exported xml file too big

Out of curiosity as I’ve never done what you are doing…

Is it a max size for that specific function? Like WP imposes a 2mb max xml im port size?

or is it a server thing? Lots of php servers default at 2mb upload size for any file in general, but this can usually be changed…..

The 2mb limit is an import restriction in wordpress. Which is ridiculous if you’ve been blogging for a few years like I have and want to move over to self hosted. I’m still being powered by wordpress it’s not like I’m jumping ship altogether!

hmm…I think its a server thing…I just went to my import section and I get this

Choose a file from your computer: (Maximum size: 8.7890625GB)

(Which reminds me I gotta change my php.ini settings….I was messing around with something and use a rediculously high setting)

so how do I change my php.ini where do I find it in a typical wordpress install? which folder is it in?

its got nothing to do with wordpress, and everything to do with you server

First off, check with your host to see if they allow you to up your max filesize

I’m with godaddy, and I can create my own php.ini file that changes my upload limits

Then you can create a php.ini file (its very simple, I’ll get some sample code in a minute) or edit the existing one

the file will be in / goes in to your root directory (whatever that’s called) it’s html for me

Been there ?? Codex is your friend with alternative ways to import large XML
How do I Import a WordPress WXR file when it says it is too large to import?

something like this in a file named php.ini in your root directory should suffice

post_max_size = 8M
file_uploads = On
upload_max_filesize = 8M

So are you guys sayin’ that the reason my wordpress tells me in my import section:

Choose a file from your computer: (Maximum size: 1.46484375MB)

that this is my maximum upload size, is because of my web host? So I gotta talk to my hosting company in order to upload my file? by the way my file is 1.64MB

This is dumb!

– Misa