Discord Tutorial

How to Create Discord Avatar

Learn how to create the perfect Discord profile picture using Square Face Generator. From creating your avatar to setting it in Discord - we've got you covered!

Discord Avatar Requirements

Before creating your avatar, here's what you need to know about Discord's profile picture specifications:

  • Recommended Size128x128 px
  • Maximum Size8MB
  • Supported FormatsPNG, JPG, GIF
  • Display ShapeCircle (cropped)
  • Nitro AnimatedGIF supported
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Your avatar will appear like this in Discord

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to create and set your Discord avatar

1

Open Square Face Generator

Go to our homepage and scroll down to the avatar generator. It works instantly in your browser - no downloads needed!

2

Design Your Avatar

Customize your square face with skin tone, hair style, eyes, and accessories. For Discord, we recommend using bold colors and simple designs that look good at small sizes.

3

Download as PNG

Click the download button to save your avatar. The PNG format is perfect for Discord and maintains image quality.

4

Open Discord Settings

In Discord (desktop or mobile), click the gear icon next to your username to open User Settings.

5

Go to My Account

In the left sidebar, make sure you're in "My Account" section. You'll see your current profile picture.

6

Upload Your New Avatar

Click on your current avatar or the "Change Avatar" button. Select your downloaded PNG file, adjust the crop if needed, and save. Done!

Discord Avatar Sizes

Understanding how your avatar appears in different contexts

16px

Tiny

Message reactions and mentions

32px

Small

Member list sidebar

40px

Medium

Chat messages

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