Discord Video Compressor
Free Discord compressor — shrink any clip under Discord's 20 MB upload limit without Nitro.
Drop your files here
or browse your device · paste with Ctrl+V
Nothing is uploaded. Your files are decoded, converted and re-encoded by WebAssembly running inside this tab, then handed straight back to you. The first conversion of a kind downloads that engine (a few MB for images, ~12–30 MB for video/audio) — later ones are instant.
Your files never leave this device — there is no upload and no server to delete them from.
About this tool
Looking for a Discord video compressor or a simple Discord compressor? Free Discord accounts cap uploads at 20 MB per file (Nitro Basic 50 MB, Nitro 500 MB). This Discord video compressor re-encodes to H.264 MP4 at a Discord-friendly quality and 720p by default, so phone recordings and game clips usually clear the free limit. The Discord compressor runs entirely in your browser — the video never uploads to our servers. Still over 20 MB? Raise the quality dial (higher CRF) or drop to 480p.
Discord upload limits
- Free (no Nitro)
- 20 MB
- Nitro Basic
- 50 MB
- Nitro
- 500 MB
- 01
Drop your video
Add an MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV or almost any other clip to the Discord video compressor. Processing stays in this tab — nothing is uploaded.
- 02
Run the Discord compressor
Defaults target the free 20 MB cap (720p, compact quality). Tweak CRF or resolution if you need a smaller file or sharper picture.
- 03
Upload to Discord
Download the MP4 from the Discord compressor and drop it into any channel or DM. Free accounts accept files up to 20 MB.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Discord video compressor?
A Discord video compressor shrinks video files so they fit Discord's upload limits. This free Discord compressor targets the 20 MB free-tier cap and outputs H.264 MP4 that Discord plays reliably.
How do I use a Discord compressor without Nitro?
Drop your clip here, run the Discord compressor with the default 720p settings, download the MP4, and upload it to Discord. Free accounts can send files up to 20 MB — no Nitro required.
What is Discord's free video upload limit?
As of 2026, non-Nitro Discord accounts can upload files up to 20 MB each. Nitro Basic raises that to 50 MB, and full Nitro to 500 MB. Server Boost Level 2/3 can also raise the limit for everyone in that server.
Will this Discord video compressor make my file small enough?
Most phone clips and short game recordings land under 20 MB with the default 720p + compact quality settings. Longer or already-4K files may need a higher CRF (more compression) or 480p. Check the output size before you upload.
Is my video uploaded to your servers?
No. The Discord compressor runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WebAssembly. There is no upload endpoint — open the network inspector while converting if you want to verify.
What format does Discord accept?
Discord plays H.264 MP4 with AAC audio most reliably. This Discord video compressor always outputs MP4 so the file opens in the desktop app, mobile clients and in-channel embeds.