Discord · Image sizes
Size Discord avatars and banners separately
Avatars are tiny circles in every server. Profile banners are wider art for Nitro profiles. Crop each surface instead of stretching one file.
Sizes on Discord
Open a guide for exact pixels, safe zones, and an in-browser crop for that surface.
Chat icons vs profile flair
Discord avatars must read at very small sizes. Busy designs and thin text fail. Fill the circle with a bold mark or face.
Profile banners are a different ratio. Treat them like a short billboard behind your username—not a square avatar upscale.
Server icons follow the same circular logic as personal avatars—reuse the composition habit, not necessarily the same art.
Quick picks
Match the task to the guide so you do not export the wrong ratio.
- Changing the circle in chat → Avatar.
- Nitro profile strip → Banner.
- Server icon → same circular rules as avatar.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Discord avatar?
512×512 is a strong square upload. Discord displays it as a circle.
What size is a Discord banner?
960×540 is a common profile banner target. Keep type inside a safe margin.
Do I need Nitro for a banner?
Profile banners are a Nitro feature for many accounts—confirm in Discord for your plan.
Can I use a Twitch badge as my Discord avatar?
Reuse the art, but re-crop to a clean circle-safe square.