Bypass Discord's 8MB Limit Without Nitro
Don't pay for Nitro just to share a funny clip. Compress your highlights to under 8MB instantly.
The Gamer's Struggle: 8MB Uploads
Discord is the hub of modern gaming communities, but their free tier file limit of 8MB (or sometimes 25MB) is painfully small for modern 1080p game clips. A 30-second clip from OBS or NVIDIA ShadowPlay can easily exceed 50MB.
Why Not Just Buy Nitro?
Discord Nitro is great, but a monthly subscription isn't always feasible just to share a meme or a pentakill. The alternative used to be uploading to YouTube (which takes time) or using sketchy "compressor" websites filled with ads.
Compressing to 8MB with VideoLite
VideoLite is optimized for this exact scenario. Our "Fast" preset with CRF 28 is the sweet spot for reducing gaming footage file sizes significantly without making the gameplay unwatchable.
Settings for Discord:
- Resolution: Maintain 1080p or downscale to 720p if the clip is long.
- Audio: AAC encoding (handled automatically).
- Container: MP4 (most compatible with Discord's embedded player).
Result
Your 60MB clip becomes a 7.5MB clip that plays instantly in the chat for all your friends, no subscription required.