What is Discord's file size limit in 2026?

Since August 2026, free accounts can upload files up to 20 MB (up from 10 MB). Nitro Basic allows 50 MB and Nitro 500 MB per file.

Do boosted servers raise the limit?

Yes. In a server boosted to Level 2 everyone can upload 50 MB files, and at Level 3, 100 MB.

How do I send a video bigger than 20 MB on Discord without Nitro?

Compress it to under 20 MB: trim what you don't need, drop 60 fps gameplay to 30 fps, and use 720p for longer clips. Keep AAC audio at 96–128 kbps so the sound survives. Very long videos are better split into parts or shared as a link.

Discord file size limit (2026): 20 MB free, 50 MB Nitro Basic, 500 MB Nitro

Updated October 2026 · Source: Discord File Attachments FAQ

Per-file upload limits on Discord as of October 2026.
Account or server	Max file size
Free account	20 MB
Nitro Basic	50 MB
Nitro	500 MB
Server boosted to Level 2	50 MB for everyone
Server boosted to Level 3	100 MB for everyone

What changed in August 2026

Discord raised the free limit from 10 MB to 20 MB. The limit applies to every attachment type — video, images, audio and PDFs. Discord also aligned how size is checked: the mobile apps now check the original file size before any compression, the same way desktop already did. That makes uploads from iPhone easier to predict, but phone videos are often large, so you may hit the limit more often from mobile.

Discord says it is testing different limits, so some accounts may temporarily see a higher number. If you need a file to work for everyone in a channel, stick to 20 MB.

A short history

The free limit was 8 MB for years, rose to 25 MB in 2023, dropped to 10 MB about a year and a half later, and is now 20 MB. Many guides and videos still quote the old numbers — which is why SizeFit downloads its preset list instead of hard-coding it.

How to fit a clip under 20 MB

File size is bitrate × duration. For a 20 MB file, the total bitrate (video + audio) can be about 20 × 8000 ÷ seconds:

Approximate total bitrate available for a 20 MB file, before a small safety margin.
Clip length	Total bitrate	Usually looks good at
30 seconds	5,300 kbps	1080p, even 60 fps gameplay
1 minute	2,650 kbps	1080p30 or 720p60
2 minutes	1,300 kbps	720p30
5 minutes	530 kbps	480p
10 minutes	265 kbps	Too little — split into parts or share a link

Trim first. Cutting dead time is the only “free” size reduction.
Halve the frame rate for longer clips. 60 → 30 fps frees a lot of bits for detail.
Drop resolution before quality falls apart. A clean 720p beats a blocky 1080p.
Keep the audio. AAC at 96–128 kbps costs little and avoids the “video has no sound” replies.
Use H.264 for compatibility. HEVC is smaller but doesn’t preview everywhere.

SizeFit counts 1 MB as 1,000,000 bytes — the smaller of the two common definitions — so a file that fits SizeFit’s target fits Discord’s either way.

FAQ

Does Discord compress videos for me?

Discord checks the original file size against your limit; if it’s over, the upload is refused and you’re offered Nitro. Compress it yourself to stay in control of the quality.

How do I send a longer gameplay clip?

Split it into parts under 20 MB each, or upload it elsewhere and share a link.

Make clips fit Discord — with the sound intact

Pick “Discord” in SizeFit. It compresses to the current limit and checks the output decodes to the last frame and still has audio before you post it.

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