Discord Server Icon Downloader
Server icons live on the same CDN as avatars and are stored far larger than the sidebar ever displays them. This tool takes a server ID or invite and returns the icon at up to 4096 pixels, with a preview at the sizes Discord actually renders it.
How to use the Server Icon Downloader
- Paste a server ID or an invite link.
- Pick the output resolution and format.
- Preview the icon at sidebar size, then download the full file.
Server Icon Specifications
Discord recommends an icon size of 512×512 pixels. In the desktop client and mobile app, icons are dynamically masked from circles to squircles with rounded corners (16px border-radius) when hovered or selected.
Animated Server Icons
If a server is boosted to Level 1, administrators can upload an animated GIF icon. This tool automatically detects animated icons (identified by an icon hash prefix of a_) and exports the full animation.
Server icon resolutions and how the CDN serves them
Discord stores server icons on its CDN and serves whatever size the client asks for through a size parameter on the URL. The client requests small versions because that is all the sidebar needs, so right-clicking and saving gives you a thumbnail rather than the uploaded file. Requesting a larger size returns a properly scaled version up to 4096 pixels.
Format follows the same pattern. The same asset can be served as PNG, WebP, or JPEG, and animated icons, which require Boost Level 1, are additionally available as GIF. An animated icon's hash begins with a distinguishing prefix, which is how you can tell before requesting whether a GIF version exists.
For design work, the size you see is not the size that matters. Icons render at roughly 48 pixels in the server sidebar and smaller still in some lists, and they are masked to a circle, so anything in the corners of a square source is cut. Previewing at actual display size is the only reliable way to know whether a logo still reads.
Common problems and fixes
- The download is low resolution
The default CDN request is small. Specify a larger size parameter, up to 4096. - The GIF version returns an error
The server does not have an animated icon, which requires Boost Level 1. - The icon looks cropped
Discord masks icons to a circle. Keep important detail away from the corners of the source image.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a Discord server icon?
Paste any invite link (e.g. discord.gg/minecraft) or server ID, select your desired resolution, and click Download Server Icon.
Can I download animated server icons as GIFs?
Yes. If the server has an animated icon (for Level 1+ boosted servers), it is automatically extracted as an animated GIF.
What is the recommended size when uploading a Discord server icon?
Discord recommends 512 × 512 pixels in PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF under 10 MB.
How do server icons appear in Discord?
In the server list, icons are rendered as 48 × 48 rounded squares (or circles on hover), and in server headers as 128 × 128 pixels.
Can I get an icon from just a Server ID?
If you have the server ID and its icon hash, you can retrieve the icon directly from cdn.discordapp.com/icons/SERVER_ID/ICON_HASH.png.
What is the maximum Discord server icon resolution?
The CDN serves up to 4096 pixels, though the stored original may be smaller if the owner uploaded a small file.
Can I download an animated server icon?
Yes, as a GIF, if the server has Boost Level 1 and the owner uploaded an animated icon.
What size should I upload a server icon at?
512 by 512 pixels is the usual recommendation, square, with important detail centred.