Discord sticker size and resizer
The short answer
A Discord sticker must be exactly 320 × 320 pixels as a PNG or APNG under 512 KB, and it renders at 160 px in chat — checked 31 July 2026.
Source: Discord Support — Tips for Sticker Creators FAQ · Last checked · CORROBORATED
Discord asks for stickers at exactly 320 × 320 because they render at 160 dp, in PNG or APNG under 512 KB. Discord’s support site blocks automated reads, so this was corroborated from the published article rather than quoted. This tool exports static PNG only — it will not flatten an animated upload silently.
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320 × 320 · 1:1
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Why this asset is awkward
Stickers are the one Discord asset with an exact required size rather than a recommendation: 320 × 320, no more and no less. Discord asks for double the render size because stickers display at 160 dp, and a 160-pixel upload looks soft on every modern screen.
The 512 KB ceiling is four times more generous than the emoji limit, but stickers are also four times the area — a photographic sticker will still fail it. This page resizes to exactly 320 × 320, keeps the alpha channel, and shows the byte count against the limit before you download.
Exact specification
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Formats | File limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discord sticker | 320 × 320 | 1:1 | png | 512 KB |
This one page also answers: discord sticker resizer, discord sticker dimensions, discord sticker compressor. They describe the same asset, so they share a single URL rather than getting a thin page each.
What the overlays mean
The inset box is our own guideline. A sticker renders at half its uploaded size, so a subject touching the canvas edge appears to collide with the message bubble around it. A 4% margin reads as deliberate spacing.
- 160 px render corekeep content here
- Social Toolshed guideline: a sticker renders at 160 dp in desktop chat, half the uploaded size. Keep the subject inside this box so nothing touches the edge at render size.
Three things that go wrong
- 01
Stickers are read at 160 px, not 320
The 160 px preview on this page is the real one. Detail that only exists in the 320 px version is detail nobody sees.
- 02
Transparency is what separates a sticker from a screenshot
A sticker with a white rectangle behind it looks pasted in. Use a cut-out subject and let the chat background show through.
- 03
Animated stickers are a different job
APNG stickers have to fit the same 512 KB with every frame included, which is why most animated stickers are simple. This tool handles static PNG only and will say so rather than flattening an animation.
Questions people actually ask
What size do Discord stickers have to be?
Exactly 320 × 320 pixels. Discord recommends this precise size because stickers render at 160 dp in desktop chat, so 320 gives a sharp result on high-density displays.
What is the Discord sticker file size limit?
512 KB, for both static PNG and animated APNG. This tool shows the exact output size before you download and flags anything over the limit.
What is the difference between a Discord sticker and an emoji?
Emoji are 128 × 128 under 256 KB and appear inline with text at about 22 px. Stickers are 320 × 320 under 512 KB, render at 160 px, and are sent as their own message. Different sizes, different limits, different tools — both are on this site.
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