{"id":7664,"date":"2024-11-13T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/?p=7664"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:32:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:32:47","slug":"discord-avatar-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/discord-avatar-size\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ideal Discord Avatar Size + Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discord is a popular community-centric chat platform that draws in millions of gamers, fandom groups, and loyal followers. Although it began primarily as a chat app for gaming communities, Discord has rapidly expanded into multiple spaces and industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With over 196 million monthly active users<\/a><\/span>, it’s clear that Discord is booming. Users who want to get in on the fun will need a properly sized Discord avatar (or profile picture).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to set up a great Discord avatar that reflects who you are as an individual or brand. Once you learn your way around the platform, it\u2019s easy to set up or change the image. If you\u2019re wondering about the right Discord avatar size and want to learn how to set your profile picture, read on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Discord Avatar Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"discord-avatar-size\"\n

The best Discord avatar size is 128 x 128 pixels <\/strong>with a 1:1 aspect ratio. However, you\u2019ll actually want to upload a larger square image. <\/span><\/p>\n

Discord will automatically scale your image down to the appropriate dimensions, but using a larger image ensures you retain high-quality resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discord Avatar Image Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to Discord, you can upload multiple file formats. Avatars can be in JPG or PNG format, and must be under 10MB in size. If you\u2019re a paid Nitro subscriber, you also have the option of uploading an animated GIF for your avatar.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Choose the Right Discord Avatar Image<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like any profile on social media, choosing the right image and optimizing the proper Discord avatar size is important. A picture can convey and communicate so much, so it\u2019s crucial to spend some time thinking about what kind of image you want to represent you or your brand on Discord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To cultivate brand awareness and help your users recognize you, you\u2019ll want to choose an image that aligns with your brand and is easy to understand at a glance. If your Discord use is more personal, then choose an image that reflects your interests or something about your unique personality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eye-catching, colorful images work well for Discord avatars, as well as an image of your face (if you choose not to be anonymous) or an illustration that depicts you or your brand. Design tools like Snappa can help with creating custom avatars for your Discord profile. Let\u2019s take a look at how to create your Discord avatar, plus some best practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Create a Discord Avatar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To make a Discord avatar in Snappa<\/a>, you can start by entering in a custom graphic size. Even though Discord\u2019s avatars display at 128 x 128 pixels, we recommend using larger square dimensions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Enter in 500 x 500 pixels to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n\"\"\n

Once you\u2019ve entered your image size, click Create. Snappa will display your graphic in the editor, and you can get to work customizing it. You can add pictures, text, icons, shapes, and background patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to use one of our free stock images<\/a>, click the Background button and type in your search term for a wide selection of photos. Once you\u2019ve chosen an image that aligns with your Discord profile, click on it to add it to your custom graphic.<\/span><\/p>\n\"snappa\n

When you\u2019re satisfied with the positioning of your image, make sure to Save and Download. Keep in mind that Discord avatars are circular, so you\u2019ll likely need to zoom and reposition when you upload your Discord profile picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the best resolution, consider downloading a PNG file from Snappa.<\/span><\/p>\n\"snappa\n

Once you\u2019ve downloaded your image file, you\u2019re ready to head over to Discord and set it as your avatar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Set Your Discord Avatar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve created and downloaded an image with the best Discord avatar size, open Discord and click the <\/span>Settings cog<\/span><\/a> by your username in the bottom-left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n\"Settings\n

From there, click Edit User Profile.<\/span><\/p>\n\"How\n

Then select Change Avatar and upload the image you downloaded from Snappa.<\/span><\/p>\n\"How\n

You can now zoom in and reposition your Discord avatar image to fit within the circular crop. After everything looks good, click Apply, then Save Changes to set your Discord profile picture.<\/p>\n\"How\n

NOTE: If you use the Discord mobile app, swipe left as if you\u2019re viewing your channel list. In the bottom right corner of your screen, you\u2019ll see your avatar (or Discord\u2019s default). Click on the avatar to access your User Settings. You can then add your new avatar simply by tapping on the profile icon at the top of your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discord Avatar Best Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s more to your profile picture than just the proper Discord avatar size. For the best experience on the app, there are some best practices and guidelines you should follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n