What size should a Discord avatar be?

128×128 px is the displayed size; upload higher resolution for crispness, under 8 MB.

Can I use GIF avatars?

Animated GIF avatars require Discord Nitro.

JPG for photos; PNG if you need transparency in a static avatar.

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Discord avatar display size and upload limits. 128×128 recommended, 8 MB max. Formats and Nitro GIF rules.

Updated 2026-05-21

Asset	Size	Max file	Formats
avatar	128×128	8192 KB	png, jpg, gif, webp
server_banner	960×540	8192 KB	png, jpg
emoji	128×128	256 KB	png, jpg, gif

Official source · verified 2026-05-01

Animated GIF avatars require Nitro. Upload limit 8 MB for most users.

What size should a Discord avatar be?: 128×128 px is the displayed size; upload higher resolution for crispness, under 8 MB.
Can I use GIF avatars?: Animated GIF avatars require Discord Nitro.
PNG or JPG for avatars?: JPG for photos; PNG if you need transparency in a static avatar.