Discord Aspect Ratios & Image Sizes
Essential Discord image dimension guide. Perfect your server aesthetic with pixel-accurate 512x512 icons, 16:9 server banners, invite splashes, 320px stickers, and Nitro profile banner dimensions.
Recommended Discord Resolutions & Ratios
The table below provides exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and format requirements for all current Discord visual placements.
| Placement / Format | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Allowed Range | Production Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Icon | 1:1 | 512 × 512 | Min 128 × 128; Max 10 MB | Square upload. Displays circular in user server list, turns into rounded square on mouse hover/selection. |
| Server Banner (Boost Level 2) | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | Min 960 × 540; Max 10 MB | Displayed at the top of the channel list for Level 2 boosted servers. JPG or PNG. |
| Server Invite Splash (Boost Level 1) | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | Min 1920 × 1080; Max 10 MB | Full-bleed background artwork displayed in browser and app invite modal dialogues. |
| User Profile Avatar | 1:1 | 600 × 600 | Min 128 × 128; Max 10 MB | Rendered circular. Nitro users can upload animated GIF avatars. |
| User Profile Banner (Nitro) | 5:2 | 600 × 240 | Min 300 × 120; Max 10 MB | Displayed atop user popout profile card. Supports animated GIFs with Nitro. |
| Custom Emoji | 1:1 | 128 × 128 | Max file: 256 KB (PNG, JPG, GIF) | Rendered at 32×32 in chat text and 48×48 in enlarged reactions. Transparent PNG recommended. |
| Custom Sticker | 1:1 | 320 × 320 | Max file: 512 KB (PNG or APNG) | Large expressive assets. Must have transparent background and exact 320×320 canvas. |
Practical Production Tips for Discord
Design Server Icons for the Hover Morph State
Discord server icons render as circles in the left sidebar, but seamlessly morph into rounded squares (radius 16px) when hovered or active. Ensure your central symbol does not touch outer corners to prevent weird morph clipping.
Keep Server Banner Text Low and Centered
The server name title and dropdown gear menu overlay the top-left area of the server banner. Keep prominent logos and text within the lower half of your 1920×1080 banner to ensure zero obstruction.
Stick to Exact 320 × 320 for Discord Stickers
Unlike emojis which allow automatic downsampling, Discord’s sticker uploader strictly rejects any file that is not exactly 320×320 pixels or exceeds 512 KB. Always export stickers at exact dimensions.
Emoji File Size Cap is 256 KB
When preparing animated GIF emojis, keep frame counts under 60 and colors indexed to 64 or 128 shades. Discord will refuse to upload any emoji exceeding 256 KB.
Need to Resize or Calculate Missing Dimensions?
Use our free Euclidean calculator to resize your graphics or compute missing heights while preserving exact platform aspect ratios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Discord server icon size in 2026?
The recommended size for a Discord server icon is 512×512 pixels (1:1 square aspect ratio). The minimum allowed size is 128×128 pixels, and file types can be PNG, JPG, or animated GIF (for Level 1+ boosted servers).
What size is a Discord server banner?
A Discord server banner requires a 16:9 aspect ratio with recommended dimensions of 1920×1080 pixels (minimum 960×540 pixels). Server banners unlock when a community reaches Server Boost Level 2.
What are the dimensions for a Discord profile banner?
A Discord user profile banner requires a 5:2 aspect ratio with recommended dimensions of 600×240 pixels (PNG, JPG, or animated GIF under 10 MB). Custom profile banners are available to Discord Nitro subscribers.
What size should custom Discord emojis and stickers be?
Custom Discord emojis should be 128×128 pixels with a maximum file size of 256 KB. Discord stickers must be exactly 320×320 pixels with a maximum file size of 512 KB, formatted as PNG or APNG with transparency.