Image Specs
Server Icon
| Dimensions | 128 × 128 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Displayed as a circle; animated GIF icons available for Boosted servers (Level 1+) |
Server Banner
| Dimensions | 960 × 540 px minimum (1920 × 1080 px is auto-resized) |
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Static banner at Boost Level 2; animated GIF banner at Level 3 |
Server Splash / Invite Background
| Dimensions | 1920 × 1080 px |
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| Max File Size | 8 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Shown on the invite screen; requires Boost Level 1+; cannot be animated (no GIF) |
Custom Emoji
| Dimensions | 128 × 128 px |
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| Max File Size | 256 KB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP |
| Notes | 50 emoji slots by default, rising to 100/150/250 at Boost Levels 1/2/3 |
Sticker
| Dimensions | 320 × 320 px (exact) |
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| Max File Size | 512 KB |
| File Formats | PNG, APNG |
| Notes | Static PNG or animated APNG (the API also accepts GIF and Lottie); animated stickers max 5 seconds; every server gets 5 sticker slots, rising to 15/30/60 at Boost Levels 1/2/3 |
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Video & File Specs
Video Upload (Standard)
| Max File Size | 20 MB |
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| File Formats | MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF |
| Notes | Default upload limit for free users; plays inline in chat. Raised from 10 MB to 20 MB on August 13, 2026 |
Video Upload (Nitro Basic)
| Max File Size | 50 MB |
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| File Formats | MP4, MOV, WebM |
| Notes | Discord Nitro Basic subscribers ($2.99/month) get 50 MB upload limit |
Video Upload (Nitro)
| Max File Size | 1 GB |
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| File Formats | MP4, MOV, WebM |
| Notes | Discord Nitro subscribers can share files up to 1 GB |
Screen Share / Go Live
| Resolution | Up to 4K at 60fps |
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| Notes | 720p 30fps for free users; 1080p 60fps for Nitro Basic; up to 4K 60fps for Nitro and Nitro Classic subscribers |
Text & Character Limits
Message
| Character Limit | 2,000 characters |
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| Notes | Nitro users can send messages up to 4,000 characters |
Server Name
| Character Limit | 100 characters |
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Channel Name
| Character Limit | 100 characters |
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| Notes | Lowercase, no spaces (hyphens allowed) |
Username (Display Name)
| Character Limit | 32 characters |
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About Me / Bio
| Character Limit | 190 characters |
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Server Description
| Character Limit | 120 characters |
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Profile & Server Assets
Profile Avatar
| Dimensions | 128 × 128 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Displayed as a circle; animated GIF avatars for Nitro subscribers |
Profile Banner
| Dimensions | 680 × 240 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Nitro subscribers only; shown at top of profile card |
Server Icon
| Dimensions | 128 × 128 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
Boost & Monetisation Assets
Server Boost Badge
| Dimensions | Auto-generated |
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| Notes | Awarded automatically based on Boost Level (1, 2, 3); shown in members' profiles |
Role Icon
| Dimensions | 64 × 64 px |
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| Max File Size | 256 KB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Requires Boost Level 2+; shown next to role name in member list |
Soundboard Sound
| Max File Size | 512 KB |
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| File Formats | MP3, OGG, WAV |
| Max Duration | Up to 5.2 seconds |
| Notes | Every server gets 8 sound slots, rising to 24/36/48 at Boost Levels 1/2/3 |