VidCompress / Discord upload
Discord free tier caps uploads at 10 MB. Drop your clip into the Discord preset and get a file that sends first try.
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Discord caps uploads at 10 MB for accounts without Nitro. Server boosts and Nitro raise that ceiling, but the default everyone hits is 10 MB — which a single phone clip blows past in seconds. The "Your files are too powerful" message is one of the most common reasons people look for a compressor.
This page sets the Discord preset, which targets just under 10 MB so the file uploads on the first try. For clips under 300 MB everything happens locally in your browser, so you can compress gameplay captures, screen recordings, or private clips without uploading them anywhere first.
Quick reference
Keep the Discord preset
The Discord preset is selected for you. It targets under 10 MB — the free-tier upload cap for direct messages and most servers.
Drop in your clip
Add your gameplay capture, screen recording, or phone video. MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, and WMV are all accepted.
Compress in-browser
VidCompress shrinks the file to fit 10 MB while holding resolution as high as the budget allows. Short clips finish in seconds.
Drag it into Discord
Download the result and drag it straight into your Discord message. No Nitro, no upload error.
What is the Discord upload limit?
Free accounts can upload files up to 10 MB. Nitro Basic raises it to 50 MB, full Nitro to 500 MB, and a Level 3 boosted server to 100 MB. If you do not have Nitro, target under 10 MB.
How do I send a video over 10 MB on Discord without Nitro?
Compress it first. Drop the clip into the Discord preset on this page and it will shrink to fit the 10 MB cap, then upload normally.
Will my gameplay clip still look good at 10 MB?
For short clips (under a minute or two) the quality holds up well. Very long captures may drop to a lower resolution to fit 10 MB — trim to the highlight if you want maximum sharpness.
Do I need to install anything?
No. VidCompress runs in your browser. Files under 300 MB are compressed locally — your clip is never uploaded.
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan compresses up to 300 MB locally with no signup and no watermark.