SVG vs PNG for Discord Emotes
Why Discord emotes must be PNG or GIF and where SVG fits in the workflow.
Discord's Emote Requirements
Discord emotes must be uploaded as PNG, JPG, or GIF, typically small and square (recommended 128x128 or 256x256). SVG isn't supported for upload, but it's the ideal design format for clean, scalable emote art you then export.
- Discord accepts PNG/JPG/GIF emotes, not SVG
- Design around small square sizes (128–256px)
- SVG is for designing, PNG for uploading
Designing Crisp Emotes
Create emote art as SVG so bold shapes stay clean, then export a small PNG with transparency. Because emotes display tiny, simple high-contrast SVG designs read best once exported.
- Design bold, simple shapes in SVG
- Export transparent PNG at emote size
- High contrast reads best at tiny sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload an SVG as a Discord emote?
No — Discord only accepts PNG, JPG, and GIF for emotes; design in SVG, then export a transparent PNG to upload.
What size should Discord emotes be?
Discord resizes emotes small, so design at 128x128 or 256x256 with bold, high-contrast shapes that stay legible when tiny.
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