Discord Banner Size — Complete Guide to All Banner Dimensions

The Discord profile banner size is 600×240 pixels with a 5:2 aspect ratio. The Discord server banner size is 1920×1080 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Both banners support PNG, JPG, and animated GIF formats with a maximum file size of 10MB. Profile banners require Discord Nitro. Server banners require Server Boost Level 2.

Discord Banner Size — Quick Reference

Discord Profile Banner Size

The Discord profile banner is the wide horizontal image that appears at the top of your user profile card when someone clicks your username in a server, DM, or friend list.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 600×240 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 5:2
• Maximum file size: 10MB
• Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF (animated GIF requires Nitro)
• Color mode: sRGB
• Requirement: Discord Nitro (full subscription — Nitro Basic does not include profile banners)

Design tips for profile banners:

• Avoid placing important content in the bottom-left quarter — your avatar overlaps this area
• Design at 600×240px minimum — higher resolution versions will be downscaled but look sharper
• Animated GIF banners auto-play when someone views your profile — keep file size under 10MB and make sure it loops smoothly
• Keep text centered or toward the right side away from the avatar overlap zone

Per-server profile banners: Discord Nitro users can set a different profile banner for each server they are in. Per-server banners use the same 600×240px dimensions but display only when you are viewed within that specific server. This lets you maintain a professional banner in work servers and a different one in gaming communities.

Discord Server Banner Size

The Discord server banner appears at the top of your server's channel list — visible to all members when they open the server. It is different from your personal profile banner.

Specifications:

• Recommended dimensions: 1920×1080 pixels
• Minimum dimensions: 960×540 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Maximum file size: 10MB
• Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF
• Requirement: Server Boost Level 2 (7 boosts)

Design tips for server banners:

• Always design at 1920×1080px — Discord scales it down automatically but higher resolution looks sharper on all displays
• The banner is cropped differently on mobile vs desktop — keep important elements centered
• Avoid placing text too close to the edges as it may be cut off on mobile
• Animated GIF server banners are supported and add a dynamic feel to your server

How to set a Discord server banner:

1. Open your server → click the server name at the top left
2. Select Server Settings
3. Click Overview in the left sidebar
4. Scroll to Server Banner Background
5. Click Upload Banner and select your image
6. Adjust the crop and save

Discord Server Invite Banner Size

The server invite banner appears on Discord server invite links and is different from the main server banner:

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 960×540 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Maximum file size: 10MB
• Supported formats: PNG, JPG
• Requirement: Server Boost Level 1 (2 boosts)
• Note: Animated GIFs are not supported for invite banners

Discord Event Cover Image Size

Discord scheduled events support a custom cover image:

Specifications:

• Recommended dimensions: 1600×900 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Maximum file size: 10MB
• Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF
• Requirement: None — available to all servers

How to Set Your Discord Profile Banner

Desktop:

1. Click the gear icon at the bottom left → User Settings
2. Click Profiles in the left sidebar
3. Under Profile Banner click Change Banner
4. Select your image file (600×240px PNG, JPG, or GIF)
5. Adjust the crop if needed
6. Click Apply

Mobile:

1. Tap your avatar in the bottom right corner
2. Tap Edit Profile
3. Tap the banner area at the top
4. Select your image from the gallery
5. Adjust and save

Note: Profile banners require Discord Nitro. If you do not have Nitro the banner area shows your profile accent color instead.

Does Discord Compress Banner Images

Yes — Discord compresses images when you upload them. To minimize quality loss:

• Upload at the highest resolution you can — 1920×1080 for server banners, at least 600×240 for profile banners
• Use PNG format for graphics with text or sharp edges — it preserves detail better than JPG after compression
• Use JPG for photographic banners — smaller file size with acceptable quality after Discord's compression
• For GIF banners keep the file under 8MB even though the limit is 10MB — Discord's GIF compression can affect quality at higher sizes

Can Discord Banners Be Animated

Yes — animated GIF banners are supported in two cases:

Profile banners: Require full Discord Nitro subscription. The GIF auto-plays when someone views your profile and loops continuously.

Server banners: Available with Server Boost Level 2. Animated server banners play when members have the server open.

Requirements for animated banners:

• Must be GIF format
• Maximum 10MB file size
• Recommended to keep under 8MB for better quality after Discord's compression
• Loop smoothly — abrupt cuts between loop points are very noticeable

Discord Banner Size vs Other Platforms

Common Discord Banner Size Mistakes

Using the wrong dimensions for profile vs server: Profile banners are 600×240 (5:2 ratio) and server banners are 1920×1080 (16:9 ratio). Uploading a server-sized image as a profile banner results in a stretched or incorrectly cropped result.

Placing content in the bottom-left corner: Your avatar overlaps the bottom-left quarter of your profile banner. Any important content placed there — username, logo, text — will be hidden behind your avatar.

Uploading too small: If you upload a banner smaller than the required dimensions Discord stretches it to fit, causing blurry or pixelated results. Always design at the recommended size or larger.

Using JPG for text-heavy banners: JPG compression creates artifacts around sharp edges and text. Use PNG for any banner containing text, logos, or graphics with clean edges.

Forgetting mobile crop: Server banners are cropped differently on mobile — the sides are cut off more aggressively. Always preview on both desktop and mobile before finalizing.

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