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How to Enable SVG File Upload in WordPress?

Key Takeaways

  • WordPress blocks SVG uploads by default because of security concerns, even though SVGs are lightweight, resolution-independent, and suited for logos, icons, and illustrations.
  • Nexter Extension (Free) enables SVG image file uploading in WordPress from the WordPress Dashboard by going to Nexter > Extensions > Security.
  • SVG Upload lets the site owner choose user roles in a popup, then click Save so only those selected roles can upload SVG files.
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Do you want to use SVG images on your WordPress site? By default, WordPress blocks SVG uploads due to security concerns. However, SVGs (Scalable Vector Graphics) are incredibly useful — they’re lightweight, resolution-independent, and perfect for logos, icons, and illustrations that need to look sharp on any screen size.

With the Nexter Extension (Free) plugin, you can easily enable SVG image file uploading in your WordPress site.

 

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How to Enable SVG File Upload with the Nexter Extension?

To enable SVG image file uploading with the Nexter Extension plugin, from the WordPress Dashboard, go to Nexter > Nexter Extension > Security.

Then go to the SVG Upload section, turn on the toggle, and click Configure.

Nexter Security screen with Security selected in the sidebar and the SVG Upload card turned on

It will open the SVG Upload panel.

From here, you can select different user roles who can upload the SVG files.

Once done, click on the Save button.

Now, users with your selected user roles can upload SVG files. 

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