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CapCut desktop · Discord

CapCut desktop export settings for Discord.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 5 Mbps and AAC 128 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in CapCut (desktop).

CapCut desktop to Discord

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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264
Bitrate
Custom bit rate: target 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), max 5.5 Mbps
Keyframes
Automatic (no setting in CapCut desktop)
Audio
AAC-LC, default bitrate, 48 kHz, stereo
Colour
Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range
Container
MP4 with Fast Start (moov atom at the front)

Sized so a 0:30 clip fits the 20 MB limit with 4% headroom.

Estimated size: 19.4 MB for 0:30.

Change resolution or fps File size

Step by step in CapCut desktop

  1. 1Click Export in the top-right corner of the editor.
  2. 2Enter the file name and choose the folder to export to.
  3. 3Resolution: 1080p.
  4. 4Bit rate: choose Customize and enter 5000 Kbps (5 Mbps).
  5. 5Codec: H.264. Format: mp4.
  6. 6Frame rate: 30.
  7. 7Click Export.

Discord upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Max file size
Free 20 MB; Nitro Basic 50 MB; Nitro 1 GB. Boosted servers: 50 MB (Level 2), 100 MB (Level 3) for all members in that server
  • Free: 20 MB
  • Nitro Basic: 50 MB
  • Nitro: 1 GB
  • Server Boost Level 2 (in that server): 50 MB
  • Server Boost Level 3 (in that server): 100 MB
Discord Patch Notes: September 8, 2026, checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

  • Exporting at YouTube quality and then sending it to Discord. Set the bitrate for the length of the clip (here 5000 kbps for 0:30) so Discord does not refuse or squash it.
  • Entering 5 in a Kbps field. CapCut desktop takes kilobits: 5 Mbps is 5000.
  • Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Discord. There is no published HDR path, so colours can look washed out; export SDR Rec. 709.
  • The custom bit rate is in Kbps, not Mbps: 16 Mbps is 16000.
  • Any Pro-tagged effect, sticker, font or sound in the project adds a watermark or blocks export unless you have Pro.

For comparison, YouTube publishes 8 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps. Example length used for sizes: 0:30.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from CapCut desktop for Discord?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 5.5 Mbps. Sized so a 0:30 clip fits the 20 MB limit with 4% headroom.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Discord?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice.

What is the maximum file size and length on Discord?

File size: Free 20 MB; Nitro Basic 50 MB; Nitro 1 GB. Boosted servers: 50 MB (Level 2), 100 MB (Level 3) for all members in that server.

Which codec should I pick in CapCut desktop for Discord?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file.

Can I export HDR from CapCut desktop to Discord?

Discord has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.

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