VEGAS Pro 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 VEGAS Pro.
VEGAS Pro to Discord
Shinel recommendation- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264, profile High, level 4.0
- Bitrate
- Variable bit rate + Two-pass: target 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), max 5.5 Mbps
- Keyframes
- Automatic (no setting in VEGAS Pro)
- 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 VEGAS Pro
- 1Choose File > Render As, then set the Folder and Name.
- 2Select the AVC (or HEVC) MP4 format and a template close to your target, such as Internet HD 1080p.
- 3Click Customize Template.
- 4Video: Frame size 1920x1080, Profile High, Frame rate 30.
- 5Bit rate: Average 5 Mbps, Maximum Bitrate 5.5 Mbps. Tick Two-pass if offered for your encoder.
- 6Audio: Bit rate 128 kbps, Sample rate 48000 Hz. Project: Video rendering quality Best.
- 7Type a new template name, click Save Template, then OK and Render.
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.
- Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Discord. There is no published HDR path, so colours can look washed out; export SDR Rec. 709.
- Built-in templates cannot be overwritten: rename before Save Template.
- Untick Match project settings if the format you need is hidden.
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 VEGAS Pro for Discord?
For 1080p at 30 fps use about 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), VBR, 2 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 VEGAS Pro for Discord?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file.
Can I export HDR from VEGAS Pro to Discord?
Discord has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
VEGAS Pro for other platforms
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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.