Boosted servers can raise the limit for everyone in them
Discord measures in binary megabytes, so 20 MB is 20,971,520 bytes. A 1080p clip of a minute or more usually needs compressing to fit; shorter clips at 720p often fit as they are.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Discord file size limit?
20 MB per file for free accounts since August 2026, up from 10 MB. Nitro Basic allows 50 MB.
How do I send a video bigger than 20 MB on Discord?
Compress it to fit: the video compressor here picks a resolution and bitrate that land under 20 MB, on your own device.