The article discusses how to upload files that are not supported by WordPress. While WordPress allows for common file types like images, videos, and documents, there are restrictions on unsupported file types. To upload blocked file types, you can use the File Upload Types plugin by WPForms. This plugin enables you to add additional file types to the WordPress media library, either preset or custom. By following the steps outlined in the article, you can upload unsupported file types to your WordPress site, providing more flexibility in managing various types of files.
Have you ever tried to upload files to WordPress but found that the file types you needed were not supported? It can be frustrating, but there is a way to work around this limitation. In this article, we’ll show you how you can upload blocked file types in WordPress.
What file types are allowed to be uploaded in WordPress?
To ensure the security of your website, WordPress only allows the upload of commonly used file types. These include images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .ico), documents (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .pps, .ppsx, .odt, .xls, .xlsx, .psd), audio (.mp3, .m4a, .ogg, .wav), and video (.mp4, .m4v, .mov, .wmv, .avi, .mpg, .ogv, .3gp, .3g2). However, some file types are not supported due to security risks.
If you attempt to upload an unsupported file type, you will receive an error message stating, "Sorry, you are not allowed to upload this file type."
But what if you really need to upload an unsupported file type? You can do so using FTP or your WordPress host’s file manager. However, a more convenient method is to upload these files via the default WordPress library. Here’s how.
How to Add Additional File Types to Upload in WordPress
To begin, install and activate the "File Upload Types by WPForms" plugin. Once activated, go to Settings » File Upload Types in your WordPress admin area. Search for the files you want to upload and select the desired file types.
Save your settings, and you can now upload those file types using the WordPress media library. If the file type you need is not in the preset list, you can add it as a custom file type by entering the description, MIME type, and file extension.
Epilogue
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