Discord server banner and icon size?

Icon 512×512 px; banner about 960×540 px (16:9); invite background about 1920×1080 px.

Discord server background template: what's 'background'?

Usually the invite background (splash) shown on invite pages, or the banner. Both are 16:9.

Are Discord server boost perks worth it for a community?

Not at launch. Consider them once the server is active and you want branding perks.

What size should a Discord server banner and icon be?

Updated November 12, 2026 · Copy & paste kits

Use a square icon of at least 512×512 px, a 16:9 server banner around 960×540 px and a 16:9 invite background around 1920×1080 px. The icon is free; the invite background unlocks at Boost Level 1, the banner at Level 2 and an animated banner at Level 3. Check Discord's Server Boost FAQ for current perks and boost counts.

Server images by boost level
Image	Recommended size	Unlocks at
Server icon	512×512 px, square	Free (animated icon: Level 1)
Invite background (splash)	1920×1080 px, 16:9	Level 1
Server banner	960×540 px, 16:9	Level 2
Animated banner	960×540 px, 16:9	Level 3
Role icons	64×64 px or larger, square	Level 2

Design tips

Icons show as circles: keep the logo inside the center 80%.
Banners show behind the server name in the channel list: avoid text in the top-left.
Test in both light and dark themes and on mobile.

Are boost perks worth it?

For most new communities, no: structure and events matter far more. Boosts become worth it when you want a banner, a vanity URL, higher upload limits or better audio quality for a large server. Members often boost on their own once the server is active.

Quick answers

Discord server banner and icon size?: Icon 512×512 px; banner about 960×540 px (16:9); invite background about 1920×1080 px.
Discord server background template: what's 'background'?: Usually the invite background (splash) shown on invite pages, or the banner. Both are 16:9.
Are Discord server boost perks worth it for a community?: Not at launch. Consider them once the server is active and you want branding perks.

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Checked: November 12, 2026. Discord changes features and menus often; if something looks different, the official help center is the source of truth. Discord Template Hub is not affiliated with Discord.