Fit a GIF under Discord’s limit in 3 steps
- Drop your clip — a video (MP4/MOV) or an image sequence.
- Pick 8 or 10 MB — the Discord-safe presets.
- Export — GifDrop auto-tunes the output to land under the limit.
Guide
Make a GIF for Discord (under the upload limit)
Discord rejects your GIF for being too big? Free accounts cap uploads at 10 MB (at the time of writing). GifDrop lets you pick that size and fits the GIF to it automatically — drop a video or GIF source, choose 8 or 10 MB, export. All on your Mac.
Download GifDrop — FreeTip: WebP is smaller, and Discord supports it
Discord displays animated WebP, which is far smaller than GIF at the same quality — an easy way to stay under the limit with better sharpness. Switch the format in GifDrop with one tap. If a particular place needs a true GIF, GifDrop targets the size for GIF as well.
Already have an oversized GIF?
Re-export it from its source in GifDrop with a size target — see how to reduce GIF file size. Trimming the clip shorter and lowering the frame rate are the biggest wins.
Frequently asked questions
What is Discord’s GIF upload size limit?
Free accounts can upload up to 10 MB (at the time of writing); Nitro raises it. Target 8–10 MB to be safe — GifDrop fits the GIF to that automatically.
How do I make a GIF small enough for Discord?
Drop your source in GifDrop, choose the 8 MB or 10 MB preset, and export. For an even smaller file, export WebP.
Can I post WebP on Discord?
Yes — Discord supports animated WebP, and it’s much smaller than GIF, so it’s a great way to stay under the limit.