The maximum file upload size for Discord Nitro subscribers is 500 MB. This limit applies to the full Nitro plan, which allows members to attach substantially larger files than free accounts or Nitro Basic subscribers.
Discord introduced larger uploads as one of Nitro’s practical benefits for sharing videos, images, audio, archives, and other files. The standard free upload limit is much lower, while Nitro Basic provides an intermediate allowance. The distinction matters because “Nitro” and “Nitro Basic” are separate subscriptions with different file limits.
Another frequent mix-up concerns uploading versus playback. A Nitro member may upload a file up to 500 MB, but that does not guarantee every video will play in Discord’s embedded player. Some media may instead appear as a downloadable attachment, depending on its format and size. The 500 MB figure describes the attachment limit, not the maximum length of a video or the amount of storage a user can keep indefinitely. Discord can also test different limits with selected users, so occasional experimental behavior may differ from the standard published allowance.