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How to Make a Discord Server Icon (512×512)

Discord shows server icons at a tiny 48 px in the sidebar and a 128 px circle in the member list. The format rule is simple — 512×512 square PNG — but the design rule is brutal: if it cannot read at 48 px, it fails.

The short version

Follow the steps below with the free Resize Image tool — it runs entirely in your browser, needs no upload, account or watermark, and finishes in about a minute.

Step by step

1
Start from a bold simple mark

One face, one letter, one shape — detail disappears at sidebar size.

2
Crop square and resize to 512×512

The resizer gives you exact pixels; keep the ratio locked.

3
Export PNG for flat art

JPEG only for photos; PNG keeps logo edges and transparency.

4
Upload

Server Settings → Overview → Icon (or User Settings → Avatar).

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Pro tips & common mistakes

  • Squint-test the design: if it blurs into a blob at arm’s length, simplify it.
  • Use high-contrast colours — Discord’s dark UI eats dark icons.
  • Animated icons need server boosts, but the frame size stays 512×512.

The exact requirement

Need the precise numbers? This task pairs with our full spec sheet: Discord Server Icon & Avatar Size.

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Frequently asked questions

What size Discord server icon is best?
Exactly 512×512 px — that is what Discord resamples from, and it stays crisp even on large screens.
Why does my Discord icon look cut?
Icons are circle-masked in most views — corners are invisible; keep the subject inside the centre disc.
Can the icon be a JPEG?
Yes, but PNG is the right choice for logos and flat art — smaller and sharper.