How to Clip on Discord: Built-In Options, Limits, and Better Clips

Does Discord Have a Built-In Clip Feature?

Discord itself does not offer a built-in clip or highlight button for voice calls, stages, or screen shares. Some servers with community features may see a 'Clip' button on video streams, but this is limited to certain events and server setups. For most users, there is no native way to create short clips directly inside Discord.

How to Record or Clip Discord Calls and Streams

• Screen Recording: Use third-party screen recording software like OBS Studio (free), or your device’s built-in screen recorder to capture calls or streams.
• Discord's Clip Button: If present (mainly on some server events), you’ll find the 'Clip' button at the bottom right of the stream window. Clips are usually limited to 60 seconds.
• Recording Limitations: Always get permission before recording calls or streams, as Discord’s Terms of Service and many local laws require consent.

Discord’s Upload Limits for Sharing Clips

Discord’s free tier limits uploads to 20 MB per file. This restricts video clip length and quality. Longer or higher-quality clips often exceed this cap. For longer or full-quality clips, consider sharing a link to a file-sharing service or posting on social platforms instead of uploading directly to Discord.

How to Make Better Clips for Social Media

• Export the Recording: After recording your Discord call or stream, save the file to your device.
• Use Vidulk’s AI Clipper: Upload your recording to Vidulk’s free AI clipper app (iOS & Android). Vidulk automatically finds the best moments and exports them as vertical, captioned clips, ready for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels.
• Captions and Vertical Format: Vidulk adds captions and resizes your clips for mobile-first platforms, making them more engaging and accessible.