How to Make a Discord Emoji
This guide walks you through creating custom Discord emojis using FastEdit. Discord requires emojis to be 128x128 pixels and under 256KB. FastEdit handles the resizing and optimization automatically with its Discord Emoji preset.
Steps
01
Open FastEdit
Go to fastedit.net. No account or installation is required.
02
Drop your image or GIF
Drag and drop your source image or animated GIF onto the editor. PNG, GIF, WebP, JPEG, and many other formats are supported.
03
Select the Discord Emoji preset
Open the presets menu and select Discord Emoji. This automatically configures output to 128x128 WebP with a 256KB size limit.
04
Preview your emoji
Check the preview to make sure your emoji looks good at the small size. Simple, high-contrast designs work best. Use the crop tool if you need to reframe.
05
Export
Click Export to download the optimized emoji file. Upload it to your Discord server via Server Settings > Emoji.
Tips
- Use images with transparent backgrounds for a cleaner look in chat. PNG and WebP both support transparency.
- Keep designs simple: emojis display at very small sizes in chat, so fine details get lost.
- Animated emojis (GIF/animated WebP) require Discord Nitro for members to use. Static emojis work for everyone.
- Discord supports up to 50 custom emojis per server (or more with boost levels). Animated and static emojis have separate slots.