Discord PFP Generator
Design a unique Discord profile picture entirely in your browser. Pick gradient color pairs, random abstract patterns and a style, then export a sharp 512x512 PNG (Discord displays it at 128x128, so the extra resolution stays crisp). Nothing is uploaded and there are no watermarks.
- Free, no limits
- No login
- Runs in your browser
Circle preview - exactly how Discord shows it.
About this tool
This generator draws your avatar on a canvas in your browser: a gradient base, an optional abstract pattern and up to three characters of text. The export is a 512x512 PNG, which is four times the size Discord displays, so it stays sharp on high-DPI screens.
Nothing is uploaded and there are no watermarks or accounts.
How to use
Pick a color style and pattern from the options.
Watch the live preview update instantly.
Download the 512x512 PNG, then upload it as your Discord avatar.
What makes an avatar work at 32 pixels
Your avatar is displayed at 32x32 next to every message you send. That is the size that matters, not the 128 in your profile popout and certainly not the 1024 Discord stores. An avatar is effectively a 32-pixel icon that occasionally gets shown larger.
At that size, identity comes from silhouette and colour rather than detail. A single strong shape in a distinctive colour is recognisable in a fast-scrolling channel; a detailed illustration collapses into mush. The circular crop removes the corners entirely, so compositions that rely on them do not survive.
Contrast against both themes matters more than most people account for. Discord's dark theme background is very close to black and its light theme is near-white, so an avatar that is mostly one or the other will visually vanish for half your audience.
Why gradient avatars work well on Discord
Discord crops every avatar into a circle and shows it small next to messages. Photos lose detail at that size, while a two-colour gradient with large initials stays readable in the member list and in chat.
If you want a photo instead, crop it into a circle first with the PFP cropper so nothing important sits in the corners that get cut off.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a Discord pfp be?
Upload a square image of at least 128x128. Discord renders avatars at 128x128, but a 512x512 file looks noticeably crisper on retina displays.
Can I use this for a server icon too?
Yes. Server icons use the same square-into-circle framing, so the exported PNG works for both.
Is an animated pfp possible?
Animated (GIF) avatars require Discord Nitro. This tool exports a static PNG.
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