Image Upload limit

[guroos]

I am currently running Photostore on my site hosted by you. When I go to upload images it tells me it is limited to files under 1.9mb and this limit is imposed by the host.

In addition these images are in excess of 4000 pixels in resolution so even when I get them under 1.9mb they still will not process. I have found that I have to get them down to 2800 pixels & be under 1.9mb in order to be processed.

What can I do to lift this limit to 4800 pixels and 10mb limits?

I should add that I can ftp these files ok but Photostore will not process them saying the host has limited PHP processing memory.
"memory_limit of 32M" and I need at least 80mb

[Arkadij S]

Hi guroos,

In order to get this problem solved, I'd rather you create a local php.ini file and place it to the very folder, where your Photostore script is located.

This php.ini file can be easily created in the notepad and should contain the following lines:
[PHP]
memory_limit = 96M

That will be enough even for photos of a bigger size.

In addition you can place another line in this file below:

upload_max_filesize = 96M

In case, you have any other questions, don't hesitate to get back to us.

[guroos]

Thank you for your quick response. However when I add a php.ini I get the following error:

Site error: the file /home/guroos/public_html/store/addon.php requires the ionCube PHP Loader ioncube_loader_lin_5.2.so to be installed by the site administrator.

[Arkadij S]

You seem to need our global php.ini file to be put into that folder.
Please be so kind to go to https://www.whbsupport.com and submit a ticket to our technical support department, requesting the global php.ini file to be put into /home/guroos/public_html/store/ directory. Please also don't forget to provide your server name or main domain name. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[guroos]

that seems to have done the trick

[Arkadij S]

It was a pleasure to help you
Feel free to contact us at any time.

[lzzrdboy]

I'm having a similar issue with Joomla and JoomGallery. I'm completely aware of the 2MB file size upload limit but now that I see a post where you guys have advised another user how to increase the limit...I WANT IN. LOL! I would try the php.ini fix but since I'm using a Joomla Component and NOT a photostore script I thought it best to ask first.

So, in my case, how would I go about increasing the upload max file size? I have NO need to increase the memory I think.

Thanks in advance!

Versions:
Joomla 1.5.10
JoomGallery 1.5.0

[Sergey S.]

You can go ahead and create the php.ini file described by Arkadij S.
And have the following line there:

[PHP]
upload_max_filesize = 96M

[lzzrdboy]

You can go ahead and create the php.ini file described by Arkadij S.
And have the following line there:

[PHP]
upload_max_filesize = 96M

Thanks again Sergey...dude you're all over the place today! NICE WORK!

One more thing...do I put the php.ini file in my JoomGallery component directory or in the root of my Joomla site?

[Taras O.]

Yes, you need to put this file into each directory you need to change settings for.

[lzzrdboy]

Yes, you need to put this file into each directory you need to change settings for.

Pardon my stupidity but I'm guessing you're stating I should place a copy of the file into EVERY directory which RECEIVES uploaded files? Or do I need to place it into EVERY directory... PERIOD!

Thanks!

[Taras O.]

To every directory which contains the script which is designed for uploading.

[Alan B]

A local PHP.ini files applies only to scripts in the directory containing the PHP.ini. That's why if you want it to apply to scripts in multiple directories, you must copy PHP.ini into each of those directories. This is different from how an .htaccess file operates.

[Colin]

In theory, if you're using a CMS package, the local PHP.ini script should only need to be in the same folder which runs the uploading script, however, you might want to check with the Joomla people to see how to properly set it up to work with their software.

[lzzrdboy]

Yes, you need to put this file into each directory you need to change settings for.

I never came back to thank you again for the follow-up so, Thanks again!

[carlobee]

I'm also having this problem. Good thing I ran into your thread! thanks. got tips from Arkadij and sergey.

[horsemanworld]

I do not mean to be ignorant but where and how do I edit the directories? I am so new at this. Thank you in advanced!

[Anna M.]

if you are asking how to add a php.ini file to increase a memory limit, it should be uploaded via FTP to each folder with a script which needs this kind of increase or via file manager in cPanel