Compress Video for Discord
Discord limits file uploads to 10MB on free accounts, with larger limits for Nitro tiers. FastEdit compresses any video to fit a Discord target using fit-to-size, entirely in your browser with no upload. Your clips stay private until you choose to post them.
How to finish the file
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Open FastEdit
Go to app.fastedit.net. No installation, account, or Discord login needed, runs entirely in your browser.
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Load your video
Drag and drop your video clip (MP4, MOV, WebM, or any supported format). It is processed locally, nothing is uploaded to any server.
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Set fit-to-size to your Discord limit
Enable fit-to-size and enter 10MB for Discord free, 50MB for Nitro Basic, or 500MB for Nitro. FastEdit automatically adjusts bitrate to hit the target.
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Trim to the best part
Shorter clips fit more quality into 10MB. Trim to the key moment: a 10-second clip at 10MB looks much better than a 2-minute clip at 10MB.
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Export as MP4
Discord embeds MP4 with H.264 natively. Export as MP4 for inline playback, so recipients see the video directly in chat without downloading.
Benefits
- Fit-to-size targets Discord free, Nitro Basic, or Nitro upload limits without trial and error.
- MP4 with H.264 output embeds directly in Discord chat for inline playback.
- Trim, crop, and compress in one step so the best part of a clip gets the available bitrate.
- No upload to any third-party server. Your gaming clips and personal videos stay private.
- Works with any input format: MP4, MOV, WebM, and more.
Compression Tips
- Discord free tier: 10MB. Nitro Basic: 50MB. Nitro: 500MB. FastEdit's fit-to-size can target any of these caps precisely.
- For a 30-second clip at 10MB, you get roughly 2.7 Mbps before audio overhead, enough for 720p with VP9 or AV1.
- Shorter clips look better. A 10-second highlight at 10MB has far more bitrate than a 2-minute clip squeezed into the same cap.
- Export as MP4 with H.264 for Discord inline embedding. WebM also works but MP4 has broader device support.
- Reduce to 720p or 480p for longer free-tier uploads. At 10MB, resolution matters less than keeping motion readable.
Shrink the file, keep the quality in sight, and never hand over the original.
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