Disable "BIG Image" Threshold
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Looking for Disable "BIG Image" Threshold v1.0? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 10K+ active installs · 4.2/5 rating from 35 reviews · updated September 10, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.2+ & PHP 7.4+.
In WordPress 5.3, several improvements were made to how images are processed. One of these improvements was the concept of “BIG images”. When an image is uploaded that exceeds the “BIG image” threshold (2560 by default), a new “full” size image is generated. This new image is then used instead of the true original when generating image subsizes to reduce server load.
Prior to 5.3, it was possible for the originally uploaded image to be displayed on the front-end, even when they were not “web ready”. Unnecessarily large images can be bad for performance and wastes bandwidth (which is unfortunate for those with slow Internet, or bandwidth caps by their service plans). This new full size image will now be displayed instead.
There are some scenarios where disabling this threshold would be desired, though. Maybe you run a photography site that
needs to display original images, or your theme has full screen backgrounds.
This plugin disables the “BIG” image threshold and preserves the true originally uploaded image as the full size.
For more information on the improvements to image processing in WordPress 5.3, check out these developer notes on the Making WordPress Core blog.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Disable "BIG Image" Threshold?
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold 1.0 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.2/5 rating from 35 user reviews.
Does Disable "BIG Image" Threshold cost anything?
No. Disable "BIG Image" Threshold 1.0 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Disable "BIG Image" Threshold 1.0?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Disable "BIG Image" Threshold?
Disable "BIG Image" Threshold 1.0 requires WordPress 5.2 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Disable "BIG Image" Threshold last updated?
Version 1.0 was last updated on September 10, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Disable "BIG Image" Threshold download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 10, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.2/5 (35 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Jonathan Desrosiers |
| Tags | big-images, images, upload |
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