Discord file size limits

Discord has different file size limits depending on your subscription tier:

If you're on the free plan (most users), any file over 25 MB will be rejected. This includes images, videos, PDFs, and any other file type.

Common files that exceed Discord's limit

HD photos — Modern smartphone photos are often 5-15 MB each. A few photos can quickly hit the limit.
Screen recordings — Even short recordings can be 50-200 MB.
Video clips — 1080p videos are almost always over 25 MB.
PDF documents — Scanned documents with images can easily exceed 25 MB.

Use our image compressor to reduce photos to under 25 MB. Most images can be compressed to 1-5 MB with no visible quality loss.

Use our video compressor to reduce videos to fit Discord's 25 MB limit. A 30-second 1080p clip can typically be compressed to 15-20 MB.

Use our PDF compressor to shrink large PDF documents. Set the target to 20 MB to stay safely under Discord's limit.

Compress before uploading — Don't wait for Discord to reject your file. Compress first.
Use the right format — For photos, JPEG is smaller than PNG. For screenshots with text, PNG may be better.
Split large files — If a file can't be compressed enough, split it into multiple parts.
Consider cloud links — For very large files, upload to Google Drive or Dropbox and share the link.

Yes, by upgrading to Nitro Basic (50 MB) or Nitro (500 MB). But compressing files is free and works for most use cases.

Some quality reduction is expected, but with smart bitrate targeting, the difference is often imperceptible for Discord viewing.

Yes. Use our GIF compressor to reduce animated GIF sizes. Discord displays GIFs up to 25 MB.