diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-bridge-mautrix-discord/templates/config.yaml.j2 b/roles/custom/matrix-bridge-mautrix-discord/templates/config.yaml.j2
index 561a9c3c7..56c3bcfb8 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-bridge-mautrix-discord/templates/config.yaml.j2
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-bridge-mautrix-discord/templates/config.yaml.j2
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ bridge:
     # More details can be found at https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/discord/direct-media.html
     media_patterns:
         # Should custom mxc:// URIs be used instead of reuploading media?
-        enabled: true
+        enabled: false
         # Pattern for normal message attachments.
         attachments: {% raw %}mxc://discord-media.mau.dev/attachments|{{.ChannelID}}|{{.AttachmentID}}|{{.FileName}}{% endraw %}
         # Pattern for custom emojis.