Decide before you compress
When Discord refuses a video, compression is the first instinct. But the better choice depends on whether the video is a temporary check or a file your server will need again.
Videos that people revisit need a separate place
Compression is enough for quick review. For event recordings, production assets, and reusable clips, a dedicated sharing workflow is easier to maintain than chat history.
For the bigger picture, see the large file sharing guide and the file size limit guide.
Start free, then add capacity when it fits
DisCoRibute lets you test the video sharing flow from the free allowance, then expand through storage plans only when the workflow works for your server.