Discord Role Icon Resizer
Discord role icons are tiny. Upload artwork at 64x64 pixels and keep it under 256 KB, or Discord rejects it or squeezes it into something unreadable.
Discord role icon size
Discord role icon size: 64x64 px square, max 256 KB (PNG, JPG, or GIF).
Role icons are a separate image from the server icon (512x512 px) and from custom emoji (128x128 px). Custom role icons require the server to have the Role Icons feature available.
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Sources
We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
- Discord Support - Role Icons - Discord documents the 64x64 pixel role icon and the 256 KB file limit.
Why 64x64 Pixels?
Discord renders role icons in a small square next to usernames. Supplying the artwork at 64x64 pixels avoids the extra downscaling step that softens fine detail, and it keeps the file comfortably inside the 256 KB limit.
Design for a Tiny Canvas
Thin outlines, gradients, and text usually disappear at 64 pixels. A single bold shape with strong contrast against both light and dark Discord themes reads far better in the member list.
Resize Without Editing Software
Upload any image, apply the 64x64 preset, and review the crop before downloading. Use PNG when the icon needs a transparent background so it sits cleanly on the chat backdrop.
How to resize an image for a Discord role icon?
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Step 1: Step 1: Pick simple artwork
Choose a symbol, badge, or logo mark with one clear focal shape. Detailed photos rarely survive a 64 pixel square.
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Step 2: Step 2: Resize to 64 x 64
Apply the 64 x 64 pixel square preset and check the preview so the subject is centred and nothing important is cropped.
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Step 3: Step 3: Export under 256 KB
Download as PNG for transparency or JPG for photographic artwork, then confirm the file is under Discord's 256 KB role icon limit.
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Step 4: Step 4: Apply the icon
Open Server Settings, choose Roles, select the role, and upload the image under Role Icon. Review how it looks next to member names.
Discord role icons are 64 x 64 pixels with a maximum file size of 256 KB. Larger images are accepted but get downscaled, which can soften small details.
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