Discord Video Compressor

Stop getting the "File is too powerful" error. Shrink your clips to fit Discord's 25MB (Free) or 500MB (Nitro) limits without sacrificing quality.

Optimized for Discord25MB LimitNo Watermark
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Optimized for

Discord

25MB target

Drop your video here

Upload and compress in one click • MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM

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Discord Ready

Optimized to help fit common Discord upload limits

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Quality First

AI-optimized encoding keeps video looking sharp

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One Click

Upload, compress, and download—then share to Discord

Discord Video Specs & Limits

FeatureFree UserNitro BasicNitro Full
Max File Size25 MB50 MB500 MB
Recommended FormatMP4 (H.264) or WebM (VP9)
Max ResolutionUp to 4K (but 1080p is best for streaming)
Frame Rate60fps (Recommended), supports higher

Why Discord Rejects Your Videos

Discord's infamous "Your file is too powerful" error usually means one thing: your video file size exceeds your account's upload limit.

For most users on the Free Tier, this limit is strict at 25MB. Even if your video is just 25.1MB, it will be rejected.

  • Bitrate is the culprit: High bitrate makes files huge. Lowering it slightly saves space.
  • Resolution overkill: You don't need 4K for a meme or gameplay clip embedded in chat.
  • Audio bloat: Uncompressed audio tracks can eat up MBs unnecessarily.

Our tool intelligently balances these factors to give you the highest quality video that still fits perfectly inside the 25MB box.

Best Settings for Discord Quality

To get the crispest video on Discord without Nitro, follow these rules:

Use the WebM Format

WebM often provides better quality-per-byte than MP4, making it perfect for squeezing good looking clips into small limits.

Target 720p Resolution

On a phone or desktop chat window, 720p looks almost identical to 1080p but uses half the data.

Pre-Compress Before Upload

If you upload a huge file, Discord crushes it. If you upload a proper sized file, Discord touches it less.

Discord video compressor FAQ

Quick answers about Discord size limits, target MB compression, and quality.

What is the max video size for Discord?+
For free users, the limit is 25MB. Nitro Basic gets 50MB, and full Nitro gets 500MB. If you're in a Boosted server, limits might be higher (Level 2: 50MB, Level 3: 100MB).
Why does my video look blurry on Discord?+
Discord aggressively re-compresses videos. To fix this, pre-compress your video using Cubix with the 'Discord' preset. This ensures the file is small enough that Discord doesn't crush the quality further.
What is the best format for Discord videos?+
MP4 (H.264 video + AAC audio) is standard and works everywhere. WebM is also an excellent choice for Discord as it offers better quality at smaller file sizes.
How to send videos larger than 25MB without Nitro?+
You have two options: 1) Use this compressor to shrink the video file size under 25MB while keeping quality high. 2) Upload to a cloud service like Google Drive and share the link.
Does this tool work for Discord Nitro uploads?+
Yes! You can set a custom target size (e.g., 450MB) if you have Nitro but just need to shave off a little bit of size to fit the 500MB limit.