Resize Image for Discord Server Icon
Discord server icons display as circles at various sizes across desktop and mobile. The optimal upload size is 512x512 pixels. ImageGates resizes your logo or image to this exact dimension for a crisp, professional server icon.
Discord server icon, banner and avatar dimensions
Discord renders the server icon as a circle at 48 px in the server rail, so the design has to survive extreme downscaling and a circular mask. Anything with fine detail or a full wordmark disappears at that size.
Exact specifications:
- Server icon upload: 512×512 px (1:1)
- Displayed at: 48 px in the server rail, 100 px in server settings
- Server banner: 960×540 px (16:9)
- Invite splash: 1920×1080 px
- File size ceiling: 8 MB (10 MB with Nitro boost levels)
What causes a rejected or degraded result:
- Using a rectangular logo — the circular mask clips the left and right of it.
- Putting the full server name in the icon; two letters or a symbol is the readable maximum at 48 px.
- Uploading an animated GIF icon without the required server boost level, which silently falls back to a still frame.
Preparation order that avoids rework:
- Design inside a circle-safe square: keep everything within the central 80% of the 512 px canvas.
- Export as PNG for a crisp edge on both light and dark themes.
- Zoom to 48 px to confirm it still reads.
How to use this tool
- Upload logo or image — Select the image you want as your Discord server icon.
- Resize to 512x512 — ImageGates resizes to Discord's recommended server icon dimensions.
- Upload to Discord — Download and set in Discord Server Settings > Overview.
Guide
Your Discord server icon is the first thing members and potential joiners see. It appears in the server list, invites, search results, and notifications.
Discord image sizes: - Server icon: 512 x 512 px (displayed as circle) - Server banner: 960 x 540 px (Boost Level 1+) - Server invite splash: 1920 x 1080 px (Boost Level 1+) - Role icons: 64 x 64 px (Boost Level 2+) - User avatar: 128 x 128 px (recommended)
Server icon design tips: - Use bold, simple designs visible at 32px (smallest display size) - High contrast between icon and Discord's dark background - Avoid fine text — it's unreadable at small sizes - Consider how the circular crop affects your design - Use PNG for logos with transparency
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Discord server icon?
Discord recommends 512x512 pixels. The icon is displayed as a circle, so keep important content away from the corners. Minimum is 128x128.
Can I use a GIF as a Discord server icon?
Animated GIF server icons are only available for servers with Nitro Boost Level 1 or higher. Standard servers must use static JPG or PNG images.
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