Discord for Music Lovers: Adding Spotify Support

How to Connect Spotify to Discord

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

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Discord’s Artistic Front: Selecting Best-in-Class Flag Designers

Top 9 Discord Banner Makers and How to Make One Easily

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A Discord banner is best to customize your Discord account and make it more convincing. It allows you to improvise your profile icon with one of your favorite movies, games, memes, or anime characters. You can even decorate the space with your face.

Before looking at the steps to create a Discord profile banner, it’s crucial to note that only Nitro users can use this feature. You’ll have to settle for a limited list of 10-15 pre-made banners if you’ve not yet accessed the Nitro plan. These Discord banners feature solid colors and basic designs. What’s more, you can’t modify your banner for Discord on the Discord mobile apps. It’s only accessible via desktop versions.

In this article, we’ll discuss the top 9 Discord banner makers, plus a helpful section on how to create your Discord banner.

• Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]
• Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing
• Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]

1. Visme

Visme offers 50 plus free channel art editable templates through their online graphics service. However, it has a bit more complex UI than some of the other makers on this list, but the free templates are wonderful, and you can upload your images to edit with them.

2. Fotor

Another graphics program with free templates is Fotor. It is easy to use – perhaps the most accessible program on this list. You click on the element in your template and then click on what you want to replace it with, and thus you don’t even have to use the drag and drop feature in the ‘background’ tab. Of course, you can upload your photos as well.

There are subscription options in Fotor. Thus, you get a watermark for your project unless you pay for premium services, but there are enough free options to satisfy most creators.

3. Snappa

If you want to get something quick in design, Snappa is the right choice. First, choose one of the free templates under the YouTube Channel Art under the Headers tab. Then it’s just a matter of elements swapping in the template with ones that suit your channel.

Snappa shows you the ideal placement section for different devices while you edit.

4. Crello

Crello provides ten free examples of channel art templates through their blog, and you can rightly edit them on the site.

Crello is a simple visual editor designed for social media and marketing creators, meaning that non-design people can quickly jump into this platform. Beyond the free text options and templates, however, most of their backgrounds and stock photos cost $1. You’re required to use the default images to use Crello for free or upload your own.

5. Design Wizard

This is another Discord banner maker with a few free templates to design or craft anything out through personalization. One of the best valuable abilities of the design wizard is that it will display the ‘safe zone’ – the area of your Discord banner that will show up on any device screen – so you can design keeping those dimensions in mind.

Also, make sure to delete the safe zone marker before you export.

6. Canva

Canva is one of the famous and free channel art makers. It is simple with a drag-and-drop editor. Also, the program will automatically resize images to adjust easily within the Discord banner space. It has a variety of free resources like stock photos. Some resources are paid ($1), but most of them are free.

7. Adobe Spark

While editing the Discord banner templates via Adobe Spark, click on the resources in the template and then select the images/fonts/etc., that you want to use. Resources like filters are also very accessible.

The only drawback of Spark is that the watermarks are in free downloads. However, the watermark is quite small, meaning that it won’t show up for viewers as it is placed in the bottom-right corner watching your channel on either mobile devices or computers.

Note: Whenever you click ‘Create your YouTube channel art,’ it will show you a thumbnail template instead of a banner template. Hit the Resize button in the side menu and switch to your exported images or the channel art.

8. BeFunky

This is a graphics creator platform that doubles as a Discord profile banner maker as well. You need to head towards BeFunky’s ‘Designer’ tool and look for the channel art templates under ‘YouTube’ and ‘Social Media Headers.’ However, we won’t find here any free art templates.

9. Wondershare PixStudio

Wondershare PixStudio has certain unique features to erase the image background. With a single tap only, you can quickly remove the image background; then, you can use your image flexibly. And, it’s just a subscription of $7.99 per month to use the features.

Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing

Since your server banner will take up an important place in your Discord server, you must make yours look just right. You have to consider the dimensions, formatting, and arrangement of the Discord profile banner.

• Use optimal dimensions
• Make sure the important parts are visible
• How to upload your banner image

Step 1: Use Optimal Dimensions

Discord recommends that your image have optimal dimensions of 960x540 at least, which is different than 16:9 images. You can use a slightly larger 16:9 aspect ratio for great appearances, like 1920x1080 or even 2560x1440.

With Kapwing Studio, you can crop any photo to a 16:9 aspect ratio and resize it to the given dimensions. Visit Kapwing.com in your browser, click Start Editing, and paste the link to a photo you found online or upload your image directly on the Studio.

