Discord's free tier has a 10MB upload limit. Many other chat platforms use similar caps. This page sets up the tool with that preset by default.

Is there a quality loss?

Some. To stay under 10MB, we adjust bitrate and may downscale. Two-pass encoding helps keep detail where it matters.

What if my clip is long?

Lower the resolution (e.g., to 480p) or the frame rate (30→24 fps). For very long clips, consider trimming first.

Compress video to 10MB

Perfect for Discord's free tier (10MB limit). Drop a file, hit 10MB, and get a clean MP4-no watermark.

Prefer the universal tool? Try the all-in-one compressor preset to 10MB.

Make any video fit under 10MB

10MB is tight, but doable. We compute a safe bitrate for your duration and use two-pass H.264. For long clips, enable downscale and/or reduce frame rate.

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.

Quick presets for 10MB uploads

Short clips (< 20s): 720p at moderate bitrate often looks great.
20-60s: 480p recommended; keep audio at 96 kbps.
> 60s: Trim, then try 360p + 24 fps.

Bitrate calculator for 10MB

Enter duration to see a recommended video bitrate for a 10MB target.

FAQ

Will this reduce quality?

A bit. Shrinking to 10MB requires bitrate tradeoffs, but two-pass encoding + downscaling keeps it watchable in chats.

Which formats can I upload?

MP4, MOV, MKV, and WEBM. Output is MP4 (H.264 + AAC) for compatibility.

Can I set 8MB instead?

Yes-use the 8MB preset above if your server/bot enforces stricter limits. Discord's platform-wide free cap is 10MB, but some communities restrict uploads further.