Discord file size limits
Discord raised the free upload limit from 10 MB to 20 MB in August 2026, and it now checks file size before its own compression on mobile too. Here is every limit that matters, with a tool for each.
Tools for Discord
- Compress video for DiscordCompress video · 20 MB
- Video to GIF for DiscordVideo to GIF · 20 MB
- Animated emoji for DiscordVideo to GIF · 256 KB
- Resize image for a Discord emojiResize image · 128 px
- Resize image for a Discord stickerResize image · 320 px
- Resize image for a Discord profile bannerResize image · 680 × 240
Guides
Every Discord limit
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Upload, free | 20 MB per file | support.discord.com |
| Upload, Nitro Basic | 50 MB per file | support.discord.com |
| Upload, Nitro | 1 GB per fileOne older help article still says 500 MB; the newer articles say 1 GB. | support.discord.com |
| Boosted server, level 2 | 50 MB, inside that server | support.discord.com |
| Boosted server, level 3 | 100 MB, inside that server | support.discord.com |
| Custom emoji | Under 256 KB, up to 128 × 128 pxJPEG, PNG, GIF or WebP. Shown at 32 × 32. | support.discord.com |
| Sticker | PNG or APNG, 320 × 320 px exactly, max 512 KB | support.discord.com |
| Profile banner (Nitro) | Under 10 MB, at least 680 × 240 px | support.discord.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitNot officially published: Main profile avatar size and file size. We don't guess these.