vidcord

vidcord

Local video compression for Discord limits.

Shrink MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, FLV, and WMV files to Discord's 10 / 25 / 50 / 100 / 500 MB upload tiers with FFmpeg on your own machine.

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Detects Windows, macOS, or Linux and selects the latest release asset.

Tauri 2
Small native desktop app
Offline
No uploads or telemetry
FFmpeg
Uses your system binary
vidcord desktop app with video preview, trim timeline, preset picker, and compression controls

100% local

Your files stay on your device. vidcord never uploads video to a server.

Discord targets

Pick 10, 25, 50, 100, or 500 MB and let the app calculate the bitrate.

Trim and preview

Cut the part you need, scrub the timeline, then compress only that segment.

GPU acceleration

Auto-detects NVENC, AMF, QSV, VAAPI, and VideoToolbox when available.

How it works

Three steps from large clip to Discord-ready upload.

1

Add your video

Drag and drop, browse, or use Open With from Finder or Explorer.

2

Choose preset and trim

Select a Discord size target, remove audio if needed, and preview the range.

3

Compress and save

vidcord runs FFmpeg locally, verifies the size, and saves to Downloads.

Simple when you want it. Precise when you need it.

Advanced mode lets you set a custom target size, resolution, and encoder string. Encoder detection shows what your installed FFmpeg can actually use.

  • Strict output size checks with safer retry behavior.
  • Optional audio removal for more video bitrate.
  • Auto-incremented filenames so exports never overwrite your files.
vidcord advanced mode with target size, resolution, and encoder controls

Open videos from Explorer or Finder

vidcord registers as a video app, so you can start from your file manager and get the compressed MP4 back in Downloads.

Windows context menu

Right-click a video and choose vidcord from Open with.

Windows File Explorer context menu showing vidcord as an Open with option

macOS Finder

Use Open With in Finder to send a local video straight into vidcord.

macOS Finder Open With menu showing vidcord for a video file

Saved output file

Exports land in Downloads with a safe auto-incremented filename.

Compressed vidcord MP4 output file saved in the Downloads folder

Questions people ask before downloading

Short answers for searchers, crawlers, and anyone checking how vidcord works.

Does vidcord upload videos?

No. vidcord runs FFmpeg on your computer, keeps files local, and does not require an account or telemetry.

Which Discord upload limits are supported?

The presets target 10 MB, 25 MB, 50 MB, 100 MB, and 500 MB uploads. Advanced mode can set a custom target size.

Does vidcord include FFmpeg?

No. Install FFmpeg separately and make sure ffmpeg and ffprobe are available on your PATH.

How does the download button work?

The site checks the latest GitHub release, detects Windows, macOS, or Linux in the browser, and points the button at the matching release asset.

Download vidcord

Free, open-source, MIT licensed. Built for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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FFmpeg required vidcord shells out to your system ffmpeg and ffprobe.
Install guide

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