Compress video for Discord

Discord accepts uploads up to 20 MB without Nitro. To compress a video for Discord, pick the file, keep the 20 MB target or type a bigger one if your plan allows it, and press Compress video.

Limit 20 MB

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Drop a video here

MP4, MOV, M4V, WEBM, MKV, AVI

Up to 2 GB on a computer and 1 GB on a phone, because your device does the work. You can also paste a file.

Stays on your device
Your file is never uploaded
20 MB target
From Discord's own help page
MP4 out
H.264 video, AAC sound

How it works

Choose the clip you want to share. Your browser reads it on your device.
The target starts at 20 MB, the Discord video size limit for free accounts. Type a larger size if your Nitro plan allows it.
The tool sets a bitrate from that size and the clip length, with a small margin below it.
If the bitrate would be too low for a clean picture, the resolution is lowered first.
The output is checked against the target. If it is still over, the tool tries a lower bitrate. Then download the MP4.

Facts

Discord: file upload without Nitro: 20 MB. Raised from 10 MB in August 2026. Discord checks the size before its own compression. Checked 2026-11-12 Source
Discord: file upload with Nitro Basic: 50 MB. Checked 2026-11-12 Source
Discord: file upload with Nitro: 1 GB. Checked 2026-11-12 Source
Target on this page: 20 MB by default. You can type a larger size
Output format: MP4 with H.264 video and AAC sound
Where it runs: In your browser, on your device. Nothing is uploaded
Max file size: 2 GB on a computer, 1 GB on a phone
Browsers: Chrome and Edge 94 or later, Safari 16.4 or later, Firefox 130 or later on a computer

Questions

How do I get a video under 20 MB for Discord?

Pick the video, keep the 20 MB target, and press Compress video. The tool sets the bitrate to fit and checks the file size before you download it.

What is the Discord upload limit with Nitro?

Discord's limits depend on the plan. Without Nitro the limit is 20 MB, with Nitro Basic it is 50 MB, and with Nitro it is 1 GB. Type the size that matches your plan as the target.

Will my video lose quality on Discord?

Some detail is lost when a long clip is squeezed into a small file. Short clips keep more detail. If the bitrate would be too low, the tool lowers the resolution so the picture stays clean.

Is my video uploaded to a server first?

No. Your own browser does the compression, so the original video is not sent anywhere. It only reaches Discord when you upload the finished file.