Emoji Design
Design guidelines for creating crisp, clear emojis. Color limits, anti-aliasing, and best practices explained.
FAQ
What are emoji color limits?
GIF format supports up to 256 colors per frame. Our tool automatically optimizes colors to stay within this limit while maintaining quality. For best results, use images with clear, distinct colors rather than gradients.
What is anti-aliasing and why does it matter?
Anti-aliasing smooths jagged edges by blending pixels. For emojis displayed at small sizes (32–48px), subtle anti-aliasing helps, but too much can cause blur. Use solid outlines with slight anti-aliasing for best results.
How do I design emojis that look good at small sizes?
Use simple, bold shapes with high contrast. Avoid fine details that disappear at 32px. Use solid colors instead of gradients. Keep designs minimal and recognizable. Test your emoji at actual display size (32–48px) before finalizing.
What file format is best for emoji design?
PNG with transparency works best for source images. Export as GIF for animated emojis or PNG for static. WebP offers better compression and quality for Discord.
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