Compress Video to 10MB for Discord
Discord limits uploads to 10MB for users without Nitro. This tool compresses your video to fit that limit entirely in your browser — the file never leaves your device, so it's faster and more private than upload-based compressors.
Quick answer
To make a video fit Discord's standard 10MB attachment limit, choose the file, keep the 10MB target, and compress it in this tab. VidSlim checks the output size locally before download, and the source video is never uploaded.
How to compress a video for Discord
- Choose the video you want to share in Discord.
- Keep the output target at 10MB and start compression.
- Download the checked MP4, then attach it to your Discord message.
Tips for a better result
- Trim long clips first because duration determines how much bitrate fits inside 10MB.
- Keep this tab open while the browser processes the video locally.
Reviewed 2026-07-14
Why the 10MB limit exists
Discord's standard upload limit is 10MB. Paid plans can allow larger uploads, but the applicable limit depends on the account and server. Phone and screen-recording videos often exceed 10MB quickly, so re-encoding at a lower bitrate is the standard fix.
Sources: Discord file attachments FAQ · Reviewed 2026-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- Why is my video too big for Discord?
- Phone and screen-recording videos are encoded at high bitrates (often 8–20 Mbps). Discord's free upload limit is 10MB, which a high-bitrate clip exceeds in seconds. Compressing reduces the bitrate so the same video fits the limit.
- Does compressing to 10MB ruin quality?
- It depends on length. A clip under ~30 seconds compresses to 10MB with minor quality loss. Longer videos need lower bitrates, so consider trimming first or accepting reduced sharpness.
- Is my video uploaded to a server?
- No. This tool runs FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly inside your browser. The video is processed on your own device and never transmitted anywhere.
Related private video workflow
Need the broader decision tree? Read the guide on compressing video without uploading it. If you need a short silent loop instead of an MP4, try the video to GIF converter.