Getting around the max_file_uploads limit?

Question

I have an HTML form with a list of uploaded images and corresponding input type="file" fields.

As the list grows it begins to hit the max_file_uploads limit which, most often, cannot be modified on shared/mutual hosting.

What approach(es) could I take to get round this ?

P.S: Thought of staggered approach as can be done with populating a database but unclear on how I will do this at the moment.

@relentless That is one possibility but unfortunately this is seldom an option on shared (aka non dedicated) hosting. Forget to mention this detail. — James P., Dec 05 '12 at 21:26

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 05 '12 at 21:29

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You could use a HTML5 or Flash uploader to upload one file at once. This way the limit will only be a limit for a single file. Your could try something like Uploadify

answered Dec 05 '12 at 21:29

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 05 '12 at 21:30

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change this line in your php.ini ... pass it the number of files you want to allow

max_file_uploads=50

answered Dec 05 '12 at 21:30

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Not a possibility unfortunately. Would be doable on dedicated hosting. – James P. Dec 05 '12 at 21:31
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maybe this post helps then http://www.webhostingzone.org/change-php-settings.html – Mik Dec 05 '12 at 21:32

Getting around the max_file_uploads limit?

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