Compress Video for Discord
Free Discord video compressor. Shrink any video to fit Discord's 10MB, 50MB, or 500MB file size limit. Runs in your browser with no signup and no server uploads.
Discord rejects videos that exceed your plan's upload limit. Use our free video compressor to reduce file size while keeping good visual quality. Everything runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.
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Open the video compressor, upload your file, pick 480p + Medium quality, and download a Discord-ready MP4.
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Discord File Size Limits (2026)
| Plan | Max Upload Size | Recommended Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 10 MB | 480p, Medium quality |
| Nitro Basic | 50 MB | 720p, Medium quality |
| Nitro | 500 MB | 1080p, High quality |
Servers with Nitro boosts may have higher limits. When in doubt, compress to stay safely under the limit. See file size limits by platform for a complete reference.
How to Compress Video for Discord
- 1Open the video compressor
Go to our video compressor. It loads FFmpeg in your browser so nothing gets uploaded.
- 2Upload your video
Drag and drop your video file or click to browse. Accepts MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and most other formats.
- 3Pick Discord-friendly settings
For free accounts (10MB limit): choose 480p resolution and Medium quality. For Nitro Basic (50MB): use 720p and Medium. Trim the video first with our video trimmer if it is still too large.
- 4Download and upload to Discord
Click Compress, wait for processing, and download the MP4. Drag it straight into any Discord channel.
Tips for Smaller Discord Videos
- 1.Trim first. Remove unnecessary start/end footage with the video trimmer before compressing. Shorter clips compress to smaller files.
- 2.Lower the resolution. 480p is usually fine for Discord. Nobody watches Discord clips at 4K.
- 3.Use Medium quality. It gives the best balance between size and visual quality for Discord sharing.
- 4.Convert to GIF for short clips. For clips under 5 seconds, a GIF may be even smaller and plays inline without clicking.
Estimated Output Size by Duration
Approximate MP4 file sizes after compression at Medium quality. Actual results vary based on video content and motion.
| Duration | 480p | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 seconds | ~1-2 MB | ~2-4 MB | ~4-8 MB |
| 30 seconds | ~3-5 MB | ~6-12 MB | ~12-20 MB |
| 1 minute | ~5-10 MB | ~12-25 MB | ~25-40 MB |
| 3 minutes | ~15-30 MB | ~35-70 MB | ~70-120 MB |
For free Discord accounts, a 10-second clip at 480p is the safest bet to stay under 10MB. Trim longer clips with the video trimmer first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discord's video file size limit?
Free Discord users can upload files up to 10MB. Nitro Basic subscribers get 50MB, and Nitro users get 500MB. Most people need to compress below 10MB.
What settings should I use to compress video for Discord?
For a 10MB limit, use 480p resolution and Medium quality in the video compressor. For 50MB (Nitro Basic), 720p with Medium quality works well. Test with a short clip first.
Will compressing my video reduce quality?
Yes, but modern H.264 compression preserves visual quality well. At 720p Medium quality, most viewers cannot tell the difference from the original.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. The compressor runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly (FFmpeg). Your video files never leave your device.
What video formats work with this compressor?
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV, and most other video formats. The output is always MP4 (H.264), which Discord supports natively.
How long does compression take?
It depends on the video length and your device. A 30-second clip typically compresses in 10-30 seconds. Longer videos take proportionally longer.
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