How to Send Videos Larger Than Discord’s Upload Limit
Free Discord accounts can upload files up to 10 MB (at the time of writing); Nitro and server boosts raise the limit. Most game clips and phone videos are bigger, so they need compressing.
Open the Compress video for Discord tool → Free, nothing is uploaded
Compress under the limit
- Open the Discord video compressor — the target is preset to 10 MB.
- Drop your clip, optionally trim it to the best part.
- Click Compress and upload the MP4 to Discord.
How much fits in 10 MB?
About 30–40 seconds of 720p video at decent quality, or a minute at 480p. Shorter clips look noticeably better, so trimming first is the best trick.
Alternatives
- Make a short GIF for reactions.
- Share long videos as a YouTube (unlisted) or cloud-storage link.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my compressed clip look blurry?
The limit forces a low bitrate for long videos. Trim the clip or allow a lower resolution (480p), which looks cleaner than a starved 1080p.
Will Discord re-compress my video?
Discord plays MP4 (H.264) files directly in chat, which is what the compressor produces.