Keep your server lean. Set a strict maximum file size for all user uploads except administrators.
Alternatives to Media Library File Size
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Image Weight Guardv1.0.0
Convert new and existing images to optimized WebP, and stop oversized images with a one-click "Optimize & Upload" prompt.
Restrict media uploads by file size, image dimensions, and file types using role-based rules.
Shows the dimensions and the file size of every image in the media library list view.
Display all registered image sizes and their full URLs for every image in the WordPress Media Library.
Scan, repair, and regenerate WordPress thumbnails with missing-file detection, outdated-size checks, resumable processing, and clear local history.
Yangra Image Resizerv1.2.0
Find the largest images in your media library, see where they are used, and resize them to save storage.
Set upload size limits, block file types, and safely allow SVG uploads. Works with the Media Library, file managers and other plugins.
Document Library Litev1.3.2
Create a WordPress document library to manage, search and download files.