Now, click the Crop tool to make your photo 16:9, and head towards the Output Size options to make your aspect ratio larger than 960x540.

Step 2: Make Sure the Important Parts Are Visible

This is the essential part of setting up your Discord banner – making sure your banner is properly visible on the Discord.

Your banner image’s safe zone is that you should keep ideal sections out of the top 28% since that’s where your server’s options and name button will show.

The portion is a bit covered with text about the top 22% of your Discord banner photo. So, keep important sections and the text of your image below the top 120 pixels on a 960x540 Discord banner.

Source: kapwing.com

Now, you must note that the Discord profile banner will display as it starts fading about halfway down until merging in with the bottom-edge dark grey area of Discord.

And, you can smoothly edit any design elements, titles, text, or essential visuals at the bottom of the Discord profile banner. You should relocate them closer to the frame’s center to be visible.

Source: kapwing.com

Hit the Crop button in the Kapwing Studio to add text boxes for banner personalization and horizontally flip your images to keep elements aside from the upper left corner. Hit the green Export Image button after you are over with cropping, then the Download button to save your banner to your device.

Step 3: Upload Your Banner Image

Adding a Discord profile banner is intuitive once your server boosts enough to reach level 2. Just open your server dropdown menu and hit the Server Settings, then choose “Upload Background.”

Source: kapwing.com

Here, look for the image in your camera roll or files and upload it to your Discord channel server. It’s that simple!

Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

1 - How do you make a banner on Discord?

You can consider various banner makers mentioned above to make a banner on Discord. However, you have to ensure compliance with Discord banner size requirements.

2 - How do I get free Discord banners?

You can find free custom Discord Banner images already optimized and cropped for the Discord banner. Browse thousands of profile banners in categories like animated, meme, etc., on pfps.gg website to get free discord banners.

3 – Can the Discord banner be GIF?

Yes, uploading a Discord banner in GIF format is allowed.

Conclusion

The ability to set a Discord banner is part of the Discord update called “Custom Profiles Premium.”

The feature is live on Discord, which means that everyone can modify or set Discord profile banners as per their likes and preferences. However, you must have access to Discord Nitro to change your profile banner. And, users who don’t have Discord Nitro are not allowed to set a profile banner.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A Discord banner is best to customize your Discord account and make it more convincing. It allows you to improvise your profile icon with one of your favorite movies, games, memes, or anime characters. You can even decorate the space with your face.

Before looking at the steps to create a Discord profile banner, it’s crucial to note that only Nitro users can use this feature. You’ll have to settle for a limited list of 10-15 pre-made banners if you’ve not yet accessed the Nitro plan. These Discord banners feature solid colors and basic designs. What’s more, you can’t modify your banner for Discord on the Discord mobile apps. It’s only accessible via desktop versions.

In this article, we’ll discuss the top 9 Discord banner makers, plus a helpful section on how to create your Discord banner.

• Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]
• Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing
• Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]

1. Visme

Visme offers 50 plus free channel art editable templates through their online graphics service. However, it has a bit more complex UI than some of the other makers on this list, but the free templates are wonderful, and you can upload your images to edit with them.

2. Fotor

Another graphics program with free templates is Fotor. It is easy to use – perhaps the most accessible program on this list. You click on the element in your template and then click on what you want to replace it with, and thus you don’t even have to use the drag and drop feature in the ‘background’ tab. Of course, you can upload your photos as well.

There are subscription options in Fotor. Thus, you get a watermark for your project unless you pay for premium services, but there are enough free options to satisfy most creators.

3. Snappa

If you want to get something quick in design, Snappa is the right choice. First, choose one of the free templates under the YouTube Channel Art under the Headers tab. Then it’s just a matter of elements swapping in the template with ones that suit your channel.

Snappa shows you the ideal placement section for different devices while you edit.

4. Crello

Crello provides ten free examples of channel art templates through their blog, and you can rightly edit them on the site.

Crello is a simple visual editor designed for social media and marketing creators, meaning that non-design people can quickly jump into this platform. Beyond the free text options and templates, however, most of their backgrounds and stock photos cost $1. You’re required to use the default images to use Crello for free or upload your own.

5. Design Wizard

This is another Discord banner maker with a few free templates to design or craft anything out through personalization. One of the best valuable abilities of the design wizard is that it will display the ‘safe zone’ – the area of your Discord banner that will show up on any device screen – so you can design keeping those dimensions in mind.

