{"id":9168,"date":"2026-06-13T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=9168"},"modified":"2026-07-01T08:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:53:01","slug":"discord-banner-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/discord-banner-size","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Discord Banner Sizes in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Discord has grown far beyond its roots as a gaming chat platform. Today, it&#8217;s a popular communication hub for gaming communities, creators, businesses, educational groups, open-source projects, and online communities of all sizes. Users can connect through text, voice, and video channels, share files, host events, stream content, and collaborate in real time within servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For brands and creators, Discord has become a valuable platform for building engaged communities. Whether you&#8217;re launching a product, running a membership group, offering customer support, or creating a space for fans, a well-designed server helps reinforce your brand identity and creates a more welcoming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Customization plays an important role in that experience. Server banners, profile banners, icons, emojis, and channel graphics help communities stand out and maintain a consistent visual identity. Many of these customization options are available with <strong>Discord Nitro<\/strong> or through <strong>Server Boosts<\/strong>, depending on the feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re designing a banner for your profile or server, using the correct dimensions ensures your artwork looks sharp across desktop and mobile devices. In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover the latest <strong>Discord banner sizes<\/strong>, recommended dimensions, file specifications, and design tips for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-7dc012d\" data-block-id=\"7dc012d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-f7d6bcd\" data-block-id=\"f7d6bcd\"><style>.stk-f7d6bcd .stk-button{background:#fcb900 !important;border-top-left-radius:7px !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:7px !important;}.stk-f7d6bcd .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:20px !important;color:#000000 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-f7d6bcd .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/templates\/discord-profile-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-black-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>Online Discord Profile Banner Maker<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-discord-banner-size-and-image-specifications\" class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Banner_Size_and_Image_Specifications\"><\/span>Discord Banner Size and Image Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-discord-profile-picture-size\" class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Profile_Picture_Size\"><\/span>Discord Profile Picture Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Discord-profile-picture-1-1.webp?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=576&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16986\" style=\"width:710px;height:400px\" title=\"discord profile picture\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Your Discord profile picture should be a high-resolution image that clearly represents your brand. A few pointers to keep in mind: ensure it stays within the specifications above and that the most noticeable part of your profile picture stays in the center. This is because Discord profile pictures are a cropped, circular version of the image you upload.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-f9ce05\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Image size: 128 x 128 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File size: 8 MB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File type: JPG, PNG, GIF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">There are two different kinds of profile pictures you can use for Discord.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_profile_picture\"><\/span>Regular profile picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Use any image, such as photos, memes, objects, designs, illustrations, or other visuals, in JPG or PNG formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GIFs\"><\/span>GIFs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You can also get creative and upload GIFs that play continuously on a loop. However, only Discord Nitro, the premium\/paid Discord membership, allows you to do this. It lets you post a custom GIF as your profile photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/gif-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effortlessly Convert Video to GIF with Our Powerful Gif Maker<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-discord-server-icon-size\" class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Server_Icon_Size\"><\/span>Discord Server Icon Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Discord-server-icon-2-1.webp?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=576&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16987\" style=\"width:710px;height:400px\" title=\"discord server icon\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Discord\u2019s servers host communities, which consist of users who connect on a common topic of interest or expertise. Within each server, you can find Discord channels on many different topics. Channels foster <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.flipsnack.com\/secrets-to-leveling-up-internal-corporate-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">great communication<\/a>, allowing people to have meaningful conversations about their topic of interest through voice and text. For instance, in the gaming community, members connect through voice in real-time as they play. In other communities, text chat could be the primary mode of communication. It all depends on what community members prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Every Discord server also needs its own logo or avatar to make it easily recognizable. It appears wherever your server is visible to other Discord users. For instance, in sidebars, on your profile, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-f24582\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Image size: 512 x 512 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File size: 8 MB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File type: JPG, PNG, GIF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/ai-writing\/discord-bio-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">55 Aesthetic Discord Bio Ideas You Can Steal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-discord-emoji-size\" class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Emoji_Size\"><\/span>Discord Emoji Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Discord-emoji-3-1.webp?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=576&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16988\" style=\"width:710px;height:400px\" title=\"discord emoji\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Custom emoji creation is a feature that\u2019s available only to Discord Nitro users. It can be a great way to build community engagement and make communication fun and interactive within your server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-dc1801\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Image size: 32 x 32 pixels (up to 128 x 128 pixels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File size: 256 KB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-emoji-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Express Your Emotions with Simplified&#8217;s AI Emoji Maker<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-discord-banner-size\" class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Banner_Size\"><\/span>Discord Banner Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Discord-banner-dimensions-4-1.webp?