Compress video to 8MB
8MB is a tight budget, usually for forums, older upload forms, or basic Discord servers. WavyVid downsizes intelligently instead of just crushing the bitrate.
Drop a video to compress to 8MB
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How it works
Drop your video in. WavyVid reads its length, resolution, and bitrate right in your browser — nothing uploads anywhere.
It works out the exact bitrate (and resolution, if needed) that lands as close to your target size as possible without wrecking quality.
Download the compressed file, or share it straight from the result screen. Original stays on your device the whole time.
When you'd use this
- You're posting to an older forum or ticketing system whose upload form still enforces Discord's old 8MB cap.
- You want to keep a video under a hard limit set by a form, CMS, or plugin that hasn't been updated in years.
- You're sharing a short reaction or highlight clip somewhere that doesn't care about resolution — just the byte count.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my video get downscaled at 8MB?
At very small targets, keeping full resolution would mean a bitrate too low to look decent. WavyVid drops resolution in steps (1080p → 720p → 480p) so the picture stays clean rather than blocky.
Can I compress an audio-only clip to 8MB?
Yes — if your file has no video track, WavyVid skips the resolution logic entirely and just budgets the audio bitrate.
Will this work on my phone?
Yes, WavyVid runs on any modern mobile browser. Very long or very high-resolution source files will simply take a bit longer on a phone than on a laptop.
What happens if 8MB truly isn't achievable?
You'll get a clear message with a realistic suggested size instead of a compressed file that's technically 8MB but unwatchable.
Is 8MB still relevant if Discord raised its default limit?
Discord's own default is now 10MB, but plenty of other platforms — old forum software, some CMS upload widgets, certain ticketing tools — still enforce the older 8MB ceiling, which is why this preset still gets searched for.