Video Upload Size Limits by App
How big a video each app or email service accepts, and what it does to your file. Limits change, so we re-check them regularly. Last checked: October 2, 2026.
Messaging apps
| Service | Max size | Notes | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp (normal video) | About 16 MB | Re-compressed by WhatsApp, often to 720p or lower. | Read |
| WhatsApp (as document) | 2 GB | Original quality, but no inline playback. | Read |
| Telegram | 2 GB (4 GB with Premium) | Files are kept as uploaded when sent as a file. | Read |
| Discord (free) | 20 MB | Raised from 10 MB in August 2026. Not re-encoded. | Read |
| Discord Nitro Basic | 50 MB | Read | |
| Discord Nitro | 500 MB | Read | |
| Slack | 1 GB | Same per-file limit on every plan. | Read |
Video platforms
How much video fits?
A rough rule: 16 MB holds about 30 seconds of good 1080p or a minute of decent 720p. 20 to 25 MB stretches that by a third to a half. For exact numbers, enter your clip length in the video size calculator.
Over the limit?
- Trim the clip first. It is the only fix with no quality cost.
- Compress it with the BoltCompress compressor, which shows the expected size before you start.
- For long videos, send a cloud link instead. See how to send large video files.
Limits come from each service's help pages and announcements, and can differ by region, account type, or app version. If you notice a change before we do, please let us know.