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Discord Optimized

Discord GIF Size Optimizer

Meet Discord's size limits: 8MB for emoji, 10MB for uploads. Optimize your GIFs instantly with smart compression and resizing. No upload required.

Compress GIF

Intelligently compress GIF files, significantly reducing file size while maintaining visual quality. Supports both target file size and quality compression modes.

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Max size 50MB • Only .gif files supported

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Discord GIF Requirements

🎭 Custom Emoji

  • • Max size: 8MB
  • • Dimensions: 512x512px recommended
  • • Colors: 128-256 optimal
  • • FPS: 15-20 for smooth animation

📤 File Uploads

  • • Free users: 10MB limit
  • • Nitro users: 50MB limit
  • • Recommended: Under 5MB
  • • Best practice: 720px width max

Optimization Tips for Discord

1️⃣ Resize First

Start by resizing to 512x512px for emoji or 720px width for uploads. This alone can reduce size by 60-80%.

2️⃣ Optimize Colors

Reduce color palette to 128-256 colors. Discord displays on dark backgrounds, so fewer colors work well.

3️⃣ Adjust FPS

Lower frame rate to 15-20 FPS. Still smooth but significantly smaller. Remove duplicate frames.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discord's GIF size limit?▼
Discord has two GIF size limits: 8MB for custom emoji and 10MB for regular file uploads. Nitro users get 50MB for uploads but emoji still limited to 8MB. For best performance, aim for 5-7MB.
What size should Discord emoji GIFs be?▼
Discord emoji should be 512x512 pixels or smaller and under 8MB. Recommended: 256x256px or 512x512px at 128 colors, 15-20 FPS, under 5MB for smooth loading.
Why can't I upload my GIF to Discord?▼
Common reasons: File exceeds 8MB (emoji) or 10MB (upload), dimensions too large (try 512x512px), too many frames, or high color count. Use our tool to compress and resize.
How to make GIF smaller for Discord?▼
Three steps: 1) Resize to 512x512px or smaller, 2) Reduce colors to 128-256, 3) Lower frame rate to 15-20 FPS. Our tool does all three automatically.
Does Discord compress GIFs?▼
Discord doesn't compress GIFs—they're displayed as-is. Large GIFs load slowly and may not animate smoothly. Pre-optimize your GIFs for best Discord experience.

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