Discord Banner Size: Profile and Server Banner Dimensions
Updated September 2026 · By Joseph Pugliese, founder of Linklay
Last verified: September 7, 2026
“Discord banner size” can mean two different assets. Discord profile banners and Discord server banners use different dimensions, so the correct number depends on which banner you are changing.
Quick answer
For a Discord profile banner, Discord requires a minimum image size of 680 × 240 px and a file under 10 MB. For a Discord server banner, Discord recommends at least 960 × 540 px at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
At a glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Profile banner minimum | 680 × 240 px |
| Profile banner file limit | Under 10 MB |
| Profile banner formats | PNG, JPG, animated GIF |
| Server banner minimum | 960 × 540 px |
| Server banner ratio | 16:9 |
| Higher-resolution server example | 1920 × 1080 px |
What should you use?
The broad keyword is ambiguous, so this page should answer both intents instead of pretending Discord has one universal banner. A user profile banner appears behind an individual user’s profile card and requires Nitro for custom uploads. A server banner is branding for a Discord server and uses a 16:9 frame.
How Discord handles this
For profile banners, the important rule is the 680 × 240 minimum published by Discord. For server banners, Discord says to upload at least 960 × 540 and notes that a 1920 × 1080 image can be uploaded and resized automatically. Those two surfaces should not reuse the same crop because their proportions differ.
Practical guidance
If you design both assets, create two exports from the same brand system rather than stretching one image into the other. Keep text away from edges and preview the crop inside Discord after upload because interface elements and responsive layouts can cover parts of the image.
Sources and verification
Verified against Discord Support on September 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Discord profile banner?
Discord requires a minimum of 680 × 240 pixels for profile banners.
What size is a Discord server banner?
Discord recommends at least 960 × 540 pixels at 16:9.
Can I use 1920 × 1080 for a Discord server banner?
Yes. Discord specifically gives 1920 × 1080 as an example that it can resize.
Are Discord profile banners available to everyone?
Discord says custom profile banner uploads are a Nitro feature.
Sources
- Discord Support, Custom Profiles https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403147417623-Custom-Profiles
- Discord Support, Server Banners https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028716472-Server-Banners