Discord Banner Size
600 × 240 minimum for profile banners, 960 × 540 for server banners — upload at double size for sharp results.
Profile banner minimum (upload 1200 × 480)
600 × 240 px
Displayed at ~2.5:1 on profiles. Nitro required for profile banners; 10 MB limit; GIF supported. Upload double resolution so it stays sharp on retina displays.
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile banner | 600 × 240 min | ~2.5:1 | Nitro feature; upload 1200 × 480 |
| Server banner | 960 × 540 min | 16:9 | Boost Level 2; animated at Level 3 |
| Invite splash | 1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | Boost Level 1; behind invite links |
| Server icon | 512 × 512 | 1:1 | Displayed as a circle — center the subject |
| Profile picture | 512 × 512 | 1:1 | Circular crop at small sizes |
| Max file size | 10 MB | — | PNG, JPG, or GIF (animated where unlocked) |
Designing banners that survive Discord's crops
Discord shows the same banner in at least three different frames: the full profile view, the compact popout when someone clicks your name in chat, and mobile. Each crops a slightly different region, and none of them are documented precisely. The safe approach is the same as other platforms: subject and text in the vertical and horizontal center, decorative background toward the edges, and a test view on both desktop and phone after uploading.
Quick reference by goal
- Personal profile flex → 1200 × 480 PNG or GIF (Nitro).
- Community server header → 1920 × 1080 exported, min 960 × 540 (Boost L2).
- Invite page background → 1920 × 1080 splash (Boost L1).
- Crisp server icon → 512 × 512 with the logo filling ~70% of the frame.
Related size guides
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Discord profile banner?+
Discord requires at least 600 × 240 pixels and displays profile banners at roughly a 2.5:1 ratio. Uploading at 1200 × 480 (double resolution) keeps it sharp on high-DPI screens. Profile banners require Nitro; the file limit is 10 MB.
Do I need Nitro for a banner?+
Profile banners are a Nitro feature. Server banners don't need Nitro from you personally — they unlock when the server reaches Boost Level 2 (animated at Level 3).
What size is a Discord server banner?+
Minimum 960 × 540 (16:9). It appears at the top of the channel list and on the server's invite preview. Upload 1920 × 1080 for sharpness; animated banners (GIF) unlock at Boost Level 3.
Why does my banner look cropped?+
Discord crops banners differently across desktop, mobile, and the mini profile popout. Keep faces and text centered — the vertical center is visible in every crop; edges are not guaranteed.
Can banners be animated?+
Yes — animated GIF profile banners work with Nitro, and animated server banners unlock at Boost Level 3. Keep GIFs under 10 MB and remember they only animate when the profile/server is actively viewed.
What size is a Discord profile picture?+
Upload at least 512 × 512; Discord displays avatars as circles at various small sizes (128 px and below). Square 1:1 with the subject centered survives the circular crop.
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