's working great. Just uploaded 8mb image & happy to see it resized down to 1.8mb. Not be that mad on the live site!

 

[AndyB]

There is one other setting you should be aware of. Due the very large files modern cameras create, you will want to add this to your config.php file:

$config['maxImageResizePixelCount'] = 30000000;

 

[rwm1962]

Thanks Andy - for info, what does that do that php.ini & the ACP doesn't? I'm all for users being able to upload huge files as long as they are well optimised automatically in the process.

 

[Paul B]

It's mentioned here: https://xenforo.com/help/config-php-options/

Right at the bottom.