Also, make sure to delete the safe zone marker before you export.

6. Canva

Canva is one of the famous and free channel art makers. It is simple with a drag-and-drop editor. Also, the program will automatically resize images to adjust easily within the Discord banner space. It has a variety of free resources like stock photos. Some resources are paid ($1), but most of them are free.

7. Adobe Spark

While editing the Discord banner templates via Adobe Spark, click on the resources in the template and then select the images/fonts/etc., that you want to use. Resources like filters are also very accessible.

The only drawback of Spark is that the watermarks are in free downloads. However, the watermark is quite small, meaning that it won’t show up for viewers as it is placed in the bottom-right corner watching your channel on either mobile devices or computers.

Note: Whenever you click ‘Create your YouTube channel art,’ it will show you a thumbnail template instead of a banner template. Hit the Resize button in the side menu and switch to your exported images or the channel art.

8. BeFunky

This is a graphics creator platform that doubles as a Discord profile banner maker as well. You need to head towards BeFunky’s ‘Designer’ tool and look for the channel art templates under ‘YouTube’ and ‘Social Media Headers.’ However, we won’t find here any free art templates.

9. Wondershare PixStudio

Wondershare PixStudio has certain unique features to erase the image background. With a single tap only, you can quickly remove the image background; then, you can use your image flexibly. And, it’s just a subscription of $7.99 per month to use the features.

Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing

Since your server banner will take up an important place in your Discord server, you must make yours look just right. You have to consider the dimensions, formatting, and arrangement of the Discord profile banner.

• Use optimal dimensions
• Make sure the important parts are visible
• How to upload your banner image

Step 1: Use Optimal Dimensions

Discord recommends that your image have optimal dimensions of 960x540 at least, which is different than 16:9 images. You can use a slightly larger 16:9 aspect ratio for great appearances, like 1920x1080 or even 2560x1440.

With Kapwing Studio, you can crop any photo to a 16:9 aspect ratio and resize it to the given dimensions. Visit Kapwing.com in your browser, click Start Editing, and paste the link to a photo you found online or upload your image directly on the Studio.

Now, click the Crop tool to make your photo 16:9, and head towards the Output Size options to make your aspect ratio larger than 960x540.

Step 2: Make Sure the Important Parts Are Visible

This is the essential part of setting up your Discord banner – making sure your banner is properly visible on the Discord.

Your banner image’s safe zone is that you should keep ideal sections out of the top 28% since that’s where your server’s options and name button will show.

The portion is a bit covered with text about the top 22% of your Discord banner photo. So, keep important sections and the text of your image below the top 120 pixels on a 960x540 Discord banner.

Source: kapwing.com

Now, you must note that the Discord profile banner will display as it starts fading about halfway down until merging in with the bottom-edge dark grey area of Discord.

And, you can smoothly edit any design elements, titles, text, or essential visuals at the bottom of the Discord profile banner. You should relocate them closer to the frame’s center to be visible.

Source: kapwing.com

Hit the Crop button in the Kapwing Studio to add text boxes for banner personalization and horizontally flip your images to keep elements aside from the upper left corner. Hit the green Export Image button after you are over with cropping, then the Download button to save your banner to your device.

Step 3: Upload Your Banner Image

Adding a Discord profile banner is intuitive once your server boosts enough to reach level 2. Just open your server dropdown menu and hit the Server Settings, then choose “Upload Background.”

Source: kapwing.com

Here, look for the image in your camera roll or files and upload it to your Discord channel server. It’s that simple!

Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

1 - How do you make a banner on Discord?

You can consider various banner makers mentioned above to make a banner on Discord. However, you have to ensure compliance with Discord banner size requirements.

2 - How do I get free Discord banners?

You can find free custom Discord Banner images already optimized and cropped for the Discord banner. Browse thousands of profile banners in categories like animated, meme, etc., on pfps.gg website to get free discord banners.

3 – Can the Discord banner be GIF?

Yes, uploading a Discord banner in GIF format is allowed.

Conclusion

The ability to set a Discord banner is part of the Discord update called “Custom Profiles Premium.”

