Simple Ways to Send Videos on Discord - wikiHow (2024)

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This wikiHow teaches you how to send a video to someone on Discord using a phone, tablet, or computer. No matter which platform you're using, you can share videos up to 8MB large in a chat channel or direct message. If you want to be able to send larger videos (up to 50MB), you can subscribe to Discord Nitro to increase your file sending limits, or consider uploading your video to another site, such as Google Drive or Dropbox, and then simply sharing a link to your video from a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox.

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    Open Discord. You'll find this on your Start Menu or in your Applications folder.

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    Click the chat in which you want to share the video. This can be either a chat in a server or a private chat.

    • To send a video in a direct message, click the blue Discord game controller icon at the top-left, and then select the conversation with the person you want to message.
    • To join a channel, click the icon for the server on which the channel resides in the left panel, and then click the channel name.

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    Click the plus icon (+). It's to the left of the typing area at the bottom.[1] Your file browser will open.

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    Navigate to and double-click your video. As long as the video is 8MB or less, you'll now have the option to type an optional comment and/or mark the video as a spoiler.

    • If the video is too large to send, you'll see an error that says so. If you subscribe to Discord Nitro, you can send videos up to 50MB.[2] If you don't want Nitro, you can upload the video somewhere else (like Dropbox) and share it as a link, or just send it through an app other than Discord.
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    Add a comment and click Upload. You can also mark the video as a spoiler if you need to. This uploads the file to the conversation.

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    Open the Discord app on your phone or tablet. It's the purple icon with a white game controller inside.

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    Tap the chat or channel in which you want to send a video. You can upload a video to a channel or send it to someone in a direct message.

    • To send someone a direct message, tap the icon of two overlapping people at the top-right, tap the person's name, and then tap Message.
    • To enter a chat channel, tap the three horizontal lines at the top-left, tap the server on which the channel resides, and then tap the channel in the channel list.
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    Tap the image icon. It's on the left side of the typing area.

    • If it's your first time sending a photo or video, you may be asked if you want to give Discord access to your photos. You'll need to give full access if you want to send videos.
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    Tap the image icon again (Android only). If you're using an Android, you should see a set of icons representing different types of files you can send.[3] Tap the image icon again so Discord knows to look at your phone or tablet's gallery.

    • If the file is not in your gallery, return here and tap the icon that looks like a sheet of paper. This is the Files icon, and allows you to select files (including videos) to attach from other locations on your Android.
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    Tap the video you want to send. A preview will appear.

    • If the video is too large to send, you'll see an error that says so. If you subscribe to Discord Nitro, you can send videos up to 50MB. If you don't want Nitro, you can upload the video somewhere else (like Dropbox) and share it as a link, or just send it through an app other than Discord.
    • If you're using an Android and are unable to select a video, open your Gallery app instead, select the video, tap the Sharing icon (a sideways V with three dots), and then select Discord. At that point, you can choose a channel or DM to send the video to.
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    Tap the Send button. It's the blue circle with a white paper airplane inside. This sends the video to the selected user or channel.

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    What are some other good video file hosts that I can use?

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    Google Drive is free, and you can upload videos from your phone or computer directly to the app, then get a link that you can share with others.

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    Can have a video (YouTube videos) play in the call so we could all see it?

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    Yes, you can. One of you will need to be using Discord on a computer so you can use the screen share feature. When everyone is in a call, anyone using Discord from a computer will have the option to "go live", which will let them share their screen. Then, the person who's sharing can open YouTube and play the video. You'll be able to see their screen until they stop the share.

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    In order to send larger or longer videos, you'll need to either use another application or pay for Discord Nitro.

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      • You can also upload a video to YouTube or another streaming video site and share the link in a chat or channel. YouTube actually allows you to share up to 15 minutes of video without being verified. To upload longer videos, you only need to verify your account.[4]

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      • If the video you want to share is too large for Discord, you can upload it to a site like Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud Drive. All of these sites allow you to share a link to the uploaded file anywhere you wish, including within a Discord channel or private message. Although you won't actually be sending the video through Discord, this can be a useful alternative.

