Set the output
For the documented free tier, use a target below 20 MB rather than exactly 20 MB, then verify the result before attaching it.
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VIDEO FOR DISCORD
Compress a video for Discord's current upload limit.
Discord currently documents 20 MB for non-Nitro users, 50 MB for Nitro Basic and up to 500 MB for Nitro, while noting that limits may be experimental.
Keep the original videoProcess a selected local file and create a separate verified result.
Quick answer
Quick answer
Choose the limit shown in your own Discord client and target slightly below it. Lower resolution or remove unnecessary audio if the estimate remains too high.
How to do it
- 01
Choose the local video
Select the video from your computer. The extension reads only the file you choose.
- 02
Set the output
Choose the size, quality and resolution that matches the destination.
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Compare and save
Preview the result, compare its measured size and save the new copy only after it passes verification.
Compress a video for Discord's current upload limit.
Discord checks file size before upload. A local compressed copy can fit the applicable tier without sending the original to another compression service.
Processing runs locally in Chrome. Video bytes, frames, thumbnails, filenames and paths are not uploaded for conversion.
Quick answer
Compare and save
Preview the result, compare its measured size and save the new copy only after it passes verification.
Limitations
- Discord is experimenting with limits, so the number shown in your client is the authoritative value for that upload.
- Input decoding and output encoding depend on the source codec, Chrome version and device capabilities.
- The result can be larger or smaller depending on duration, motion, audio, resolution and codec efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
What target should a free Discord user choose?
Use the limit displayed in Discord and leave a small margin below it; the current documentation states 20 MB for non-Nitro users.
Is the video uploaded?
No. The selected video is processed locally in Chrome.
Is the original changed?
No. The extension creates a separate output and leaves the original untouched.
Related guides
Make the clip easier to share on Discord.
Use the limit displayed in Discord, compress locally and check the actual output.