Quick answer: Discord's free upload limit is 20 MB per file (10 MB before August 2026), 50 MB with Nitro Basic and 500 MB with Nitro. Pick your limit and this tool makes an H.264 MP4 just under it that plays inline in Discord, without uploading your video.
Discord rejects videos above your upload limit. Pick 20 MB for a free account (or your Nitro limit) and get an MP4 that fits and plays right in the chat.
Compress video for Discord at a glance
| Price | Free, no sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit |
|---|---|
| Accepts | MP4 · MOV · WebM · MKV |
| Largest file | 2 GB per file |
| Where it runs | In your browser: files are never uploaded |
| Works on | Chrome and Edge, Safari 17+, Firefox 130+ on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Send the result | Download it, or send it free with a link or by email (up to 20 GB) |
How to compress video for Discord
- Choose your clip: a screen recording, a game capture or a phone video.
- Keep 20 MB for a free account, or choose 50 MB (Nitro Basic) or 500 MB (Nitro).
- Press Compress for Discord; the tool picks the resolution that looks best at that size.
- Download the MP4 and drag it into your Discord chat.
Discord upload limits
| Account | Max file size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 20 MB | About a minute at 720p (10 MB until August 2026) |
| Nitro Basic | 50 MB | A few minutes at 720p, or a short 1080p clip |
| Nitro | 500 MB | Long clips at 1080p |
Limits apply per file and are set by Discord; check your server or account if an upload is still refused. Boosted servers can allow bigger uploads for everyone in them.
Why a clip looks better at 20 MB here
20 MB is only 160 megabits. Spread over a one-minute clip that is about 2.7 Mbps, which looks soft at 1080p but clean at 720p. So instead of forcing your original resolution, the tool lowers it until each frame gets enough data, halves 60 fps to 30 fps when the budget is tight, and uses 96 kbps sound for short targets. For gameplay with lots of motion, a smaller resolution makes the biggest difference.
Longer than about five minutes? At 20 MB it will not look good at any size. Trim the best part first, or send the full video as a link instead (below).
Plays inside Discord
The result is an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC sound, which Discord shows with its built-in player on desktop, web and mobile. Everything happens in your browser, so your clip is not uploaded anywhere except where you post it.
Want to share the full-quality original instead? Send it with a link (free up to 20 GB) and paste the link into the chat.
How this compares
| This tool | Online converters (e.g. Clideo, FreeConvert or CloudConvert) | Desktop apps (e.g. HandBrake) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your file is uploaded | No | Yes, to their servers | No |
| Install or account | None | Account for some features | Install needed |
| Watermark or daily limits | None | Common on free plans | Depends on the app |
Plans of other services change; check their sites. More video tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Discord file size limit?
20 MB per file on a free account (10 MB until August 2026), 50 MB with Nitro Basic and 500 MB with Nitro. Pick the matching target and the tool keeps the file just under it.
How long a video fits in 20 MB?
About a minute at 720p, or two minutes at 540p, looks good. Longer clips get a lower resolution; beyond a few minutes, trim the clip or send a link instead.
Will the video play in the Discord app?
Yes. It is an H.264 MP4, which Discord plays inline on Windows, Mac, web, iPhone and Android.
Is there a watermark?
No. The clip is compressed on your device, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Need to send a big file?
Send files up to 20 GB with a download link or by email. Free, no account needed, original quality.
Send large files free