Online video compressor
Stuck trying to share a video because of platform size restrictions? Descript’s online Video Compressor offers quick ways to handle tight file limits, like Discord’s 8MB requirement—even for videos over 8GB.
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Stuck trying to share a video because of platform size restrictions? Descript’s online Video Compressor offers quick ways to handle tight file limits, like Discord’s 8MB requirement—even for videos over 8GB.
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Upload the video you want to share
Import the video into a Descript project, whether it’s AVI, MP4, MPEG, MOV, OGV, WMV, WEBM, or Apple HDR. Then get started with the compression process.
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Choose a compression method and file type
Publish your video and pick an export option that fits your size, type, and quality needs. Try splitting your content into smaller pieces, converting it to MP4, lowering the resolution for an 8MB video, or generating a shareable web link for easy downloads.
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Download compressed video
Take your compressed file to Discord, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or wherever you plan to share it. If it’s still too large, share the Descript page that hosts your video, complete with an embedded player and a download button.
Change quality, resolution, or file type
Export a lower-resolution MP4 for a file size that’s often half or less of the original. You can go down to 480p without cutting too much clarity.
Cut down or split up long videos
Descript creates a transcript for your content so you can remove fluff and shorten your video duration. You can also split your video into multiple compositions to upload smaller clips one at a time.
Share your video upload as a web link
If your file stays large, publish it as a Descript page with an embedded player and a download option. It’s a convenient way to share videos in places like Discord without direct uploads.
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Descript provides an automated transcript, letting you trim videos by deleting text.
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Use Descript pages to host and share video links, a bit like Dropbox or Google Drive—just built for video.
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Create captioned snippets with visualized audio, perfect for shareable short-form clips.
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How can I use Descript to compress videos?
Descript’s online Video Compressor can convert your file to a lower resolution or to a more efficient format like MP4. It also provides tools to shorten video durations, so you can reduce file size quickly. If direct uploads are a hassle, publish a Descript page with an embedded player and download link to skip size limits altogether.
What are the video upload file size limits for Discord?
Discord limits free account uploads to 8MB and supports MP4, WEBM, and MOV files. Using an 8MB compressor helps you stay under the limit if your original video is bigger.
What are the video upload file size limits for TikTok?
TikTok supports videos up to 3 minutes and accepts MP4 or MOV. Specific file size limits depend on your device: about 287.76MB for Apple devices and 72MB for Android.
