Discord limits file uploads to 25MB for free users and 50MB for Nitro subscribers. This tool compresses your clips and recordings to fit Discord limits while keeping them watchable.
Gaming clips, screen recordings, and memes often exceed Discord upload limits. Free users get 25MB, Nitro Basic 50MB, and Nitro 500MB. Most users need to compress for the 25MB tier.
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How to Compress Video for Discord — Meet Upload Limits
- Upload your video clip or screen recording
- Select target size: 25MB (free) or 50MB (Nitro)
- Keep 720p or 1080p depending on clip length
- Click Compress Video to process
- Download and upload directly to Discord
Pro Tips
- Discord free: 25MB limit — aim for 23-24MB to be safe
- For 30-second clips: 1080p fits in 25MB at medium quality
- For 1-2 minute clips: use 720p to stay under 25MB
- Screen recordings compress better than gameplay footage
- Trim to the best moments before compressing for higher quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discord file size limit?
Free: 25MB, Nitro Basic: 50MB, Nitro: 500MB. Most users need to compress videos to fit the 25MB free tier limit.
How to send long videos on Discord?
Compress with this tool to under 25MB. For very long videos, upload to YouTube or Streamable and share the link in chat.
Best settings for Discord video?
720p MP4 at medium bitrate. Discord re-encodes uploads anyway, so ultra-high quality is wasted. Focus on keeping file size under the limit.
Does Discord compress videos automatically?
Discord re-encodes for streaming but does NOT reduce file size for upload. You must compress before uploading if your file exceeds the limit.
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