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Compress Video for Discord

Compress videos locally for Discord. Choose a target below your account limit, including the default free 20MB cap, and inspect the result before sharing.

100% Local · Files Never Leave Your Device
Compression Mode

or drag & drop here

Paste from clipboard with Cmd+V · Multiple files supported

Supported: MP4 · MOV · WebM

No server upload limit0 KB uploadNo watermark100% Free
Processing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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  • Never uploaded
  • No watermark
  • No sign-up
  • No server upload limits

How It Works

Simple 3-step compression powered entirely by your local browser

§ 01
Step 01

Choose Video File

Select MP4, MOV, WebM video. No upload progress bar—files load instantly from your local disk.

§ 02
Step 02

Pick Target MB or Balance

Select 20MB for Discord, 25MB for Gmail, or use the balance slider for optimal quality-to-size ratio.

§ 03
Step 03

Hardware Encoding

Encodes directly using your GPU/CPU hardware WebCodecs. Save the Discord-ready MP4 immediately.

Why Choose LessMB

The private, modern alternative to legacy cloud compressor websites

100% In-Browser Privacy

Zero bytes uploaded. Your personal photos, sensitive documents, and private videos never touch external servers or cloud storage.

Zero Queue & Instant Start

No waiting in cloud conversion queues or watching slow upload bars. Processing starts the millisecond you drop your file.

Hardware Acceleration

Harnesses WebAssembly SIMD and WebCodecs GPU encoding for high-fidelity compression directly on modern consumer hardware.

No Credit Consumption

Free tier compression uses your own device compute, meaning zero server credit drain for everyday single and batch tasks.

Current Platform Size Limits

Platform limits can change; check your account before sharing.

PlatformLimitVerified
Discord
Free Tier
20MB2026-10-07
Discord
Nitro Basic
50MB2026-10-07
Discord
Nitro Full
1GB2026-10-07

Discord Video Bitrate & Duration Calculator Matrix

Discord enforces upload caps: 10MB or 20MB for free accounts (depending on account experiments), 50MB for Nitro Basic, and 500MB for Nitro. Total bitrate formula: Bitrate (kbps) = (Target MB × 8192) ÷ Duration (seconds) - Audio Bitrate (128 kbps).

Tier & LimitDurationResolution & FPSVideo BitrateAudioEst. File Size
Free Tier (10 MB)30s Clip1080p @ 60fps2,500 kbps128 kbps9.6 MB
Free Tier (10 MB)60s Gameplay720p @ 30fps1,200 kbps96 kbps9.5 MB
Free Tier (20 MB)60s HD Capture1080p @ 60fps2,600 kbps128 kbps19.4 MB
Nitro Basic (50 MB)2 min Tutorial1080p @ 60fps3,200 kbps160 kbps48.2 MB
Nitro Full (500 MB)10 min Full VOD1440p / 1080p6,500 kbps192 kbps480.0 MB

Pro Tip: Discord validates file weight before inline rendering. We recommend setting a target 0.5MB below your quota (e.g. 9.5MB for 10MB cap) to account for container muxing overhead.

Looking to compress videos for other destinations with full bitrate control?Go to Main Video Compressor →

Tips for Best Results

  • Use the uploading account’s limit and leave some margin. The recipient’s subscription does not determine your upload allowance.
  • Duration, motion, resolution, and audio all affect how much quality fits in the byte budget. Preview the output before sharing.
  • Compression cannot guarantee that every target will be reached or that Discord will play the file inline. Check the reported size and playback support.
  • If a long clip cannot fit at acceptable quality, trim unnecessary footage or share a link instead of repeatedly recompressing the same file.

Frequently Asked Questions

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