How to Censor Images on Discord
You can censor images on Discord using spoiler tags, Discord's built-in content filtering, AutoMod, and specialized moderation bots. Multiple approaches exist depending on your needs and server type.
Method 1: Spoiler Tags (Manual)
Users can mark images as spoilers:
- When uploading an image, click "Mark as spoiler"
- Or add
||before and after image filename - The image will be blurred until clicked
- Example:
||image.png||
Method 2: Discord's Content Filter
Enable Discord's built-in filtering:
- Go to Server Settings → Safety Setup
- Enable "Explicit Media Content Filter"
- Choose your filtering level:
- Don't scan any media content
- Scan media content from members without a role
- Scan media content from all members
- Save your settings
Method 3: Discord AutoMod
Set up automatic image moderation:
- Navigate to Server Settings → AutoMod
- Create a new AutoMod rule
- Select "Mention Spam" or custom triggers
- Configure image attachment limits
- Set actions for violations
Method 4: Carl-bot Image Filtering
Advanced image moderation with Carl-bot:
- Add Carl-bot to your server
- Access the Carl-bot dashboard
- Go to Automod → Media filtering
- Enable image scanning
- Configure NSFW detection settings
- Set punishment actions
Method 5: MEE6 Content Moderation
Using MEE6 for image control:
- Invite MEE6 to your server
- Open the MEE6 dashboard
- Navigate to Moderation → Automod
- Enable "Repeated text" and "Images" filters
- Configure detection sensitivity
- Set automatic actions
Method 6: Dyno Bot Filters
Configure Dyno for image filtering:
- Add Dyno to your Discord server
- Visit the Dyno dashboard
- Go to Modules → Automod
- Enable "Images" under violations
- Set rate limits for image uploads
- Configure moderation actions
Server Permission Settings
Control image uploads through permissions:
- Remove "Attach Files" permission from @everyone
- Create trusted roles with image permissions
- Use channel-specific permission overrides
- Implement verification systems
Channel-Specific Image Rules
Pro Tip: Create dedicated channels for images and restrict image uploads in serious discussion channels.
AI-Powered Content Detection
Advanced bots with AI image analysis:
- UnbelievaBoat: NSFW image detection
- Ticket Tool: Content moderation features
- Security Bot: Advanced image scanning
- Statbot: Image analysis capabilities
Setting Up Image Logging
Track image uploads for moderation:
- Create a moderation log channel
- Configure bots to log image uploads
- Set up alerts for flagged content
- Enable audit trail for deleted images
Manual Moderation Training
Train your moderation team:
- Establish clear image content guidelines
- Create escalation procedures
- Set up reporting systems
- Regular review of moderation decisions
Age-Restricted Content
Handle age-restricted images:
- Mark channels as NSFW when appropriate
- Use role-based access control
- Implement age verification systems
- Clear community guidelines
Automated Actions
Configure responses to inappropriate images:
- Delete: Remove the image immediately
- Quarantine: Move to mod review channel
- Warn: Send warning to user
- Timeout: Temporarily restrict user
- Ban: Remove repeat offenders
False Positive Management
Important: Set up appeal processes for false positives and regularly review automated moderation decisions.
Best Practices
Effective image censorship strategies:
- Layer multiple detection methods
- Regular updates to filter systems
- Clear communication of rules to members
- Balanced approach between safety and usability
- Regular review of moderation logs
Legal Considerations
Important legal aspects:
- Follow local laws regarding content
- Report illegal content to authorities
- Maintain records as required
- Respect user privacy while moderating