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Discord · example target

Compress video for Discord

Check the upload prompt and your account allowance in the channel or direct message you will use. For a bug recording, make sure the error text, steps and sound remain understandable.

Set a target and compress the video

Drag & drop or click to select a fileFiles are processed locally in your browser, never uploaded

Synthetic clock, flash and beep. Downloaded only when you choose it.

10,000,000 bytes

MB = 1,000,000 bytes · MiB = 1,048,576 bytes

Check the receiving app's current limit, then set your own target. Smaller files can lose detail. MP4 output keeps the available audio tracks.

Quick answer

Check the current requirements for your Discord account and sending route. The 10 MB starting value is an editable example, not a platform limit. The result uses actual bytes.

Historical upload-limit notes

Check the current limit in your account

Open the upload-limit dataset

Review the copy before sending

The result shows whether it is within target, along with exact bytes, duration and audio track count. Play the important part before downloading the MP4.

Re-encoding loses some detail. There are at most two attempts, without silently dropping audio tracks. If it is still oversized, prepare a shorter source clip or increase the target.

Frequently asked questions

No. 10 MB is only the starting example on this page. Check the current sending route, account and recipient restrictions, then adjust the target.

Video is re-encoded as H.264 MP4 and audio as AAC, so this is lossy compression. Audio track counts and duration are checked. Play the result to confirm that speech, small text and important details remain usable.

No. There are at most two encoding attempts, and the final verdict uses actual bytes. If it is still over target, prepare a shorter source clip or allow more space. An oversized download is not a confirmed fit.

Updated · ConvertMeow team