{"id":24841,"date":"2018-10-11T11:59:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T08:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/?page_id=24841"},"modified":"2023-09-16T05:20:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T05:20:04","slug":"http-error-when-uploading-images-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/http-error-when-uploading-images-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the HTTP Error When Uploading Images in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following tutorial provides information regarding the message HTTP Error<\/strong> when uploading images to WordPress, including solutions to fix it.<\/p>\n

Since the 4.9.5 release, many WordPress users have started to experience an unforeseen error message upon uploading image files to their Image Library<\/a>. The screenshot provided below shows an example that illustrates the error discussed here.<\/p>\n

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There are many possible reasons for this strange behavior. However, the most common one is a restriction in WordPress that does not allow the upload of pictures with high resolution.<\/p>\n

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There are several things you can do to troubleshoot and resolve the outlined error. Below is a list of suggestions (solutions) that we hope you find helpful.<\/p>\n

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Solution #1: Updating WordPress<\/h3>\n

One way to resolve the HTTP Error in WordPress is by upgrading your Content Management System to the latest stable version. The latest WordPress version (4.9.7) contains a fix against this bug and also provides an extra layer of security to your website.<\/p>\n

The most convenient way to upgrade your CMS instance is through the built-in WordPress Updates<\/strong> page, available in every WordPress dashboard:<\/p>\n

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Solution #2: Increasing the maximum upload size and script execution time<\/h3>\n

In order to increase the maximum upload size and script execution time limit on the account, you will need to make a slight modification to your web server’s PHP configuration (PHP.ini) file.<\/p>\n

PHP configuration changes are done via the AwardSpace PHP Settings<\/a> Manager. Once you are inside the editor, search for the post_max_size<\/em><\/strong>, upload_max_filesize<\/em><\/strong> and max_execution_time<\/em><\/strong> variables. After you locate the three PHP variables, you should configure their values to:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0post_max_size = 30M<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0upload_max_filesize = 30M<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0max_execution_time = 300<\/span><\/code><\/div>\n

At the end, your PHP.ini file should look similar to this:<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Full access to the PHP.ini file is only given to our premium users. Therefore, if you’re on a free plan and are interested in upgrading your account, you are more than welcome to review our premium offers at our WordPress hosting<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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Solution #3: Lowering the image resolution<\/h3>\n

Another way to overcome the outlined error is by optimizing your photos and reducing the size of your image files, especially if they’re larger than 3000 x 2000<\/strong> pixels.<\/p>\n

Full-size images consume a lot of time and storage, so it is advisable that you optimize your photos prior to uploading them to your WordPress site’s Image Library.<\/p>\n

There are a variety of online tools that can help you decrease the size and resolution of your image files. Below we’ve listed some of the most common ones (all of them come free of charge and are easy to use):<\/p>\n

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