Compress Video for Discord
Discord free accounts have an 8–10MB file upload limit. Compress your clips below that limit without losing too much quality — no app needed.
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Discord file size limits
Free Discord: 8MB per file. Nitro Basic: 50MB. Nitro: 500MB. For free accounts, a 30-second gaming clip typically needs to be compressed to under 8MB at 480p.
How to Get Started
Key Features
Gaming clip ready
Perfect for sharing gaming clips, funny moments, and highlights in Discord servers.
Target 8MB
Aim for 40-50% quality at 480p to hit the Discord free limit for most short clips.
No watermark
Output has no watermarks or branding — just your clean video.
Quick for short clips
Short clips (under 1 minute) typically compress in 1-2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What quality setting to hit Discord's 8MB limit?
For a 30-second clip: try 40% quality at 480p. For a 1-minute clip: try 30% at 480p. Adjust based on your clip length and content.
Does Nitro change the limit?
Discord Nitro Basic allows 50MB, Nitro allows 500MB. This tool is mainly for free users targeting the 8MB limit.
Can I keep the audio quality high?
Audio is compressed to AAC 128kbps, which is good quality. If you need very small files, reducing video quality has more impact than audio.
What format does Discord accept?
Discord accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. This tool always outputs MP4, which Discord plays inline.
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