Discord is a popular chat app with millions of users. It’s perfect for groups of friends who want to stay in touch, and it’s also great for businesses who want to keep their customers connected. If you want to send videos on Discord, there are a few things you need to know. First, make sure your video is encoded in the right format. Second, make sure your video is sized correctly. Third, make sure your video is properly tagged and sorted. Fourth, make sure your video plays smoothly on all devices. Fifth, make sure your video looks good on Discord’s platform. Sixth, make sure you have the correct permissions set up on Discord so that people can view and share your videos. Seventh, be prepared to answer any questions people have about your video! Here are some tips for sending videos on Discord:

  1. Make sure your video is encoded in the right format: Videos that are encoded in the right format will play smoothly on all devices and look good on Discord’s platform. You can use MP4 or WebM formats for videos that are 3 minutes or shorter, and MP3 or AAC formats for videos that are longer than 3 minutes but not too long (less than 10 minutes). If you don’t know which format to use, check out this guide from YouTube: How To Encode A Video For Maximum Playback On All Devices .
  2. Make sure your video is sized correctly: Your video should be no larger than 1GB and no smaller than 500MB. If it’s larger or smaller than these limits, it may not play smoothly on all devices or look good on Discord’s platform. To resize a video before encoding it into a specific format, use software like Windows Movie Maker (Windows) or iMovie (Mac). For more information about how to size a video correctly for different platforms, check out this guide from YouTube: How ..

Click or tap the plus sign in Discord’s message box. Find the video file in your folders and select it. If it’s too large, compress it and try again, or upload it to a video hosting service and share the link.

While sharing content as a free user on Discord, know that your file size must not exceed 8 MB. If you are a Discord Nitro subscriber, you can share files up to 50 MB in size.

However, there are ways to share videos that are larger than that size on this platform, as we’ll explain below.

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Send Videos Below Discord’s File Size Limit

If your video’s file size is 8 MB (or 50 MB if you’re a Nitro subscriber) or smaller, simply attach it to your message like you would any other file on Discord and it will be sent. Here’s how to do that on both desktop and mobile.

Share Videos on Desktop

On your desktop machine, use Discord’s desktop app or Discord for the web to share your videos.

Start by launching Discord on your computer. Then access the channel or direct message in which you want to share your video.

At the bottom of the Discord screen, beside the message box, double-click the “+” (plus) sign to attach a file.

Your computer’s standard “open” window will open. Here, access the folder that has your video, then double-click your video file to add it to Discord.

Your selected video is now attached to your message. Optionally, enter a message in the message box, then press Enter to send your video.

And that’s it. Your recipient will receive the video in their Discord account.

Share Videos on Mobile

On a mobile device, use the official Discord app to share videos in channels and direct messages.

Start by opening the Discord app on your iPhone or Android device. Then access the channel or chat in which you want to add a video.

At the bottom of the message screen, on the left, tap the “+” (plus) sign.

Your phone’s gallery will open. Here, choose the video you’d like to send in your channel or direct message. Then, in the gallery section’s top-right corner, tap the paper airplane icon.

Your selected video is now sent to your chosen channel or DM, and you’re all set.

Send Videos That Exceed Discord’s File Size Limit

If your video’s file is larger than 8 MB for free Discord users or 50 MB for Nitro users, you’ll have to either compress your video to reduce its size or upload your video to a cloud storage provider and share the video’s link on Discord.

If you want to attempt the former option, there are many ways to reduce your video’s file size, like using the Handbrake utility. Some of these methods may impact your video’s quality, but this is the only option to send your video as an attachment on Discord.

If you want to use the latter method, simply upload your video to YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, or your choice of cloud storage provider and get the video’s shareable link. Then share this link in your Discord channel or direct message. Your recipient will be able to watch the video by clicking the shareable link.

And that’s how you share some of your favorite videos regardless of their file size with your Discord buddies. Enjoy!

If you prefer emails, you can send videos via email as well. Check out our guide to learn how to do that.

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