Compress Video to 8 MB
The target opens at 8 MB. Click the After size to type another number.
This page opens the compressor with the target set to 8 MB. The bitrate is calculated for 98.5% of that, so the file is aimed 1.5% under 8 MB to leave room for the container.
Free Video Compressor
No sign-up. No upload. No size limit.
Nothing is uploaded — the file is compressed on your device.
Where 8 MB comes from
8 MB was Discord's free upload limit for years, and many guides and tools still use the number. Discord has changed it several times since: 25 MB in 2023, 10 MB in late 2024 and 20 MB from September 2026 (Discord patch notes, September 8, 2026). For Discord, the Discord page opens at 20 MB. Other sites set their own caps, so check the one you are sending to.
How much video fits in 8 MB
8 MB holds about 66 megabits after the 1.5% margin, video and audio together. The panel starts at the Screen size you chose and steps down until the bitrate is enough for that resolution. For a 1080p video at 30 fps with 128 kbps audio in MP4 (H.264), it keeps 1080p up to about 39 seconds, 720p up to about 80 seconds and 480p up to about 150 seconds. Longer clips go to 360p, then 240p. Past about 5 minutes, audio is also set to 64 kbps and the panel shows "Audio set to 64 kbps to reach this size."
When the resolution is lowered, that row gets a dashed amber frame and the panel shows "Resolution set to W × H to reach this size." To keep a higher resolution, shorten the clip with Trim Video ↗. Remove audio under Advanced for a silent clip; that gives the picture 128 kbps more. If the Format menu offers MP4 · HEVC or WebM · AV1, 1080p holds up to about 58 or 67 seconds.
Large input files
Starting from a 2 GB screen recording is fine. Files of several GB work because the output is written to disk as it is produced. The original file is not changed. If the page is closed before you download, the last result stays in the browser for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compress to a size other than 8 MB?
Yes. Click the After size (pencil icon) and type a number in MB. The 70%, 50%, 30% and 10% buttons set a share of the original size instead.
My result is under 8 MB by a little. Why?
The bitrate is calculated for 98.5% of the size you type, which leaves room for the container.
The video looks blocky at 8 MB. What can I do?
The clip is long for the budget. Trim it, remove audio you do not need, or choose HEVC or AV1 under Format if the recipient can play them.
Is Discord's limit still 8 MB?
No. Free accounts can upload 20 MB since September 2026. Nitro Basic allows 50 MB and Nitro 1 GB.
Compress Video to 8 MB
Opens the compressor with the target preset to 8 MB.