How to Find a Roblox Decal ID (And Use It Correctly in 2026)

A Roblox decal ID is the unique number Roblox assigns to every uploaded image on the platform. Once you have the ID, you can paste it into games like Brookhaven, Royale High, or MeepCity to display the image on TVs, picture frames, custom outfits, or anywhere else the game lets you load a decal. This guide covers every way to find one — Library search, in-game image parsing, mobile-specific flow — plus the surprisingly common reasons an ID stops working.

What Is a Roblox Decal ID, Exactly?

Every image uploaded to the Roblox Library — by Roblox themselves, by developers, or by community creators — gets two numeric IDs: an asset ID (the underlying file) and a decal ID (the wrapper that makes the image usable inside games). Most in-game "enter the image ID here" fields accept the decal ID. A small number of games or older creations expect the asset ID instead — usually one or two digits off from the decal ID. If your first paste doesn't work, try ±1 to ±2 on the trailing digits.

Method 1: Find a Decal ID on the Roblox Library (Web)

1. Open roblox.com/catalog?Category=10. This is the Decals-only filter on the Roblox catalog. Searching from the catalog homepage works but returns mixed asset types.
2. Type your search term (e.g. sunset wallpaper, anime poster, blue galaxy).
3. Click the decal you want. The decal's product page opens.
4. Look at the URL in your browser's address bar. The format is roblox.com/catalog/123456789/decal-name. The number is the decal ID.
5. Copy the number. That's it.

Method 2: Find a Decal ID on Mobile

The mobile Roblox app does not show URLs the way the web does, which is why most guides skip mobile entirely. The trick:

1. Open the Roblox app and tap Catalog in the bottom nav (or Marketplace, depending on app version).
2. Filter by Decals.
3. Tap into the decal you want.
4. Tap the share icon (three dots or a paper-airplane icon, typically top-right of the product page).
5. Tap Copy Link. The copied URL contains the decal ID as the long number after /catalog/.
6. Paste the URL into any text field and read the number. Some games on mobile have an "import from URL" option that handles this automatically.

Method 3: Get the Decal ID for an Image You See Inside a Game

Sometimes you spot a decal in someone else's Brookhaven house or Royale High dorm and want to use the same one. Roblox doesn't expose decal IDs through the in-game UI, but there are two reliable ways to find it.

If the decal is on a game's catalog feature

Many games (Brookhaven especially) display decals via in-game "image gallery" furniture where players type the ID themselves. Hover or interact with the object — many games show the input field with the current ID still visible. Copy that number.

If you only have the image itself

1. Screenshot the decal as it appears in-game.
2. Reverse-image-search the screenshot on Google Images or TinEye. The original Roblox catalog page is often the top result.
3. Click through to the catalog page and read the decal ID from the URL.

Why Decal IDs Sometimes Don't Work

You found the right ID, pasted it, and nothing renders. The cause is almost always one of these:

• Decal was moderated. Roblox's moderation system regularly takes down decals that violate community standards. The decal page may still load, but the image content has been replaced with the default grey-checker pattern. Find a different decal.
• Decal was deleted by its creator. Some creators remove their work to bulk-update or copyright-strike-respond. The ID becomes inert.
• Game uses asset ID, not decal ID. Older games and some scripts expect the asset ID. Try ±1 and ±2 on the trailing digits of the decal ID.
• Game-level filter. Some experiences run an additional content filter on top of Roblox's. Even an approved decal may fail to render if the game's filter rejects it. This is invisible to you — the input simply does nothing.
• Network or cache issue. Rare, but rejoining the server or fully restarting Roblox sometimes clears a stale decal cache and the image loads on the next attempt.

Game-Specific Decal Notes

Brookhaven RP

Brookhaven exposes decal input on TVs, photo frames, billboards, and custom paintings in player-owned houses. The input field is on the object's interaction menu — interact with the object, paste the ID, hit Apply. For the full Brookhaven hub including decal-friendly homes and roleplay tips, see our Brookhaven guide.

Royale High

Royale High supports decals on the bedroom personalization screen (paintings, posters, accent items) and on certain custom-outfit overlays. Most player-decorated dorms use decals heavily — the input is on the customization panel of each compatible item. See our Royale High hub for outfit and dorm guides.

MeepCity

MeepCity supports decals on house walls (photo frames, posters) and on the cosmetic boards in town. The input field is on the object's right-click or tap-and-hold menu. Browse our MeepCity hub for the full feature breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between asset ID and decal ID?

The asset ID is the underlying image file. The decal ID is the wrapper that makes the asset usable in-game. Most modern Roblox experiences accept the decal ID; some older ones want the asset ID, which is usually one or two digits different.

Why does the decal show as a grey checker pattern instead of the image?

Roblox has either moderated the decal (taken it down for community-standards violation) or the original creator deleted it. The ID still resolves, but the image content is gone. Find a different decal.

Are there free websites with curated decal ID lists?

Several exist, but most are heavily outdated — many of the IDs they list have been moderated since publication. Searching the Roblox catalog directly is faster and more reliable than working from a third-party list.

Can I upload my own image and use the decal ID right away?

Yes — upload via roblox.com/upload, wait for the moderation check (usually a few minutes), and the decal ID appears on the asset's product page once approved. Robux costs apply per upload.

Do decal IDs work the same on console (Xbox / PlayStation)?

Yes. Decal IDs are platform-independent. Console players use the same IDs as PC and mobile, though the in-game text entry can be slower with a controller.

Related Guides

For more cross-game Roblox platform guides, browse our guides index. If you're decorating in a specific game, jump straight to Brookhaven, Royale High, or MeepCity for game-specific tips.