Compress video for Discord
Choose 1 video of up to 500 MB, such as MP4, MOV, or WebM, and compress it to MP4 to match the attachment limit displayed in Discord. Check playback of the main video and the file size before saving. If audio is present, also check the selected audio track. Creation may not be possible under some conditions.
What you can do
Choose the file size limit to use
Choose from Discord, Nitro Basic, or Nitro presets. If your displayed limit differs, enter the file size directly.
Adjust the video to the limit
Adjust quality and dimensions to create an MP4 smaller than the specified file size. Check the video and audio before saving.
How to use
Choose a video
Choose 1 video of up to 500 MB. Load MP4, MOV, WebM, and other formats.
Choose a file size limit and compress
Choose the limit displayed in Discord. If there are multiple audio tracks, also choose the one to save.
Check the result and save
Check the file size, video, and audio, then save the MP4. Attach it to Discord after saving.
Useful when
Attach a recorded video to a chat
Adjust a recorded video that exceeds the attachment limit to a file size you can send.
Share an explanatory recording
Compress a screen recording while keeping its duration, then play it to check that the explanation you need is readable.
What to check when adjusting file size
Meeting a file size limit changes quality or dimensions
Quality and size are adjusted automatically. If your video needs small text to be readable, check that the output displays it at a readable size.
Compress without changing the duration
This purpose converts the entire video. To keep only the part you need, use the video trimmer.
Frequently asked questions
What if it cannot fit within the limit?
Creation may not be possible with the original conditions. Increase the limit or trim to the segment you need before trying again.
Will all audio and subtitles be retained?
The main video is saved. If audio is present, the selected audio track is saved too. Subtitles, attachments, and other tracks are not included.
Are videos that are already small also processed?
This page converts to MP4. It does not return the original video unchanged.
File handling
- Input
- 1 video / Up to 500 MB.
- Default settings
- Discord · 20 MB. Quality and dimensions are adjusted automatically.
- Output
- MP4 below the limit. The main video is saved. If audio is present, the selected track is saved too.