How to Share Large Videos on Discord
You try to drop a video into a Discord chat and it refuses, because the file is over the upload limit. Discord caps how much you can upload unless you pay for Nitro. The simple fix is to host the video elsewhere and paste a link that plays right in the chat. Here is how to do it for free.
Discord's upload limit
On the free tier, Discord limits a single upload to a small size, and even server boosts or Nitro only raise it so far. A few seconds of phone video, let alone a clip in 1080p or 4K, blows past that. So most real videos simply will not attach.
The fix: paste a link that plays inline
Instead of uploading the file to Discord, upload it to a file host that creates a shareable link, then paste the link into the chat. If the host supports rich embeds, Discord shows a player and people watch the video without leaving the channel.
SAVEDLY does exactly this: video links unfurl into an inline player in Discord, so the clip plays in the chat even though it never touched Discord's upload limit.
Step by step
First, open SAVEDLY and drag your video onto the upload box. There is no account and no size limit, so even long 4K clips upload fine. Second, copy the link when the upload finishes. Third, paste that link into your Discord channel or DM, and the video appears as an inline player for everyone in the chat.
Link versus Nitro
Discord Nitro raises your upload limit, but it is a paid subscription and still has a cap. Sharing a link is free, has no size cap, and works for everyone in the channel regardless of their plan. For one off clips and big videos, a link is the simpler path.
Keep the quality
Uploading the original file to a host and sharing the link means people get the full quality video, not a recompressed copy. SAVEDLY serves the exact file you uploaded, so a 4K clip stays 4K when someone downloads it.
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Upload a file freeFrequently asked questions
How do I share a video on Discord that is too big?
Upload the video to a file host like SAVEDLY, copy the link, and paste it into the Discord chat. The video plays inline as an embedded player, so people watch it in the channel without you hitting Discord's upload limit.
Can I share a video on Discord without Nitro?
Yes. You do not need Nitro. Upload the clip to SAVEDLY for free with no size limit, then paste the link into Discord. It plays inline for everyone, no subscription required.
Will the video play inside Discord or just show a link?
Video links from SAVEDLY unfurl into an inline player in Discord, so the clip plays in the chat. People can also click through to the page or download the original file if they want it.
Does sharing a link lower the video quality?
No. SAVEDLY stores and serves the exact file you uploaded, so the original quality is kept. This is better than Discord's own compression, which can soften larger clips.
How long will the video stay available in the chat?
The link works while the video keeps getting traffic. SAVEDLY removes files with no views for 7 days, so it is best for active sharing. Keep your own copy of anything you want to keep permanently.