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      • Video editing software like Handbrake and QuickTime can be great for reducing the size of video files.

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      1. Open Discord.
      2. Navigate to a chat, either private or channel.
      3. Click the plus icon (+).
      4. Navigate to and double-click on your video.
      5. Click Upload.

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      Simple Ways to Send Videos on Discord - wikiHow? ›

      How to send a video using cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. Cloud storage platforms are great for sharing videos because they allow you to upload large files and generate shareable links, making it easy for others to access and view your videos without the limitations of email attachments.

      What is the easiest way to send a video to someone? ›

      How to send a video using cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. Cloud storage platforms are great for sharing videos because they allow you to upload large files and generate shareable links, making it easy for others to access and view your videos without the limitations of email attachments.

      Can you send videos on Discord without Nitro? ›

      Use a free video host to upload and post videos quickly, just copy and paste the video link and voila, you can share HD video without another subscription.

      How do you send a video that is too big for Discord? ›

      Start by compressing the file you want to upload into a ZIP or RAR archive. This will reduce the file size and make it easier to upload. Next, upload the compressed file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. Finally, share the link to the file with your Discord friends.

      How do you send hidden videos on Discord? ›

      After loading the file to Discord, click on the eye icon to mark it as Spoiler. And the image will be concealed beneath a spoiler tag.

      Is it illegal to send a video of someone? ›

      The short answer to whether it's illegal to video record someone without their consent is it's typically okay to record others in public, but not in private without their consent.

      What is the fastest way to share videos? ›

      Let's get into it.
      1. Filestage – best video sharing site for creative collaboration.
      2. Google Drive – best cloud storage provider for sharing video files with teammates.
      3. WeTransfer – best video upload site for one-off file transfers.
      4. Choose the best video file sharing solution for your use case.
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      How do I send videos in Discord? ›

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      1. Open Discord.
      2. Navigate to a chat, either private or channel.
      3. Click the plus icon (+).
      4. Navigate to and double-click on your video.
      5. Click Upload.
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      Does Discord have a video size limit? ›

      Free account users who try to upload videos bigger than 8MB receive this alert: “Your files are too powerful, max file size is 8MB.

      How do I fit a video in Discord? ›

      While you can't compress a video directly on the Discord app, you can use VEED to reduce the file size of your video so you can send it to Discord without getting any errors! What is the best video compressor for Discord? There are many video compressor apps out there, but the best one is VEED.

      Can Discord detect NSFW? ›

      The filter currently processes image-based media posted on Discord and blurs content when we detect that the content might contain nudity, graphic sex acts, or sexually explicit material. If you believe we missed something or made a mistake, you can report the content to us.

      How do I send NSFW content on Discord? ›

      Within the edit channel overview tab, you'll see an option to mark the channel as age-restricted. Click that option, and you'll be good to go!

      How do I turn off the NSFW filter on Discord? ›

      Step 3: Tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen and select Server Settings. Step 4: Tap on the Community tab. Step 5: Under Explicit Content Filter, toggle the switch off to deactivate it.

      How can I send a large video to someone? ›

      Upload to a cloud service
      1. Google Drive. Google Drive is Google's cloud storage service and is a popular option to share large video files. ...
      2. airdrop and icloud. ...
      3. Dropbox. ...
      4. OneDrive. ...
      5. Other options. ...
      6. Lower resolution. ...
      7. Lower frame rate.

      How do I text a video that is too large? ›

      Send it with a file transfer tool

      This is where large file transfer tools, like Dropbox Transfer, come in handy. Dropbox Transfer lets you send photos and videos—and any other file—up to 100 GB by texting a link. Select your files from Dropbox, create a Transfer, and copy the link into a text message.

      How do I send a video from my cell phone? ›

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