Discord video compressor
The compressor built for Discord’s upload limit. Drop a gameplay clip or screen recording and it lands under 10 MB (or 8 MB) right in your browser — no Nitro, nothing uploaded.
Drop a video here, or browse
MP4 · MOV · WebM — compressed right here, nothing uploaded
100% on-device · no signup · no watermark
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Bigger files take longer — your CPU does the work, privately.
Which Discord target should you pick?
Free Discord accounts upload up to 10 MB per file, so the 10 MB preset is the default for DMs and most servers. If you post in older communities or follow a guide that still says 8 MB, switch to the 8 MB preset — it’s the safest universal target. Boosted servers can allow more (up to 100 MB at the top boost tier), but that only applies inside that one server.
The compressor reads your clip’s length and sets the bitrate to land just under whichever target you pick, with a small safety margin so the upload never bounces for being a hair over.
Why a Discord-specific compressor helps
Gameplay and screen recordings are mostly static between frames, so they compress unusually well — you’ll often keep crisp quality at 10 MB for clips under a minute. For longer captures, trim to the highlight first (the trimmer is built in) and the same 10 MB buys far sharper video.
Everything runs on your own device with WebAssembly, so your clip is never uploaded and you never need Nitro just to share it. The output is a standard H.264 MP4 that Discord accepts everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Discord Nitro to upload this video?
No. Compress the clip under the free 10 MB limit (or 8 MB) with the presets above and upload it normally — Nitro only raises the limit, it isn’t required to share a normal clip.
What size does a Discord video need to be?
Free accounts allow 10 MB per file; Nitro Basic 50 MB and Nitro 500 MB. Many older servers and guides still expect 8 MB, so this tool offers both 10 MB and 8 MB targets.
Will my gameplay clip still look good after compressing?
Usually yes. Gameplay and screen recordings compress well because much of the frame is static, so short clips keep sharp quality at 10 MB. Trim long captures to the highlight first for the best result.
Is my clip uploaded to a server?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser — your video never leaves your device, and you can even go offline once the page has loaded.