Compress Video for Discord
Get your clip under Discord’s 20MB free upload limit before you hit send. Compression runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Discord’s Upload Limits in 2026: 10MB → 20MB
Discord raised the free upload limit from 10MB to 20MB in August 2026. Older guides still mention 8MB or 10MB.
| Plan | Upload limit | What to set |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 20 MB | Discord preset |
| Nitro Basic | 50 MB | 50 MB preset |
| Nitro | 500 MB | Type any size up to 500 |
How to Compress a Video for Discord
- Step 1Drop in your clip
Add the video you want to post, whether it’s a game clip, a screen recording or something from your phone.
- Step 2Tap the Discord preset
It sets the target to under 20 MB. Nitro users can type a bigger number.
- Step 3Download and post
Save the compressed file and drag it into your Discord chat.
Your videos never leave your device
Compression runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Pick the size you need
Type a target in MB and get a file under it. No bitrate maths.
No watermark
Your video comes out clean, with no logo or branding added.
No signup
No account, no email address, nothing to install.
Free
Free to use, as many times as you like.
Three steps
Choose a file, set a size, download. That's it.
8MB, 10MB or 20MB?
All three numbers still show up in searches and tutorials. Here’s which one to use.
Use the Discord preset. It’s the right choice for any free account since August 2026.
Pick it if you’re following an older guide, or want a quicker upload on a slow connection.
Many tutorials still say 8MB. You don’t need to go that small any more, but you can type 8 for extra room.
FAQ
Free accounts can upload files up to 20MB. Nitro Basic raises that to 50MB, and Nitro to 500MB.
The file is over your plan’s limit. Compress it to under 20MB with the Discord preset and try again.
Not for free accounts any more. 8MB and 10MB were older limits; 20MB is the current one, which leaves more room for quality.
Yes. The compressed file is a standard video that Discord previews in the chat.
No. MakeVideoSmaller is a separate, free tool that runs in your browser. It doesn’t connect to Discord.