How to Make Discord Emotes

Create custom Discord emotes step-by-step. Video walkthrough and complete guide included.

How to Make Discord Emotes

Complete guide to creating and uploading Discord emotes.

Create Your Emote: Upload an image to our emoji maker. Choose an animation effect (shake, spin, party, etc.) or keep it static. Export at 128px (under 256 KB).
Open Discord Server Settings: Go to your Discord server and click the server name at the top. Select 'Server Settings' from the dropdown menu.
Navigate to Emoji: In Server Settings, click 'Emoji' in the left sidebar. Here you'll see all your server's custom emojis/emotes.
Upload Emote: Click 'Upload Emoji' button. Select your emote file (GIF or PNG, under 256 KB). Give it a name (use colons, e.g., :myemote:).
Use Your Emote: Your emote is now available! Type :emotename: in any channel to use it. Animated GIFs will animate automatically.

FAQ

What's the difference between Discord emojis and emotes?

Emojis are used in messages and reactions. Emotes are the same thing—custom animated or static images you upload to your server. Both terms are used interchangeably on Discord.

How do I upload emotes to Discord?

Go to your Discord server → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji. Select your file (under 256 KB). GIF files will automatically animate. Name your emote (use colons, e.g., :myemote:).

What size should Discord emotes be?

Discord supports up to 256 KB per emote. We recommend 128×128 px exports—Discord displays them at 32–48 px, so they scale perfectly.

Can Discord emotes be animated?

Yes! Upload GIF files under 256 KB and they'll animate automatically. Perfect for reactions and adding personality to your server.

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