If you’re trying to get your head around Roblox decals, we’re here to help. Whether you’re just starting out as a Roblox developer or you’ve got plenty of experience making games, decals are an incredibly important part of the process, and we’ve got all the details on what they are, how to make them, and where to find them.
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What are Roblox decals?
Roblox decals are essentially images that you can overlay on in-game objects. Think of them as world-building tools, turning a plain white object into a wall, a bin, or a poster. Once you have a decal you like, you can use it as your calling card throughout your games or just to make creating a new environment easier. Decals are perfect for patterns, like brickwork or wallpaper, saving you time creating the same thing repeatedly.
How do I create Roblox decals?
To create Roblox decals, you first need to find the image you want to use. You might need to edit it first before uploading to the Roblox Studio platforms, as it needs to be under 1,000 x 1,000 pixels to work. If your image is larger than that, it’ll blur, and that’s not what you want. Once you have your image, you can move on to the instructions in the next part of this guide.
How do I upload Roblox decals?
If you have an idea for a Roblox decal, you can follow these simple steps to upload it when creating new games.
- Create the image you want in-game
- Save the image somewhere you can find it
- Hit the ‘create’ option on the Roblox home page
- Head to the Roblox Creator dashboard
- Select the ‘creations’ option on the left-hand tab
- Tab over to ‘development items’ and then the ‘decals’ subsection
- Browse your device for the decal you want to use and select it
- Type a name for the decal into the text box
- Select the ‘upload’ option
- Wait for moderation
As there’s a lot of creative freedom with this process, all potential decals first need approval from Roblox’s team of moderators. If your decal isn’t offensive or inappropriate, you should have no problem with the approval process. If you need a reminder of what’s allowed, check out the Roblox community guidelines.
Roblox decal library
With Roblox’s massive developer base, it should come as no shock that there’s a Roblox decal library you can browse for decals to add to your game. This is the Creator Marketplace. Here you can find thousands of public domain decals and assets to save you time when developing or testing out new ideas. It’s a developer’s best friend.
Why aren’t my Roblox decals uploading?
If you’re having issues uploading your Roblox decals to the platform, here are a few troubleshooting suggestions to help you out:
- Check your file size (the max image size is 1024×1024, so you can’t upload anything bigger)
- Check the Roblox server status
- Try clearing your cached browser data
If all that fails, try waiting a day to see if the file pops up in your inventory. Sometimes it just takes a while for the file to show up. If none of our suggestions work, it’s time to get in touch with the Roblox developer support team.
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