The feature is live on Discord, which means that everyone can modify or set Discord profile banners as per their likes and preferences. However, you must have access to Discord Nitro to change your profile banner. And, users who don’t have Discord Nitro are not allowed to set a profile banner.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A Discord banner is best to customize your Discord account and make it more convincing. It allows you to improvise your profile icon with one of your favorite movies, games, memes, or anime characters. You can even decorate the space with your face.

Before looking at the steps to create a Discord profile banner, it’s crucial to note that only Nitro users can use this feature. You’ll have to settle for a limited list of 10-15 pre-made banners if you’ve not yet accessed the Nitro plan. These Discord banners feature solid colors and basic designs. What’s more, you can’t modify your banner for Discord on the Discord mobile apps. It’s only accessible via desktop versions.

In this article, we’ll discuss the top 9 Discord banner makers, plus a helpful section on how to create your Discord banner.

• Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]
• Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing
• Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]

1. Visme

Visme offers 50 plus free channel art editable templates through their online graphics service. However, it has a bit more complex UI than some of the other makers on this list, but the free templates are wonderful, and you can upload your images to edit with them.

2. Fotor

Another graphics program with free templates is Fotor. It is easy to use – perhaps the most accessible program on this list. You click on the element in your template and then click on what you want to replace it with, and thus you don’t even have to use the drag and drop feature in the ‘background’ tab. Of course, you can upload your photos as well.

There are subscription options in Fotor. Thus, you get a watermark for your project unless you pay for premium services, but there are enough free options to satisfy most creators.

3. Snappa

If you want to get something quick in design, Snappa is the right choice. First, choose one of the free templates under the YouTube Channel Art under the Headers tab. Then it’s just a matter of elements swapping in the template with ones that suit your channel.

Snappa shows you the ideal placement section for different devices while you edit.

4. Crello

Crello provides ten free examples of channel art templates through their blog, and you can rightly edit them on the site.

Crello is a simple visual editor designed for social media and marketing creators, meaning that non-design people can quickly jump into this platform. Beyond the free text options and templates, however, most of their backgrounds and stock photos cost $1. You’re required to use the default images to use Crello for free or upload your own.

5. Design Wizard

This is another Discord banner maker with a few free templates to design or craft anything out through personalization. One of the best valuable abilities of the design wizard is that it will display the ‘safe zone’ – the area of your Discord banner that will show up on any device screen – so you can design keeping those dimensions in mind.

Also, make sure to delete the safe zone marker before you export.

6. Canva

Canva is one of the famous and free channel art makers. It is simple with a drag-and-drop editor. Also, the program will automatically resize images to adjust easily within the Discord banner space. It has a variety of free resources like stock photos. Some resources are paid ($1), but most of them are free.

7. Adobe Spark

While editing the Discord banner templates via Adobe Spark, click on the resources in the template and then select the images/fonts/etc., that you want to use. Resources like filters are also very accessible.

The only drawback of Spark is that the watermarks are in free downloads. However, the watermark is quite small, meaning that it won’t show up for viewers as it is placed in the bottom-right corner watching your channel on either mobile devices or computers.

Note: Whenever you click ‘Create your YouTube channel art,’ it will show you a thumbnail template instead of a banner template. Hit the Resize button in the side menu and switch to your exported images or the channel art.

8. BeFunky

This is a graphics creator platform that doubles as a Discord profile banner maker as well. You need to head towards BeFunky’s ‘Designer’ tool and look for the channel art templates under ‘YouTube’ and ‘Social Media Headers.’ However, we won’t find here any free art templates.

9. Wondershare PixStudio

Wondershare PixStudio has certain unique features to erase the image background. With a single tap only, you can quickly remove the image background; then, you can use your image flexibly. And, it’s just a subscription of $7.99 per month to use the features.

Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing

Since your server banner will take up an important place in your Discord server, you must make yours look just right. You have to consider the dimensions, formatting, and arrangement of the Discord profile banner.

• Use optimal dimensions
• Make sure the important parts are visible
• How to upload your banner image

Step 1: Use Optimal Dimensions

Discord recommends that your image have optimal dimensions of 960x540 at least, which is different than 16:9 images. You can use a slightly larger 16:9 aspect ratio for great appearances, like 1920x1080 or even 2560x1440.

With Kapwing Studio, you can crop any photo to a 16:9 aspect ratio and resize it to the given dimensions. Visit Kapwing.com in your browser, click Start Editing, and paste the link to a photo you found online or upload your image directly on the Studio.

Now, click the Crop tool to make your photo 16:9, and head towards the Output Size options to make your aspect ratio larger than 960x540.

