Community banner (desktop-style)
Recommended1920×384 5:1
Practical wide header for modern Reddit community pages. Phones may reframe the sides.
Use in toolReddit · Image size
Reddit Community Banner Size
Community banners brand a subreddit at the top of the page. Export 1920×384, keep the name and mark in the center band, then download in your browser.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your Reddit community banner
1920 × 384
Add a photo to crop
Upload a wide community graphic—or try the sample—then keep the title in the center band before you download.
Size specs
Publish a true wide header. Keep community names and icons in the center; treat far edges as atmosphere for mobile trim.
Publish
Export this for Reddit upload.
Mobile-oriented community banner
1600×480 10:3
Taller relative frame some mobile community headers prefer. Keep subjects centered.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community banner (desktop-style) Recommended | 1920×384 | 5:1 | Practical wide header for modern Reddit community pages. Phones may reframe the sides. | Use in tool |
| Mobile-oriented community banner | 1600×480 | 10:3 | Taller relative frame some mobile community headers prefer. Keep subjects centered. | Use in tool |
The community header is the first brand impression
When someone opens a subreddit, the banner sets the mood before they read a single post. A clean 1920×384 strip with the community name readable in the center beats a stretched meme that clips on phones.
Desktop shows more width; mobile often trims the sides. Put the title and primary mark in the center band. Leave the rim as soft color or texture.
Pair the banner with the community icon. Matching palette helps recognition in search and feed lists. Still export two files—the circle and the wide header are different jobs.
Personal profile banners look similar but upload from the user profile editor. Moderators change community banners in community appearance / mod tools.
Good vs weak crop
Same short banner strip—quiet lower-left for the avatar, subject in the open mid/right band.
Clear community identity
- Name and mark in the center band
- Quiet edges for mobile trim
- True wide export, not a stretched square
Clipped or chaotic
- Title only on the far left edge
- Personal profile banner uploaded by mistake
- Unreadable dense rules text on the image
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Community banner
1920 × 384
This page. Subreddit header.
Mobile-oriented banner
1600 × 480
Optional taller master for phone layouts.
Community icon
256 × 256 (try 512×512)
Circle mark in feeds—separate guide.
Profile banner
1920 × 384
Personal header—different settings screen.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Community banner | 1920 × 384 | This page. Subreddit header. |
| Mobile-oriented banner | 1600 × 480 | Optional taller master for phone layouts. |
| Community icon | 256 × 256 (try 512×512) | Circle mark in feeds—separate guide. |
| Profile banner | 1920 × 384 | Personal header—different settings screen. |
Center band for community names
Community names are often short—keep them large and centered. Long rule paragraphs belong in the sidebar or wiki, not burned into the banner.
Seasonal banners are fine; archive the previous export so you can roll back after the event.
- One primary message beats three competing slogans.
- Leave space for Reddit UI chrome near the lower band.
- Preview on a phone before you announce a redesign.
File requirements
JPG for photographic banners; PNG for flat graphics. Prefer sRGB. Keep weight reasonable for mobile visitors.
- Desktop-style upload
- 1920 × 384 px (5:1)
- Mobile-oriented option
- 1600 × 480 px (10:3)
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- File weight
- Keep it light for mobile
- Not a substitute
- Community icons or post cards
Community banner vs profile banner
Same wide proportions, different owners. Profile banners brand a person; community banners brand a sub. Upload each in the correct settings panel.
- Profile banner size — personal header
- Community icon size — subreddit circle
Common mistakes
- Uploading a square post graphic as the banner.
- Putting the only title on an edge phones trim.
- Shipping NSFW or misleading hero art against community rules.
- Forgetting to update the icon when the banner palette changes.
How to use the crop tool
Upload a wide community graphic, choose 1920×384 (or 1600×480), drag until the title sits in the center band, then download. Processing stays on your device.
- Keep the title inside the center safe band for phone trim.
- Prefer PNG when the banner is flat brand art.
- Open the community icon guide for the matching circle mark.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the JPG (or PNG) from the tool.
- 2
Open the subreddit → Mod tools / community appearance → banner → upload.
- 3
Adjust position if Reddit offers a crop step.
- 4
Check the community on desktop and in the mobile app.
- 5
If the title sits off-frame, re-crop with more center margin and replace the banner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Reddit community banner size in 2026?
1920×384 (5:1) is a practical desktop-style upload for subreddit headers. Keep the community name in the center band for mobile trim.
Do I need a separate mobile banner?
Some communities also prepare 1600×480. If you only ship one file, design the center carefully and preview on a phone.
Is this the same as a profile banner?
Proportions are similar, but the upload lives in community appearance settings—not on a personal profile.
Who can change the community banner?
Moderators with appearance permissions. Confirm inside Reddit mod tools for your sub.
JPG or PNG?
JPG for photographs, PNG for hard-edged graphics. Prefer sRGB either way.
Can I reuse an X or Facebook cover?
Reuse the photo, then re-crop. Those networks use different ratios and safe zones.
Why does the banner look different in old Reddit?
Legacy layouts can style headers differently. Design for the current default UI first, then spot-check older views if your community still uses them.