Discord: Use GIF as avatar - how it works

For an individual profile picture you can also use a GIF as an avatar at Discord. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Discord: Set GIF as profile picture

1. Open Discord on the computer or in the browser.
2. Click the gear icon at the bottom left. The general user settings then open.
3. The "My Account" item is at the top here.
4. Now go to the "Edit" button to the right of your user name.
5. By clicking on your avatar, you can search for a GIF in Explorer.
6. Your GIF image is then immediately available as a new avatar.

This article applies to Discord 0.0.42. In the next practical tip, you will learn how to create your own cool GIF images online.