Filmora 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 Wondershare Filmora.
Filmora to Discord
Shinel recommendation- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264
- Bitrate
- Bit rate: target 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), max 5.5 Mbps
- Keyframes
- Automatic (no setting in Filmora)
- Audio
- AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 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.
Step by step in Filmora
- 1Click Export at the top right and choose Local.
- 2Pick the format MP4, then set the name and the Save to folder.
- 3Click Settings. Encoder: H.264.
- 4Resolution: 1920 x 1080. Frame Rate: 30.
- 5Bit Rate: 5000 kbps.
- 6Audio: AAC, 128 kbps, 48000 Hz.
- 7Click OK, then Export.
Discord upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
- 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
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. Filmora 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.
- Exports from the free plan carry a Filmora watermark.
- HDR export colour space is greyed out when GPU acceleration is off.
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 Filmora 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 Filmora for Discord?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file.
Can I export HDR from Filmora to Discord?
Discord has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
Filmora for other platforms
Other editors for Discord
Hubs and tools
Shinel Studios
Rather send the footage and get Discord-ready edits back?
Our editors cut, caption, colour and export to each platform's spec, with 2 revision rounds. Shorts come back in 48-72 hours, long videos in 5-10 days.