Fix image upload problems in WordPress

Facing image upload issues on WordPress websites? For most beginners, image upload errors can be very confusing because they can appear and mostly user find it difficult to understand. Unable to upload images is one of the most common image problems in WordPress. Fortunately, it is easy to repair, and it can be done by WordPress beginners.

This article we describe how to easily fix the image upload problem in WordPress.  This Post will also explain what triggered this delinquent and how to avert it in the future.

What causes image upload problems in WordPress

Image upload problems in WordPress are usually caused by incorrect file permissions. WordPress files are stockpiled on web hosting server and necessitate precise file and directory authorizations to work.

Incorrect file permissions will prevent WordPress from reading or uploading files on the hosting server. The error display in the image below may occur when uploading image files:

Unable to create directory error

Another sign of this problem is that images may disappear from the media library.

Image is missing from the media library

Has my website worked properly before? Who changed the file permissions?

This can happen for a variety of reasons. Misconfigurations on shared hosting servers can sometimes change these permissions. For example, web hosting service provider ran an upgrade that accidentally changed file permissions.

If everything else is working properly on the website, then what is needed is to only apply the correct file permissions to fix the image upload problem.

That being said, let’s take a look at how to set the correct file permissions to fix the image upload problem in WordPress.

Fix image upload problem in WordPressChange folder permissions

Note: If setting the directory permissions to 744 does not seem to crack this delinquent, try 755.

File permission

The FTP client will now change the permissions of all files in the uploads folder. When finished, return to the WordPress management area and try to upload the image again.

Note: If you don’t know how to use the FTP client, you can also use the file manager provided by the 

WordPress hosting company. Since the screenshots for each host will be different, you will need to contact their support staff for instructions.