How to Bypass Discord File Size Limit

Discord is a fairly new app on the scene as it was launched in 2016 but regardless of that, this platform has managed to shape a niche for itself. Discord has over a quarter of a billion users and people are categorically impressed by its supremely user-friendly nature.

bypass file size limit on discord

This application is free and can be accessed from any device. The users can indulge in an unlimited exchange of video, textual and audio content through this app.

Although the primary focus of this app was basically on the gamers but now diverse groups of people have started joining this platform because of its wide variety of features.

Discord users might have wondered at times that the image or video that they are trying to send to someone just doesn’t send and keeps on buffering. Also, you will receive an error message like “Your files are too powerful!” and “Max file size is 8MB. Upgrade to Discord Nitro for 100MB file limit!”

The reason is that there is an 8 MB threshold on the file size that you can upload through Discord.

But this doesn’t mean that you cannot send a heavier file. We are here to guide you through the ways you can easily transfer heavier files to your family and friends.

How to Bypass Discord File Size Limit (Discord Max File Size Bypass)

Method 1: Avail Discord Nitro

Discord Nitro is basically a booster that gives the user a diverse various if in chat parks including an increase in the file sharing threshold.

bypass discord file size limit

You can get Discord Nitro to make sure that your image or video sharing threshold is bumped up to 100 MB.

But if you are not too comfortable with purchasing Discord Nitro to exchange larger files, there is a way around that too. Let us walk you through the third and last method.

Method 2: Upload Data on Imgur

Imgur is the only picture and video sharing application. The best thing is that the threshold limit for sharing images or videos through Imgur is 200 MB. This limit is double the size of Discord.

  • Download the Imgur app on your phone and if you using your desktop, then you can visit www.imgur.com.
  • Upload the photo or video and post it while keeping the settings public.
  • At the bottom of the screen, you should be able to see a share sign.
  • Copy the link to the video that you just shared on Imgur.
  • Paste it in Discord, and you should be able to share it on Discord easily.

Conclusion:

Discord doesn’t give you any direct way to bypass its file threshold limit. Even with Discord Nitro, the user cannot go above 100 MB. With the hacks that we discussed above, you can upload the files of your choice to Discord.

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Dharmesh Donda

iStaunch is written by Dharmesh Donda, an avid Internet geek, IT professional since 2012. Have been in IT industry for more than a decade, and currently doing management and consulting work have taken a plunge into entrepreneurship.

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