Free Video Bitrate Calculator
Plan an average video bitrate for your upload limit, with a separate audio budget and adjustable headroom.
1 Target Size & Video Duration
Example 24.5 MB target; enter the limit shown in your app.
2 Safety Margin & Encoding Options
or 2.15 Mbps
Recommended Creator Resources
Optional editing and music resources
Understanding Video Compression & Discord Limits
This calculator uses decimal MB (1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes) and kbps (1 kbps = 1,000 bits per second). It subtracts your audio budget and chosen headroom to estimate an average video bitrate. Actual encoded size depends on the encoder, streams and container; verify the exported file before uploading. The command below is a one-pass starting point, not a file-size guarantee. For tighter average-rate control, see the FFmpeg two-pass documentation. Platform limits can change; use the value shown by your account and check Discord’s file attachment guidance. Sources checked September 13, 2026.