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Discord server icon maker

Pick a symbol, your initials, or a picture, put it on a pattern or a moving scene, and make it move. See it in the server list and on an invite, then download it.

On the icon
Symbol colour
Behind it
Background
Pattern
Border ring

Left: the square you upload. Right: the circle Discord shows.

In Discord
Theme

Make it move

Every effect is playing on your icon. Animated icons need Boost level 1.

Still: saves a 512 by 512 PNG.

How to change your server icon

  1. 1

    Pick the look

    Use your server's initials, one of 18 symbols, or a picture. Put it on a colour, a gradient, a pattern, or a moving scene.

  2. 2

    Make it move (optional)

    Pick an effect like Pulse, Sparkle, or On fire. The server list preview plays it the way Discord shows animated icons.

  3. 3

    Upload it

    Download the file, then open Server Settings, Server Profile, and press Change Icon. You need the Manage Server permission.

Discord server icon size and rules

  • SizeAt least 512 by 512 pixels. Still icons save at exactly 512 by 512.
  • ShapeUpload a square. Discord shows a circle in the server list and a rounded square on hover.
  • Animated iconsGIF icons need Server Boost level 1. The maker saves them at 256 by 256 so they stay light.
  • Who can change itMembers with the Manage Server permission.
  • No icon?Discord shows the name's initials on grey. A bold icon is easier to spot in a long server list.
  • Your picturesEverything is drawn in your browser. Pictures you add never leave your device.

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Discord server icon questions

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What size should a Discord server icon be?
At least 512 by 512 pixels, in a square. Discord shows it as a circle, so anything in the corners gets cut off. This maker saves exactly 512 by 512.
How do I make an animated server icon?
Pick a symbol or initials, choose an effect like Pulse or Sparkle (or a moving scene behind it), and download the GIF. The server needs Boost level 1 to use it.
How do I change my Discord server icon?
Open Server Settings, then Server Profile (Overview on older apps), and press Change Icon. You need the Manage Server permission.
Why does my server icon look cut off?
Discord crops the icon into a circle. Watch the circle preview here and keep the main part in the middle.
Can I use initials like Discord does?
Yes. Type your server name and pick Initials. The maker uses the first letters, like Discord does for servers with no icon, but in a style and on colours you choose.

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