Discord Image Sizes
Discord wants two very different shapes: 16:9 for banners and perfect squares for icons and emoji. The one people get wrong most is the server banner — 960×540. Every asset below, with copy buttons.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server banner Shown at top of the channel list; needs Level 2 boost |
960×540 | 16:9 | |
| Server icon Displayed as a circle |
512×512 | 1:1 | |
| Profile banner Nitro profile header |
600×240 | 5:2 | |
| User avatar Min; shown as a circle, larger uploads scaled |
128×128 | 1:1 | |
| Custom emoji Displayed ~32×32; keep it simple |
128×128 | 1:1 | |
| Custom sticker PNG or APNG, under 512KB |
320×320 | 1:1 | |
| Server invite splash Invite background; needs Level 1 boost |
1920×1080 | 16:9 |
Server banner: 960×540
The server banner sits above your channel list and unlocks at Boost Level 2. Upload it at 960×540 pixels (16:9). Discord may crop the height on narrow windows, so keep the logo and any text roughly centred.
Icons and emoji are squares
The server icon (512×512) and user avatars are shown as circles, so leave a little padding around the edges. Custom emoji upload at 128×128 but render at about 32×32 in chat — fine detail disappears, so use bold shapes and high contrast.
FAQ
What size is a Discord server banner?
960×540 pixels at a 16:9 ratio. The banner feature requires the server to reach Boost Level 2.
What size is a Discord server icon?
512×512 pixels (1:1). It is displayed as a circle, so keep important detail away from the corners.
What size are Discord custom emoji?
Upload 128×128 pixels under 256KB. They render around 32×32 in chat, so use bold, high-contrast shapes.