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How To Download and Save Custom Discord Emojis to Your PC

Discord has become one of the most popular messaging platforms, especially among gamers and online communities. One of its signature features is the ability for servers to upload custom emojis that members can use in their messages.

If you’ve found some emojis on a Discord server that you really like, you may want to download them and add them to your own server or use them elsewhere. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download and save custom Discord emojis to your PC.

Prerequisites

Before you can download emojis from a Discord server, you need:

  • A Discord account
  • The Discord desktop app installed on your PC
  • Permission to use emojis in the server you want to download them from
  • A desktop web browser like Chrome or Firefox

Step 1: Open the Discord Server

First, launch the Discord desktop app on your PC and log into your account. Then, navigate to the Discord server that has the emoji you want to download.

Make sure you have permission to use the server’s custom emojis. Usually, this just requires joining the server.

Step 2: Right-Click the Emoji

When you hover over an emoji, you’ll see its name. Right-click on the emoji you want to download. This will bring up a context menu.

Right click emoji

Step 3: Open Image in New Tab

In the context menu, click Open Link. This will open the emoji image file in a new browser tab.

Open link emoji

Step 4: Save Image As

In the new browser tab, right-click the emoji image again. Click Save Image As in the context menu.

Save image as

Step 5: Choose Save Location

A file explorer window will open. Navigate to where you want to save the emoji.

Tip: Create a dedicated “Discord Emojis” folder to keep them organized.

When you’ve chosen the save location, click Save in the file explorer window.

Save emoji file

Customizing Emoji Names (Optional)

By default, Discord emoji files will save with a random string of numbers and letters for the file name.

If you want to customize the file name:

  1. After choosing the save location but before clicking Save, type a name into the “File name” field
  2. Use a descriptive name so you know what the emoji is when browsing your files
  3. Click Save to complete

Using Downloaded Emojis

Once downloaded, you can use Discord emoji files the same way you would use any image file on your PC:

  • Upload them to your own Discord server
  • Add them to social media posts and profiles
  • Send via messaging apps
  • Use in documents, presentations, graphic design projects, etc.

The possibilities are endless!

Tips for Downloading Discord Emojis

Here are some handy tips to make downloading custom Discord emojis even easier:

Use the Desktop App

The Discord desktop app for PC/Mac allows emoji downloading. The mobile app currently does not support it.

Create an Emoji Folder

Save all your downloaded emojis in one dedicated folder so they stay organized. Name it something like “Discord Emojis.”

Rename Files

Customize emoji file names so you know what each one is later.

Favorites First

Download your most-used emojis first so you can add them to your own servers and profiles.

Seek Permission First

Before downloading emojis from another server, make sure you have permission to use them. Don’t take emojis without asking.

Check Back Often

Revisit your favorite Discord servers periodically to see if they added any new emoji you want to download.

Troubleshooting Problems Downloading Emojis

If you can’t download an emoji from a Discord server, here are some things to try:

  • Make sure you’re using the desktop Discord app, not mobile
  • Check if you need a Discord Nitro subscription for the emoji
  • Ask a server admin to verify you have permission to use emojis
  • Try a different browser if your current one won’t save the file
  • Restart Discord and your web browser

If none of those fix it, you’ll need to contact the server owner directly to request emoji downloading access.

More Discord Tips and Tricks

Downloading emojis is just one of many ways to customize your Discord experience. To take things further:

The more you tweak your Discord servers, the more you can customize them to match your community’s unique style.

So go grab those emojis and take your server to the next level!

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