Discord upload limit has been decreased to 10MB per file

The popular has officially reduced the Discord upload limit for free users from 25MB to 10MB, citing financial and operational reasons for the change. While the messaging platform has never been known for its large file-sharing capacity, this latest move may be a frustrating adjustment for those accustomed to sharing larger media files.

Discord had only recently increased the Discord upload limit for free users to 25MB in April 2023, up from the previous 8MB.

The new 10MB Discord upload limit, while still an improvement from the older cap, could cause headaches for users who frequently upload high-quality images and videos, as these files often exceed the 10MB threshold.

In an update to its support page, Discord explained,

“Every day, millions of files are uploaded to Discord and stored securely for future access. Storage management is expensive, so we regularly review how people use Discord and their storage needs”.

The company went on to note that its data shows 99% of users already stick to files under 10MB, suggesting that the impact might be minimal for the majority of its user base.

For users who need more upload capacity, Discord recommends its Nitro subscriptions. Nitro Basic, priced at $3 per month, offers a 50MB Discord file upload limit, while the full Nitro subscription, at $10 per month, allows for 500MB uploads and additional perks like 4K streaming and custom emojis across channels.

Compared to competitors like WhatsApp and Telegram, which both offer a 2GB file limit, Discord’s cap is notably smaller.

However, the platform’s ability to store files indefinitely until users delete them adds a different dimension to how its storage is managed.

This change follows other significant updates to Discord this year, including a redesigned user interface and the introduction of in-app ads. Despite the upload limit reduction, Discord remains a popular choice for communities and gamers alike, though these kinds of changes are likely to spark further discussions among its free user base.

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