Discord’s September Update Cuts CPU Use and Raises Free Uploads to 20MB

Discord has rolled out performance changes that use less CPU on desktop and mobile, while also doubling the free file upload limit.

Discord is using less CPU

Discord says its move to Electron 42 improved median CPU use on the desktop app by about 17%, although median memory use increased by about 4%. A separate desktop change cut median CPU use by another roughly 3% by reducing unnecessary elements the app tries to render. Both changes are detailed in Discord’s September 8 patch notes.

Discord also upgraded React Native from version .81 to .86 on iOS and Android. The company says average CPU use and average app launch times each improved by about 5% after the upgrade and follow-up fixes, according to the same performance update.

Windows gets wider echo cancellation

Discord’s Windows app now uses system-wide echo cancellation. Discord says the feature tries to remove more audio coming from the PC instead of focusing only on audio from a Discord call, which can help stop friends from hearing other media playing through your setup. The change is included in the latest patch notes.

Free uploads are now 20MB

Discord also raised its free upload limit from 10MB to 20MB across all platforms. The higher limit gives free users more room for screenshots, short clips, and other files before they need another sharing method. Discord confirms the new limit in its September update.

Discord says all fixes in the patch notes have been committed and merged, but some changes may still be rolling out to individual platforms. Gamers who do not see a change yet should make sure their Discord app is current and check again as the rollout continues.