What is Discord's upload limit?

Discord's official limits are 10MB for free users, 50MB for Nitro Basic, and 500MB for Nitro. Some servers or bots may enforce stricter limits like 8MB.

Which format works best for Discord?

H.264 + AAC in MP4 offers the best compatibility in Discord clients. HEVC/H.265 can be smaller but might not preview everywhere.

Animated GIFs are inefficient. Converting to MP4 drastically reduces size and plays smoothly on Discord.

Compress video for Discord

Hit Discord's 10MB free limit (50MB Nitro Basic, 500MB Nitro). Some servers/bots enforce 8MB-we've got presets for both.

Want the universal version? Open the all-in-one compressor preset to 10MB. Prefer 30-50% smaller files? Try the AV1 Discord compressor (test playback on older devices).

Tips for Discord-friendly compression

How many minutes fit in 10 MB?

~10-25s at 720p is realistic; longer clips need 480p/360p.

Best codec for Discord?

H.264 for reliability; AV1/HEVC can be smaller but may preview inconsistently on older devices.

Short clips (< 20s): 720p usually fits at 10MB with good clarity.
20-60s: Go 480p; keep audio at 96 kbps.
Screen recordings: Consider 24 fps; text stays crisp at lower bitrates.
H.264 for compatibility: Previews and playback are most reliable.

Discord upload limits by tier

Free: 10MB platform-wide limit
Nitro Basic: 50MB
Nitro: 500MB

Some servers or bots enforce stricter limits like 8MB. If you see rejections, use the 8MB preset or trim a few seconds.

Need a strict size target page? Use the 10MB tool.

Server enforces 8MB? Jump straight into the 8MB preset with bitrate tips.

Nitro Basic uploads? The 50MB exact-size guide keeps clips portal-ready.

Need longer walkthroughs? Use the 100MB playbook with HEVC/AV1 advice.

Uploading WebM or MKV? Switch formats with the WebM and MKV guides for leaner shares.

Prefer custom bitrate math? Run the bitrate calculator then apply it via "Apply to Compressor".

Bitrate calculator for Discord's limit

Enter duration to see a recommended video bitrate for a 10MB target (adjust to 8MB if your server requires it).