Step 2: Make Sure the Important Parts Are Visible

This is the essential part of setting up your Discord banner – making sure your banner is properly visible on the Discord.

Your banner image’s safe zone is that you should keep ideal sections out of the top 28% since that’s where your server’s options and name button will show.

The portion is a bit covered with text about the top 22% of your Discord banner photo. So, keep important sections and the text of your image below the top 120 pixels on a 960x540 Discord banner.

Source: kapwing.com

Now, you must note that the Discord profile banner will display as it starts fading about halfway down until merging in with the bottom-edge dark grey area of Discord.

And, you can smoothly edit any design elements, titles, text, or essential visuals at the bottom of the Discord profile banner. You should relocate them closer to the frame’s center to be visible.

Source: kapwing.com

Hit the Crop button in the Kapwing Studio to add text boxes for banner personalization and horizontally flip your images to keep elements aside from the upper left corner. Hit the green Export Image button after you are over with cropping, then the Download button to save your banner to your device.

Step 3: Upload Your Banner Image

Adding a Discord profile banner is intuitive once your server boosts enough to reach level 2. Just open your server dropdown menu and hit the Server Settings, then choose “Upload Background.”

Source: kapwing.com

Here, look for the image in your camera roll or files and upload it to your Discord channel server. It’s that simple!

Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

1 - How do you make a banner on Discord?

You can consider various banner makers mentioned above to make a banner on Discord. However, you have to ensure compliance with Discord banner size requirements.

2 - How do I get free Discord banners?

You can find free custom Discord Banner images already optimized and cropped for the Discord banner. Browse thousands of profile banners in categories like animated, meme, etc., on pfps.gg website to get free discord banners.

3 – Can the Discord banner be GIF?

Yes, uploading a Discord banner in GIF format is allowed.

Conclusion

The ability to set a Discord banner is part of the Discord update called “Custom Profiles Premium.”

The feature is live on Discord, which means that everyone can modify or set Discord profile banners as per their likes and preferences. However, you must have access to Discord Nitro to change your profile banner. And, users who don’t have Discord Nitro are not allowed to set a profile banner.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A Discord banner is best to customize your Discord account and make it more convincing. It allows you to improvise your profile icon with one of your favorite movies, games, memes, or anime characters. You can even decorate the space with your face.

Before looking at the steps to create a Discord profile banner, it’s crucial to note that only Nitro users can use this feature. You’ll have to settle for a limited list of 10-15 pre-made banners if you’ve not yet accessed the Nitro plan. These Discord banners feature solid colors and basic designs. What’s more, you can’t modify your banner for Discord on the Discord mobile apps. It’s only accessible via desktop versions.

In this article, we’ll discuss the top 9 Discord banner makers, plus a helpful section on how to create your Discord banner.

• Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]
• Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing
• Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

Part 1: Top 9 Discord Banner Makers in 2022 [with free templates]

1. Visme

Visme offers 50 plus free channel art editable templates through their online graphics service. However, it has a bit more complex UI than some of the other makers on this list, but the free templates are wonderful, and you can upload your images to edit with them.

2. Fotor

Another graphics program with free templates is Fotor. It is easy to use – perhaps the most accessible program on this list. You click on the element in your template and then click on what you want to replace it with, and thus you don’t even have to use the drag and drop feature in the ‘background’ tab. Of course, you can upload your photos as well.

There are subscription options in Fotor. Thus, you get a watermark for your project unless you pay for premium services, but there are enough free options to satisfy most creators.

3. Snappa

If you want to get something quick in design, Snappa is the right choice. First, choose one of the free templates under the YouTube Channel Art under the Headers tab. Then it’s just a matter of elements swapping in the template with ones that suit your channel.

Snappa shows you the ideal placement section for different devices while you edit.

4. Crello

Crello provides ten free examples of channel art templates through their blog, and you can rightly edit them on the site.

Crello is a simple visual editor designed for social media and marketing creators, meaning that non-design people can quickly jump into this platform. Beyond the free text options and templates, however, most of their backgrounds and stock photos cost $1. You’re required to use the default images to use Crello for free or upload your own.

5. Design Wizard

This is another Discord banner maker with a few free templates to design or craft anything out through personalization. One of the best valuable abilities of the design wizard is that it will display the ‘safe zone’ – the area of your Discord banner that will show up on any device screen – so you can design keeping those dimensions in mind.

