Best Discord video compressors

Discord's 8MB upload limit is one of the most common video frustrations. Here are the best tools for compressing videos to Discord's size limits — compared by privacy, workflow, and ease of use.

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Discord video file size limits

Discord Free: 8MB per file upload
Discord Nitro Basic: 25MB per file
Discord Nitro: 500MB per file
Server Boost Level 2: 25MB
Server Boost Level 3: 100MB

Top tools compared

Tool	8MB target	No upload	No signup	No watermark	Platform presets
VideoTools.space	✓	✓ (local)	✓	✓	✓
8mb.video	✓	✗ (server)	✓	✓	Partial
VEED.io	✓	✗ (server)	✗	Paid	Partial
FreeConvert	✓	✗ (server)	✓	✓	✗
Clideo	✓	✗ (server)	✓	Paid	✗
Descript	✓	✗ (server)	✗	Paid	Discord-focused

Best for each use case

Best overall for Discord: VideoTools.space — browser-local, no signup, 8MB/25MB/50MB presets, trim and mute tools included
Best simple tool: 8mb.video — focused specifically on Discord size limits
Best if you need to edit too: VEED or Kapwing — full editor features alongside compression
Best for creators: Descript — transcription-based editing with compression built in

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free Discord video compressor?

VideoTools.space compresses videos to 8MB, 25MB, or 50MB for Discord — entirely in your browser, no upload, no watermark, no account.

Why is my video too large for Discord?

Discord Free limits file uploads to 8MB. Modern smartphone videos are typically 50MB–300MB. Use a compression tool to reduce the file to under 8MB.

Does compressing ruin video quality?

Some quality reduction is unavoidable at very small sizes. For best results, trim the video to 15–30 seconds before compressing — shorter videos have more bits per frame at the same file size.