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Discord specifications

Find current Discord specifications for profiles, servers, banners and embedded media. Compare dimensions, aspect ratios, file formats and source guidance.

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Profile Picture

Recommended
PlacementUser Profile
Dimensions512×512
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typePNG; GIF for eligible Nitro avatars
File sizeUp to 8MB
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
NotesDiscord’s official article lists supported types but does not publish a fixed recommended pixel size for user avatars; 512×512 remains a practical template.

Profile Banner

Official
PlacementUser Profile
Dimensions680×240
Aspect ratio17:6
FormatImage
File typePNG, JPG, animated GIF
File sizeUnder 10MB
Minimum680×240 pixels
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Server Icon

Recommended
PlacementServer
Dimensions128×128
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Minimum128×128 pixels
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Discord Server Profile
NotesRecommended square server-icon canvas. Discord documents server icon customization and supports power-of-two CDN image sizes, but does not mandate a 128×128 upload.

Server Banner

Official
PlacementServer
Dimensions960×540
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatImage
File typeImage or GIF
Minimum960×540 pixels
Requirements
  • Keep the top 48px simple and free of busy imagery
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Custom Emoji

Recommended
PlacementMessages
Dimensions128×128
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
File sizeUnder 256KB
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
Notes128×128 is a production recommendation; Discord’s current official requirement is the file-size and supported-format limit.

Custom Sticker

Official
PlacementMessages
Dimensions320×320
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typePNG or APNG
File sizeUp to 512KB
Requirements
  • Exactly 320×320 pixels
  • Provide a matching Unicode emoji; description is recommended for accessibility
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Role Icon

Official
PlacementServer Role
Dimensions64×64
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 256KB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Server Invite Background

Official
PlacementServer Invite
Dimensions1920×1080
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Source Discord Support
NotesDiscord’s supplied Help Center does not publish a current fixed requirement on the landing page; retain this common template as a recommendation, not an official limit.

Embed Image

Recommended
PlacementLink Embed
Dimensions1200×630
Aspect ratio1.91:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Discord Link Previews
NotesDiscord documents images in automatic link previews but does not publish 1200×630 as a required size. This remains a recommended Open Graph canvas.