What You Need to Know Before Sending Videos on Discord

Uploading videos on Discord is pretty simple. However, you must consider the following parameters before sending a video file over Discord:

Discord users can upload 8 MB or below video files via direct message or chat channel.For larger files, subscribing to Discord Nitro will allow a video upload of up to 50 MB. Discord only supports the following video file types: .mp4, .mov, .gif, and .webm.

Tip: use a video resizer tool such as VideoSmaller if the file is just a few KB or MB above the 8 MB limit.

How to Send Videos on Discord in Windows

Sending videos on Discord via the desktop is pretty simple, provided that the file sizes aren’t too large. There are also several methods to send videos on Discord, depending on who you want to share them with or where you want to share them.

Send Videos on a Discord Server

If you want to send a video via a Discord server where many users can see it, follow the below steps: Tip: you can also double-click the “+” (plus) icon to open the file browser. And that’s it! Once uploaded, your friends can watch the video you shared. They can also download it by clicking the arrow button on the top-right side of the video.

Send Videos to a Discord User (Desktop)

If you want to send a private video to a particular Discord user, you’ll need to send them a Direct Message or DM. Follow the steps below: At this point, the process is almost identical to the steps mentioned above (sending videos in a server).

How to Send Videos on Discord in Android

Sending videos on Discord using Android devices is similar to sending through a PC. There are two options: sending a direct message to a user and uploading to a channel for the member’s visibility. Follow the steps below:

Send Videos on a Discord Server (Android)

Wait a few seconds for the video to upload, and that’s it! All users in the text channel can now watch your video. Tip: all users on the Discord server (including you) can download the videos sent in the text channels as well. Just tap the download button (in a shape of an arrow) on the top-right side of the video, wait for the download to finish, and you’re good to go.

Send Videos to a Discord User (Android)

To send a video to a specific Discord user via DM, follow the below instructions:

How to Send Videos on Discord on iOS

The process of sending videos on Discord when using iOS is somewhat similar to that of Android but with some minor tweaks. Follow the steps listed below:

Send Videos on a Discord Server (iPhone)

Once the upload is finished, all Discord users in the channel will be able to enjoy your video.

Send Videos to a Discord User (iPhone)

How to Send Video Files Larger than 8 MB on Discord

The free version of the Discord app has a file size limit of 8 MB. To send larger video files, try the following methods:

Method 1: Update Discord Nitro

Subscribing to Discord Nitro is the simplest – but not cheapest – option. The paid version allows an increased upload size of up to 50 MB. This will cost around $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

Method 2: Compress Videos

Compressing the video size by reducing the resolution, converting the format, or lowering the bitrate allows you to keep the entire video. However, this may cause issues that can affect the quality and resolution.

The use of a cloud service such as Google Drive is an efficient way to upload and send large videos. Simply upload the video, copy the link, and share it on Discord. Follow these steps:

1. What video formats can be uploaded to Discord?

Any video file type can be sent, downloaded, and watched on a Discord user’s device. However, limit the file to .mp4 and .webm to allow Discord to embed it and make it playable within the chat. Also, videos with .mov format can be used, but not all users will be able to play them. FLAC files are supported only on desktop and not on mobile.

2. How do I upload saved videos to Discord?

Use the download icon to save a video file locally. This allows you to share videos on a different server or private message. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the basic troubleshooting hacks in case you have frequent disconnections. Also, try connecting Discord to a Spotify account for added fun.