How to Post Images in a Discord Chat on a PC or Mac

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Learn how to share photos on Discord with a Windows or Mac computer
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If you want to post pictures on Discord, you can use the drag-and-drop feature or browse your computer's files. Keep in mind that files must be under 25 MB if you don't have a Nitro subscription. This wikiHow will show you how to post images in a Discord chat on a PC or Mac.

Things You Should Know

  • To post an image in Discord on PC, drag and drop the image into the server or DM.
  • Add a spoiler tag, edit the file name, or add alt text. Then press "Enter" to send it.
  • You can also double-click the + icon to browse your computer's files.

Steps

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    Discord is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1]
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    Click a server from the left panel, or click a recent Direct Message to open it.
    • You can start a server or join one.
    • If you're posting an image to a server that isn't yours, you must have permission to upload files. If you don't, you won't be able to upload the image.
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    This is easiest when the file is nearby, such as in another open window or on your desktop. [2]
    • To manually upload a photo from your files:
      • Double-click the + icon in the chat field.
      • Locate the image you want to send and select it.
      • Click Open .
    • Images must be 25 MB or smaller. If you have Discord Nitro , you'll have a higher upload limit.
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    If the image has content that others may not want to see or may need a warning, click the eyeball icon in the top-right corner of the image. This will blur the image until the user clicks it.
    • To change the file name, click the pencil icon. Delete the existing file name and enter a new one. Click Save when finished.
    • To add alt text, click the pencil icon. Add a description in the Alt Text field. Click Save when finished.
    • To delete the photo from your draft, click the red trash can icon.
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    This will send your image to the server or recipient.
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    Discord works on my Windows XP via browser, but not this feature. Is there any other way to do it?
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    You could try downloading or capturing the image via camera. If this does not work, try reinstalling the app.
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    Is it possible to upload several photos in one post?
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    Yes. Select the photos you want to upload and then spam the Upload button.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://discord.com/download
      2. ↑ https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/211866427-How-do-I-upload-images-and-GIFs

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      1. Open Discord .
      2. Open a server in the panel to the left.
      3. Open a direct message or chat channel.
      4. Click the plus (+) icon.
      5. Double-click the photo.
      6. Type a comment.
      7. Click Upload .

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