Discord emojis can be up to 256 KB. Use a square 128 × 128 pixel PNG (or GIF for animated emojis) with a transparent background.
Discord Emoji Size at a glance
| Recommended size | 128 × 128 px |
|---|---|
| Max file size | 256 KB |
| Formats | PNG, JPG, GIF (animated) |
| Shape | Square, transparent background |
Open the free Discord Emoji Resizer
Free blank 128 × 128 template
A transparent 128 × 128 px PNG, ready to open in Photoshop, GIMP, Canva or Photopea.
Tips for your discord emoji
- Emojis usually show at 22–48 px in chat, so simple shapes and thick outlines read best.
- Animated GIF emojis hit the 256 KB limit fast. Fewer frames and fewer colours keep them small.
- Using animated emojis, or emojis from other servers, needs Discord Nitro.
More Discord sizes
- Discord Banner Size: 600 × 240 px (5 : 2)
- Discord Sticker Size: Exactly 320 × 320 px
- Discord Profile Picture Size: Up to 128 × 128 px (circle)
- Discord Server Icon Size: 512 × 512 px or larger
Other platforms
- Twitch Banner Size: 1200 × 480 px
- Twitch Offline Banner Size: 1920 × 1080 px
- Twitch Panel Size: 320 px (fixed)
- Twitch Emote Size: 112 × 112, 56 × 56, 28 × 28 px
- Twitch Badge Size: 72 × 72, 36 × 36, 18 × 18 px
- Twitch Profile Picture Size: 256 × 256 px
- Twitch Overlay Size: 1920 × 1080 px
- Kick Banner Size: 1280 × 700 px
- YouTube Banner Size: 2560 × 1440 px
- YouTube Thumbnail Size: 3840 × 2160 px (16 : 9)
- YouTube Profile Picture Size: 98 × 98 px (circle)
- Twitter (X) Header Size: 1500 × 500 px (3 : 1)
- TikTok Profile Picture Size: 200 × 200 px or larger, square