# Disk space

- Source: https://plugstack.dev/docs/pixavif-avif-webp-image-converter/disk-space/
- Published by: PlugStack
- Last updated: 2026-11-04

Converted images need extra disk space next to your originals. With both formats on, plan for about half the size of your current uploads folder. Pixavif warns you before a bulk run would fill the disk.

 

## Make room

 
- Turn off one format under **Settings → Formats**. AVIF alone covers almost all visitors and needs the least space.
- Choose **Smaller files** under Settings → Quality.
- Exclude folders you do not show on the site, such as old imports or backups inside uploads.
- Delete old backups and logs that your hosting account keeps in your web space.
- Ask your host for more storage.

 
  
**Warning**When the disk is completely full, WordPress itself can fail to save uploads and settings. Free up space first, then convert.