Compress Video for Discord — Under 20 MB, Free & Private
Compress your file
Target: 20 MB (Discord, Free) · Official source ·
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Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Drop a video and get an MP4 that fits Discord's 20 MB limit for accounts without Nitro. Compression runs on your device; the file is never uploaded. Your file never leaves your device.
Upload limits
| What | Limit | Plan | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| File upload (no Nitro) Per file, accounts without Nitro. Discord says it is experimenting with upload limits and some users may get larger ones. The free limit was 10MB before August 2026. | up to 20 MB | Free | Official source |
| File upload (Nitro Basic) Per file, Nitro Basic subscription. | up to 50 MB | Premium | Official source |
| File upload (Nitro) Per file, full Nitro subscription. Discord writes "up to 1GB". | up to 1 GB | Premium | Official source |
How it works
- Choose a video — or drop it on the tool. It is opened in your browser, not uploaded.
- The tool reads its length and resolution and calculates the bitrate that fits the target.
- It re-encodes the video on your device and lowers the resolution only if needed.
- If the result is over the limit, it runs another pass. Download the file that fits.
Didn’t fit? What to do
- Trim the clip to the part you need: a shorter video keeps more quality at 20 MB.
- For long gameplay clips, 720p at 30 fps usually looks better than a blurry 1080p.
- Still too big? Split the video into two parts and send them as separate messages.
- If you send large files often, Nitro Basic allows 50 MB per file and Nitro up to 1 GB.
Frequently asked questions
What is Discord's file size limit?
20 MB per file without Nitro, up from 10 MB in August 2026. Nitro Basic allows 50 MB and Nitro up to 1 GB. Discord says it is testing different limits, so some accounts may see more.
How do I send a long video on Discord?
Discord limits file size, not length. A long video only fits in 20 MB at a low bitrate, so trim it to the part you want to share, or upload it elsewhere and post a link.
Which video format does Discord support?
Discord lists MP4 with H.264, HEVC or AV1 video among common upload types. The tool outputs MP4 with H.264 video.