Guides

Every platform has different video requirements. Here's what you need to know — and how to fix it.

Discord Says "Your Files Are Too Powerful" — Here's the Fix

Discord limits free uploads to 10 MB. Learn how to compress video for Discord without losing quality. Works with any video format.

Can't Email a Video? Here's Why (And the 3-Second Fix)

Gmail and Outlook.com both cap at 25 MB, but they count the base64-encoded payload, not the source file. Squash targets 18 MB so it actually attaches.

Why WhatsApp Destroys Your Video Quality

WhatsApp accepts large uploads, but inline video still gets re-compressed aggressively. Squash targets the sweet spot for cleaner playback.

The Right Video Settings for TikTok (So It Doesn't Re-Compress)

TikTok re-encodes every upload. Pre-optimize your video with the exact specs TikTok expects to minimize quality loss.

Instagram Keeps Ruining Your Video Quality. Stop Letting It.

Instagram aggressively re-compresses video uploads. Pre-optimize to the exact specs Instagram expects to preserve quality.

Your Screen Recording Is 2 GB. It Doesn't Have to Be.

Screen recordings are huge — high resolution, high frame rate, massive files. Compress them without losing text clarity.

Every Platform's Video Size Limit in One Place (2026)

A practical April 2026 reference of current video upload limits for Discord, Email, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Slack, Teams, and more.