How to Send a Video on Discord (Beat the 25MB Limit)
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Got “Your files are too powerful” on Discord? Discord limits how big a file you can upload. This guide explains the limit and how to fit your video within it.
Discord file size limits (approx.)
| Plan | Per-file limit |
|---|---|
| Free | ~25MB (was 8MB) |
| Nitro Basic | ~50MB |
| Nitro | ~500MB |
The free 25MB is easily exceeded by a high-quality phone video, so it's worth shrinking before sending.
Send a video without paying
To send without Nitro, the trick is to fit the video within the limit. Our tools run in your browser and never upload your video.
① Compress to under 25MB
The most effective fix. Drop the resolution to 720p or 480p and a short clip usually fits within 25MB.
② Trim long videos
If the video is long, it may exceed the limit even after compressing. Cut to just the scene you want, then compress.
③ Still too big? Use an external link
To keep full quality on a long video, upload to Google Drive or similar and paste the share link in Discord.
💡 Recommended order: trim to shorten → compress to lighten, and it'll usually fit the free 25MB limit.
FAQ
- Q. Can I send videos on the free plan?
- A. Yes — compress/trim to 25MB or under and it sends on the free plan.
- Q. Is my video uploaded anywhere?
- A. No. Our tools process everything in your browser.
- Q. How much does compressing reduce quality?
- A. With “Standard,” the difference is small. For chat viewing, 480p is plenty.