Discord Video Compressor for Smaller MP4 Uploads
Use this Discord video compressor to shrink a clip before attaching it to a message or channel post.
9.5 MB starting preset · Adjust it to match your account limit.
Compress video
The video compressor creates a new MP4 download.
Use percentage for an approximate reduction, or enter MB for a strict maximum file size.
Compress video with no server upload
Your selected video is processed on your device, not sent to a compression server.
Compress by percentage or target MB
Choose roughly how small the MP4 should be. The compressor accepts smaller results instead of chasing an exact file size.
Load online, process locally
Keep a connection available to load the page and video engine. Local processing does not guarantee offline access.
Official Discord limit notes
Check Discord's current video upload limit
Use the allowance shown in your Discord upload prompt. The linked help pages give background, but different accounts may see different limits.
Check the attachment allowance
Discord's attachment FAQ currently lists 20 MB for non-Nitro users, with experiments that may give some accounts a different limit. Check the allowance shown in your app before choosing a target.
Use 9.5 MB when a 10 MB cap applies
The tool keeps a conservative 9.5 MB starting preset. It is useful if your upload still has a 10 MB cap; it is not a claim that every Discord account has that limit.
Higher limits with Nitro
Discord lists 50 MB for Nitro Basic and up to 500 MB for Nitro. If your account allows a larger attachment, a less aggressive target can help preserve detail.
Prepare an MP4 for Discord sharing
Aim below your account's cap and keep the original. Check the final size, sound and gameplay detail before attaching the exported MP4.
A target you can change
The tool starts at 9.5 MB. Keep it for a 10 MB cap, or enter a larger target when your Discord account allows more room.
9.5 MB preset
H.264 MP4 output
Save a separate MP4 with H.264 video. Discord lists this among its supported attachment formats; check that the downloaded clip plays with the sound and detail you need.
MP4 download
Local browser compression
Your selected video is encoded on your device. The page and video engine may need an internet connection, but the compressor does not upload your recording.
Browser-local
How to use the Discord video compressor
Compress video for Discord in four steps, keeping the original file for any later adjustments.
Choose the video Discord rejected
Select the original recording and confirm its size and duration. MP4, M4V, MOV, WebM and MKV containers are accepted when their tracks can be decoded.
Match the target to your account
Check the allowance shown in Discord and enter a slightly smaller MB value. You can change the 9.5 MB preset; a higher allowed target leaves more room for detail.
Compress and compare the MP4 size
Run the Discord video compressor with this tab open. Compare the original and output sizes, and check any warning before downloading.
Attach the downloaded video to Discord
Play the saved MP4, then select it in your Discord message or channel. The compressor creates a file for you; it does not post to Discord on your behalf.
Discord video compressor limits to check
Leave a buffer below the upload limit
Aim a little below the limit shown in Discord, rather than at its exact boundary. Output estimates and displayed MB values can differ; the actual downloaded size is what matters.
Keep gameplay and screen text readable
Review fast motion, small subtitles and interface text. If they become blocky, retry from the original with a larger target that still fits your allowance.
Shorten a long recording first
A long clip has less data available per second at a small target. Trim to the useful moment in a video editor before compressing, or share a link when preserving the full recording matters.
Discord Video Compressor FAQ
More help with Discord video compression
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