8MB free, 25MB Nitro
Discord GIF Compressor
Convert a short video or large GIF into a Discord-sized GIF. Target 8MB for free or 25MB for Nitro.
What you can make
- 8MB or 25MB target
Choose the free 8MB cap or the Nitro 25MB cap before export.
- Video or GIF input
Start from a short video clip or an existing GIF.
- Size controls
Trim duration, lower FPS, crop unused space, or reduce resolution.
- Legacy Discord path
Use this for the old size-cap GIF flow.
Requirements
- Input
- MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF
Short clips are easiest to keep inside Discord limits.
- Targets
- 8MB free or 25MB Nitro
Pick the cap that matches the account or server context you care about.
- Output
- GIF
Export a Discord-ready GIF for upload or inline sharing.
- Best length
- 1-4 seconds
Short reaction loops usually compress better and read faster.
How it works
- Upload the source clip
Choose the video or GIF you want to shrink for Discord.
- Pick the Discord cap
Start with 8MB for free users or 25MB for Nitro before you export.
- Tighten the loop
Trim extra frames, crop unused space, or lower frame rate until the file stays readable and small.
- Export and upload
Download the finished GIF and post it in Discord or upload it where you need it.
FAQ
What size should a Discord GIF be?
The legacy Discord GIF workflow targets 8MB for free users and 25MB for Nitro. Shorter duration and lower FPS usually help most when you need to fit the cap.
Can I start from a video instead of a GIF?
Yes. Upload a video, trim the useful moment, then export a Discord-sized GIF directly.
When should I use this instead of the main Discord hub?
Use this workflow when your main goal is hitting the old Discord GIF size caps. Use the main Discord hub when you need emoji, sticker, avatar, icon, or banner presets.
Does the source upload to a server while I compress it?
No. Your source stays private while you tune the Discord export.
Related pages and guides
Discord help hub
Browse the newer Discord presets for emoji, sticker, avatar, icon, and banner work.
GIF Compressor
Start from an existing GIF when you only need another compression pass.
Video to GIF Converter
Make a general-purpose GIF when you are not targeting Discord limits.
Video to GIF guide
Follow the full browser-based GIF workflow step by step.