How to compress video for Discord
- The target size is preset to 10 MB. Change it if your limit is different.
- Add your video by clicking the box above or dragging it in.
- Click "Compress". A ✓ next to the result means it is under 10 MB.
Where this limit comes from
Discord limits uploads for free accounts to 10 MB at the time of writing (Nitro raises the limit). A 30-second phone clip is often 50–100 MB, so it needs serious compression.
How it fits the video into the limit
Vidverter divides the size budget by the video's length to get a bitrate, reserves a little for audio, and picks a resolution that bitrate can carry well, from 1080p down to 480p. If the encoder overshoots, it automatically runs a second, slightly smaller pass.
Short clips stay sharp even at 10 MB. For long videos, trim them first: fewer seconds means more quality per second.
Frequently asked questions
Can every video be compressed to 10 MB?
Most clips can. If a video is too long to fit with watchable quality, Vidverter tells you, and you can trim it or choose a larger target.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Vidverter runs entirely in your browser and uses your device's own video encoders. Files never leave your computer or phone, so it is safe for private recordings, and there is no upload or download wait.