How do I Upload GIFs and Images in Discord?

In this modern world, millions of people use the Discord communication application as it provides the feature of uploading images, emojis, animated stickers, and GIFS. More specifically, GIFs and images are the simplest ideas to express feelings and excitement without sending long messages. If you want to know about sending images and GIFs to show the expression of having fun with friends, then do follow this article.

This tutorial explains:

• How to Upload GIFs in Discord?
• How to Upload Images in Discord?

How to Upload GIFs in Discord?

To upload GIFs in Discord, users must try out the given instructions.

Step 1: Launch Discord
First, launch the Discord app from the “Apps” category start menu:

Step 2: Choose Discord Server
Next, choose your desired Discord server, as we will select “TSL Content Creator’s server”:

Step 3: Select GIF
Next, select highlighted GIF icon available in the message area:

All the available GIFs in Discord will appear in the pop-up window:

Step 4: Open GIF Category
Open a category of GIFs from where you will select any GIF related to your current mood. To do so, we will select the “Clapping” category:

Step 5: Select GIF
Select the required GIF from the search results:

Step 6: Send GIF
After choosing the GIF, hit the “Enter” button from the keyboard:

As a result, the GIF is sent in the “general” text channel of the selected server.

Note: You can also send GIFs to your friend in a personal chat.

How to Upload Images in Discord?

To upload Images in Discord, users must launch Discord and try out the given procedure.

Step 1: Navigate to + Icon
Press the “+” icon that exists in the message area to open its menu:

Step 2: Upload a File
Click on the “Upload a File” option to select the image from the local system:

Step 3: Select Image From Local System
With the help of File Explorer, move to the folder where the required image is placed. Then, choose it and hit the “Open” button:

The image is successfully attached to the message area. You can also insert a message along with the image as its description:

Step 4: Send Image
Now, send the image by clicking on the “Enter” button from the keyboard:

As a result, the image is successfully sent to the text channel.

Conclusion

To upload GIFs and images in Discord, launch Discord and open the Discord server of your choice. Insert the GIF by clicking on the “GIF” icon or image by hitting the “+” icon. After selecting the GIF or image, tap on the “Enter” button by utilizing the keyboard. This post demonstrated the complete procedure for uploading GIFs and Images in Discord.