Reddit banner size
The recommended Reddit community banner size is 1600 × 480 pixels (10:3 aspect ratio).
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Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (px) | 1600 × 480 px |
| Aspect ratio | 10:3 |
| Minimum resolution | 1072x128 desktop / 1080x128 mobile |
All supported sizes
| Format | Dimensions | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|
| General community-guide target | 1600 × 480 px | 10:3 |
| Full monitor recommendation | 4000 × 192 px | 125:6 |
| Mobile recommendation | 1080 × 128 px | 135:16 |
| Desktop minimum | 1072 × 128 px | 67:8 |
Design at this size with Moda
Start with a canvas pre-set to 1600×480px and let AI generate your design.
Create a Reddit community banner →Design tips
Reddit's official community guide says to use at least 1600×480 pixels for good results. A separate quickstart recommends 4000×192 for full monitor coverage, while Reddit Help lists at least 1072×128 desktop and 1080×128 mobile.
- •Start at 1600×480px, the general target in Reddit's official community guide.
- •Keep important content centered because the visible crop changes across desktop and mobile.
- •Check that a reduced crop still works at Reddit Help's 1080×128 mobile target.
What you need to know
Reddit publishes several first-party banner targets for different contexts. Its current community guide says to use an image of at least 1600×480 pixels for good results and shows a mobile-friendly display area. A separate quickstart recommends 4000×192 to fill the banner across all monitors. Reddit Help lists at least 1072×128 for desktop and 1080×128 for mobile. This page leads with the general 1600×480 community-guide target and preserves the others as variants.
The banner is responsive, so its visible crop changes with screen width. Reddit does not publish one universal pixel safe zone. Keep logos, names, and other essential details near the horizontal center, use edge-to-edge artwork that tolerates cropping, and preview the result on both desktop and mobile.
Community banners are managed from the Community appearance area in moderator tools. If no image is uploaded, Reddit displays the community's selected base color instead. The cited Reddit banner guidance does not publish a file-format list; JPG and PNG are practical authoring conventions here, not a documented Reddit requirement.
How to create a Reddit community banner at the right size
- 1Open Moda and create a new 1600×480-pixel canvas.
- 2Design an edge-tolerant community banner and preview reduced desktop and mobile crops.
- 3Export the image, confirm the current Reddit uploader requirements, and add it in Community appearance.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a Reddit community banner be?
Reddit's community guide says to use at least 1600×480px for good results. Its quickstart recommends 4000×192px for full monitor coverage, while Reddit Help lists at least 1072×128px desktop and 1080×128px mobile.
Does Reddit use one banner crop on every device?
No. Banner display varies by screen, so keep essential artwork near the center and preview desktop and mobile views.
Sources
Specs last verified: August 28, 2026. Dimensions may change as platforms update their requirements.