Resize image for a Discord emoji
Make any image a Discord emoji: 128 × 128 px and under 256 KB, with transparency kept.
Drop an image, or choose a file
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC or GIF. Any size.
Your file never leaves your device
Discord limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Custom emoji | Under 256 KB, up to 128 × 128 pxJPEG, PNG, GIF or WebP. Shown at 32 × 32. | support.discord.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitWhy files fail on Discord
Discord emoji must be under 256 KB, and images bigger than 128 × 128 are scaled down to a tiny 32 × 32. Large photos get rejected or look muddy.
What this preset does
This preset fits your image into a 128 × 128 square without cropping, keeps transparent areas transparent and saves a PNG under 256 KB.
Questions
- What size is a Discord emoji?
- Up to 128 × 128 px and under 256 KB. Discord shows it at 32 × 32.
- Which file types work?
- JPEG, PNG, GIF and WebP. PNG keeps transparent backgrounds.
- How do I make an animated emoji?
- Use the Discord animated emoji preset, which turns a clip into a GIF under 256 KB.