Discord Server Banners – How to Get One

It doesn’t matter if your server is for friends, school, a video game, or just a social place to chat; discord banners can help customize your member’s experience with a cool visual that will let people know what your server is all about at a glance.

While there are a few restrictions about Discord server banners, it’s a pretty simple process to put your Discord banner on your server.

In this article, we will be covering the basics of Discord banner requirements, where to get a Discord banner, as well as how to create your own.

So, let’s get into it!

While you may want to get started putting a banner on your server right away, there is something that must be done first.

In order to put a banner on your Discord server, you must boost your server to at least level 2.

A level 2 server boost will allow you to place static images in your Discord banner, while level 3 will allow for animated banner images.

What is Server Boosting?

If you are unfamiliar with server boosting, it is a way to unlock some cool perks that Discord has for your server users.

Along with banners, a boosted server can offer personalized emoji’s, higher quality sound and video, larger upload limits, custom role icons, and a ton of other really awesome stuff.

Check out more about server boosts at www.support.discord.com, or right in the Discord app.

Now that you are ready to put up your Discord server banner, you may be wondering, what makes a good Discord banner image?

First let’s go over the recommended size of your image.

• At least 960 x 540 pixels in 16:9 aspect ratio. This can be a static image, or animated GIF.(If your image is larger, Discord will automatically resize it.)

The area at the top of the image where your server name will sit should be free of clutter so the name is visible.

• Your server name will be in the top 48px of your image.

Keep your banner image simple. Text and logos will make your banner hard to see properly and may distract from the image.

Your banner image represents your server. Try to pick an image that fits the general theme of what your server is for.

For example, if your Discord server is for school, a picture of a notable building or mascot will allow new users to quickly identify the server and what they might find there.

When you are ready actually to display your server banner:

• STEP 1

  Open Discord and go to your server.

• STEP 2

  Click the server name and select Server Settings.

• STEP 3

  In Overview scroll down Display.

• STEP 4

  Under Server Banner Background, click the Upload Background button.

Finding the right server banner can be a difficult task. You may have a great idea, but not the artistic ability to create it. Or maybe you just need a good piece of software to make your server banner.

Whatever the case, below are some options for finding a pre-made banner image as well as some options for creating your own.

1. Fiverr

   

   fiverr.com can be a great place to find artists who will design you a great Discord banner. Be mindful that this will cost money, as you hire someone to create your banner image.

2. Pinterest

   

   pinterest.com has a great selection by various artists. Head to their website and search ‘Discord server banner’ and check out the results.

3. Pfps

   

   pfps.gg has a wide selection of banners to choose from, from your favorite anime to images of food or sports. Browse their selection and find something you like.

4. Canva

   

   Canva, a free tool with fantastic design elements, can help you create the perfect Discord banner for you if creating your own image is more your style. With templates, guides, and free and paid services, your Discord banners will represent your community perfectly.

5. Kapwing

   

   Kapwing has a great editor to help you design your Discord banner with ease. Offering options to help resize, change the aspect ratio, as well as templates to get you started, your users will love what you create.

Where to Get an Animated Banner for Discord

If your Discord server has a level 3 boost, and you want to have a fun animated banner image, below are a couple places to find what your looking for.

1. GIPHY

   giphy.com has a large selection of quality gifs to choose from to represent your Discord server.

2. pfps.gg

   pfps.gg also has a ton of animated banners, along with their image selection.

Still stuck on what to put as your Discord server banner? Don’t worry, because below are 10 great ideas to get you started.

1. video games

   Many Discord servers are full of gamers. A cool screenshot or pic from a video game can be a perfect banner image.

2. Pixel art

   Easy to create, and very versatile. Pixel art can be literally anything you want to give your server a cool retro vibe.

3. Pets

   Who doesn’t love animals? A cute pet picture would look great as a server banner.

4. Anime

   There are so many anime shows and characters to choose from, one of them will be the right pic for your Discord banner.

5. School/University

   What better way to represent your alma mater than an image of the campus or famous building?

6. Bands

   Everyone loves music, and an image of one of your favorites at the top of your channel list can create the perfect vibe for your server.

7. Movies

   Just like a band pic, a great movie can really create an atmosphere in a Discord server.

8. Nature

   A waterfall, or a beautiful shot of a forest. Maybe some tall snowcapped mountains? There is an endless amount of natural beauty that can be your perfect Discord banner.

9. Memes

   This is the internet after all. Memes are basically a way of life, and a great one can be an amazing Discord banner for your community.

10. Ask your users

    There’s no better way to find out what best represents your server than the people who use it. Run a poll to see what they think will best Discord server banner!