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=576&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16989\" style=\"width:710px;height:400px\" title=\"discord banner dimensions\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Discord introduced profile banners in May 2021. It\u2019s a photo in landscape orientation that appears on your profile. People usually use it to showcase a new initiative or display their brand\u2019s personality through an eye-catching graphic. Simplified has <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphic design<\/a> tools that use AI to generate professional-looking imagery for your brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-5d73ba\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Discord banner size (animated): 960 x 540 pixels with a 16:9 ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Discord banner size (image): 1920 x 480 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File size: 8 MB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s look at a few tips on how you can create the perfect Discord profile banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-thumbnail-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Thumbnail Maker: Your Secret to Video Engagement!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_it_minimal\"><\/span>Keep it minimal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The top 48 pixels of your profile banner should ideally be blank, with the primary graphic focused toward the center. This is because any imagery in those top 48 pixels can sometimes end up obscuring your server name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_too_much_text_or_logos\"><\/span>Avoid using too much text or logos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t clutter your profile banner &#8211; keep it simple, and don\u2019t add logos or text that can reduce image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_consistent\"><\/span>Stay consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your server banner clearly relates to the theme of your Discord server. It should be in line with the overall aesthetic of your brand and the topic that your server is on. This makes it easier for users to relate it to your community or brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-discord-server-invite-splash-image-size\" class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Server_Invite_Splash_Image_Size\"><\/span>Discord Server Invite Splash Image Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Discord-server-invite-5-1.webp?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=576&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16990\" style=\"width:710px;height:400px\" title=\"server invite splash image\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Every invitation you send out to a user to join your Discord server has a background image called the \u2018Server Invite Splash Image.\u2019 It\u2019s a great way to instantly communicate what your server is about through a stand-out graphic\u2014a sneak preview of what a user can expect when they join in. You can also use it to communicate any special events or updates on your server. A captivating server invite helps get more people interested in joining it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Image size:1920 x 1080 pixels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 File size: 8 MB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_a_profile_banner_for_Discord\"><\/span>How to make a profile banner for Discord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">While these specifications can seem overwhelming, there\u2019s an easy way to create all of this and more with Simplified. Its vast suite of online tools includes thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/us\/how-to-use-templates-to-design-effortlessly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">template designs<\/a> for professional-looking creatives, a large stock photo and video library, and a custom brand kit so that all of your banners and pictures stay true to your brand\u2019s fonts and color palettes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Simplified also has other useful tools that let you convert different file types, <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/background-remover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove backgrounds<\/a> from images, and create animated GIFs. Its magic resizer tool even lets you resize graphics for use across different other platforms with a single click!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_a_welcome_banner_on_Discord\"><\/span>How to make a welcome banner on Discord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A welcoming first impression can make a big difference when someone joins your Discord server. While Discord doesn&#8217;t have a dedicated <strong>welcome banner<\/strong> feature, many communities create a custom welcome image and post it in a <strong>Welcome<\/strong>, <strong>Start Here<\/strong>, or <strong>Rules<\/strong> channel to introduce new members, highlight server guidelines, and explain what the community is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">After designing your banner in Simplified, open your chosen welcome channel and upload the image by dragging and dropping it into the chat or using the <strong>Upload File<\/strong> option. You can pair the banner with a welcome message that includes your server rules, important links, community guidelines, and instructions for getting started. Once posted, your custom welcome banner helps new members quickly understand your community and creates a more polished onboarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discord_Image_Design_Simplified_Pssst%E2%80%A6_its_free\"><\/span>Discord Image Design, Simplified ( Pssst\u2026 it\u2019s free)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">First impressions are key to drawing the right people to your Discord profile. The key to wowing your users is consistently great communication with your design. We hope that this handy guide helped you understand Discord banner sizes and specifications that you can use to create awesome graphics for your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">An easier way to create dozens of stunning graphics, Discord banners, profile pictures, and a lot more with in-built image and video libraries, collaborative tools for your team, graphic design tools for resizing and file conversion, AI writing tools, and a lot more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The All-In-One Tool to Take Your Design Game Up a Notch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-call-to-action stk-block-call-to-action stk-block stk-4ba4460 stk-block-background is-style-default stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"4ba4460\"><style>.stk-4ba4460 {background-image:url(https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/light-bg.png?auto=format&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1) !important;border-radius:32px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;border-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container:before{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-call-to-action__content stk-content-align stk-4ba4460-column stk-container stk-4ba4460-container\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ba4460-inner-blocks\"><h2 id=\"h-design-discord-images-using-simplified-for-free\" class=\" wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2ce6e3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Discord_Images_Using_Simplified_for_free\"><\/span>Design Discord Images Using Simplified for free!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-1687486\" data-block-id=\"1687486\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-949752d\" data-block-id=\"949752d\"><style>.stk-949752d .stk-button{background:#fcb900 !important;border-top-left-radius:8px !important;border-top-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:8px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-949752d .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:before{box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#000000 !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button__inner-text{color:#000000 !important;font-weight:bold !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/templates\/discord-profile-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-black-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get Started For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How to make a profile banner for Discord\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"While these specifications can seem overwhelming, there\u2019s an easy way to create all of this and more with Simplified. 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