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Discord Video Compressor

Easily shrink large game captures and videos to fit under Discord's 10MB free limit or 50MB Nitro Basic tier. GPU hardware-accelerated, 100% private in your browser, no file uploads.

✓ 0 bytes uploaded · 100% client-side privacy
✓ Precise 9.8MB compression for free Discord uploads
✓ Crisp 720p / 1080p output without server re-encoding blur
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Free Discord Upload

Limit: ≤ 10MB · No Nitro Required

Automatically compresses game clips and recordings to strictly under 9.5MB so they upload instantly without purchasing Discord Nitro. Preserves crisp audio and smooth framerates.

Target size:
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Click to choose video or drag & drop here

Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI
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Nitro Basic / Boosted

Limit: ≤ 50MB · High Definition Clips

Compress longer 1080p/60fps highlights and full matches to fit under Discord's 50MB Nitro Basic tier or Level 2 boosted server limits with pristine visual quality.

Target size:
Apply preset and open tool →

Click to choose video or drag & drop here

Ideal for 1080p/60fps long clips and match recordings

Discord Video & File Upload Limits Reference

Discord Plan / Server Tier File Upload Limit Recommended Resolution Optimal Bitrate Notes
Free Users (Default) 10 MB 720p / 1080p 1.2 – 2.5 Mbps Compress to ≤ 9.5MB to avoid upload rejection
Discord Nitro Basic ($2.99/mo) 50 MB 1080p (60fps) 4.0 – 8.0 Mbps Compress to ≤ 48MB for reliable uploads
Server Boost Level 2 50 MB 1080p 4.0 – 8.0 Mbps Applies to all members uploading in that boosted server
Discord Nitro ($9.99/mo) 500 MB 1440p / 4K Up to 20 Mbps Maximum single file tier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Discord file upload limit for videos?
For standard free users without Nitro, the Discord upload limit is 10MB (previously 8MB, and occasionally 25MB during promotional tests). Nitro Basic subscribers can upload up to 50MB, while full Nitro subscribers get up to 500MB. Servers with Level 2 or Level 3 Boosts grant 50MB or 100MB limits to all members in that server.
How do I compress a video to under 10MB for Discord without quality loss?
Using our Free Discord Upload preset, our target-size bitrate calculator automatically balances video bitrate, audio bitrate, and resolution (such as 720p or 1080p). It ensures your video lands strictly under 9.5MB so Discord accepts it on the first try while maintaining clear text, UI elements, and gameplay details.
Why do my videos look blurry when sent on Discord?
When you upload high-bitrate or non-standard video formats to Discord, Discord's mobile and desktop apps may transcode or downsample your clip on playback. By pre-compressing your video to standard H.264 video with AAC audio at an appropriate bitrate, Discord plays the original stream directly without extra blur.
Can I convert video clips into Discord animated GIFs or stickers?
Yes! You can use our GIF export tool in the video suite to trim a short highlight (up to 6 seconds) and convert it to an optimized GIF palette suitable for Discord emojis, stickers, or chat reactions.
Is my video uploaded to any server or cloud during compression?
Never. NeatCompress operates 100% locally in your web browser using modern WebCodecs GPU acceleration and WebAssembly. Zero bytes of your video are uploaded to any server, guaranteeing complete privacy for your gaming moments and private clips.