Also, make sure to delete the safe zone marker before you export.

6. Canva

Canva is one of the famous and free channel art makers. It is simple with a drag-and-drop editor. Also, the program will automatically resize images to adjust easily within the Discord banner space. It has a variety of free resources like stock photos. Some resources are paid ($1), but most of them are free.

7. Adobe Spark

While editing the Discord banner templates via Adobe Spark, click on the resources in the template and then select the images/fonts/etc., that you want to use. Resources like filters are also very accessible.

The only drawback of Spark is that the watermarks are in free downloads. However, the watermark is quite small, meaning that it won’t show up for viewers as it is placed in the bottom-right corner watching your channel on either mobile devices or computers.

Note: Whenever you click ‘Create your YouTube channel art,’ it will show you a thumbnail template instead of a banner template. Hit the Resize button in the side menu and switch to your exported images or the channel art.

8. BeFunky

This is a graphics creator platform that doubles as a Discord profile banner maker as well. You need to head towards BeFunky’s ‘Designer’ tool and look for the channel art templates under ‘YouTube’ and ‘Social Media Headers.’ However, we won’t find here any free art templates.

9. Wondershare PixStudio

Wondershare PixStudio has certain unique features to erase the image background. With a single tap only, you can quickly remove the image background; then, you can use your image flexibly. And, it’s just a subscription of $7.99 per month to use the features.

Part 2: How to Create a Discord Banner with Kapwing

Since your server banner will take up an important place in your Discord server, you must make yours look just right. You have to consider the dimensions, formatting, and arrangement of the Discord profile banner.

• Use optimal dimensions
• Make sure the important parts are visible
• How to upload your banner image

Step 1: Use Optimal Dimensions

Discord recommends that your image have optimal dimensions of 960x540 at least, which is different than 16:9 images. You can use a slightly larger 16:9 aspect ratio for great appearances, like 1920x1080 or even 2560x1440.

With Kapwing Studio, you can crop any photo to a 16:9 aspect ratio and resize it to the given dimensions. Visit Kapwing.com in your browser, click Start Editing, and paste the link to a photo you found online or upload your image directly on the Studio.

Now, click the Crop tool to make your photo 16:9, and head towards the Output Size options to make your aspect ratio larger than 960x540.

Step 2: Make Sure the Important Parts Are Visible

This is the essential part of setting up your Discord banner – making sure your banner is properly visible on the Discord.

Your banner image’s safe zone is that you should keep ideal sections out of the top 28% since that’s where your server’s options and name button will show.

The portion is a bit covered with text about the top 22% of your Discord banner photo. So, keep important sections and the text of your image below the top 120 pixels on a 960x540 Discord banner.

Source: kapwing.com

Now, you must note that the Discord profile banner will display as it starts fading about halfway down until merging in with the bottom-edge dark grey area of Discord.

And, you can smoothly edit any design elements, titles, text, or essential visuals at the bottom of the Discord profile banner. You should relocate them closer to the frame’s center to be visible.

Source: kapwing.com

Hit the Crop button in the Kapwing Studio to add text boxes for banner personalization and horizontally flip your images to keep elements aside from the upper left corner. Hit the green Export Image button after you are over with cropping, then the Download button to save your banner to your device.

Step 3: Upload Your Banner Image

Adding a Discord profile banner is intuitive once your server boosts enough to reach level 2. Just open your server dropdown menu and hit the Server Settings, then choose “Upload Background.”

Source: kapwing.com

Here, look for the image in your camera roll or files and upload it to your Discord channel server. It’s that simple!

Part 3: FAQs about Discord Banner

1 - How do you make a banner on Discord?

You can consider various banner makers mentioned above to make a banner on Discord. However, you have to ensure compliance with Discord banner size requirements.

2 - How do I get free Discord banners?

You can find free custom Discord Banner images already optimized and cropped for the Discord banner. Browse thousands of profile banners in categories like animated, meme, etc., on pfps.gg website to get free discord banners.

3 – Can the Discord banner be GIF?

Yes, uploading a Discord banner in GIF format is allowed.

Conclusion

The ability to set a Discord banner is part of the Discord update called “Custom Profiles Premium.”

The feature is live on Discord, which means that everyone can modify or set Discord profile banners as per their likes and preferences. However, you must have access to Discord Nitro to change your profile banner. And, users who don’t have Discord Nitro are not allowed to set a profile banner.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

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