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

Learn how to share photos on Discord with a Windows or Mac computer

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: January 30, 2025 Fact Checked

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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Open the Discord app. Discord is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.^{[1]
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- You can also use Discord in your browser at https://discord.com/.
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Navigate to a server or Direct Message. 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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Drag and drop an image into the Discord window. This is easiest when the file is nearby, such as in another open window or on your desktop.^{[2]
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- 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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Add a spoiler tag or modification (optional). 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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Press ↵ Enter. This will send your image to the server or recipient.
- If needed, you can delete messages on Discord after they've been sent.

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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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