Made for Discord's free limit
An 8MB budget means short clips at modest resolution. Aim for 480-720p and a low bitrate to keep gameplay and meme clips within the limit.
Target file size
Compress Video to 8MB
Discord's free tier limits uploads to 8MB (10MB on some plans)LessMB compresses videos locally in your browser so clips fit Discord and other tight upload limits
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Select a video, lower resolution and bitrate, and check the output size.
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Compress and convert MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more locally without installing software.
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MP4 · MOV · WebM · MKV · AVI
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Steps
Quick workflow
Use this simple browser workflow to get a smaller file while keeping the original on your device
- Select your video file.
- Choose MP4 output format.
- Set resolution to 480-720p.
- Lower the bitrate and compress.
- Verify the output is under 8MB before uploading to Discord.
What to know before you start
Trim before compressing
The easiest way to hit 8MB is to keep the clip short. Trim to the essential moments, then compress to shrink the file further.
Local browser processing
Compression runs on your device, so your clips are never uploaded to a third-party server before you share them.
FAQ
Compress Video to 8MB FAQ
Short answers for the most common questions about this workflow and LessMB's local browser compression
No uploadFree toolBrowser-based
Can I compress a video to exactly 8MB?
Exact size depends on clip length and content. Lower resolution and bitrate iteratively; shorter clips reach 8MB more easily.
What is Discord's video upload limit?
Discord's free tier limits uploads to 8MB (10MB on some plans). Nitro subscribers get much higher limits.
Are videos uploaded?
No. LessMB compresses videos locally in your browser session.