Download & Upload Discord Emojis - Complete Guide

Complete 2026 guide for downloading, adding, and using custom Discord emojis. Free downloads in GIF and WebP formats.

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Find Your Emoji

Browse through our collection or use the search bar to find the perfect emoji for your Discord server.

Step 2: Download the Emoji

Click on any emoji to view its details page. Click the "Download" button to save the emoji file (GIF or WebP) directly to your device. The file will be saved with the correct format and name.

Step 3: Upload to Your Discord Server

In Discord, go to Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji. Select the downloaded file and give it a name. Make sure you have the "Manage Emojis and Stickers" permission.

For animated emojis (GIF): You need Discord Nitro or a Boosted server
For static emojis (WebP): Available to all servers
Maximum file size: 256KB

Step 4: Use Your Emoji

Type :emoji_name: in any Discord chat to use your newly added emoji!

📦 Discord Server Emoji Limits

Server Level	Static Emojis	Animated Emojis	Total Slots
Base (No Boosts)	50	50	100
Level 1 (2 Boosts)	100	100	200
Level 2 (7 Boosts)	150	150	300
Level 3 (14 Boosts)	250	250	500

💎 Discord Nitro Benefits: With Nitro, you can use custom emojis from ANY server you're in, across all your servers. Without Nitro, you can only use emojis from the current server.

📊 Emoji Formats Explained

🎬 Animated (GIF)

✅ Animated emojis with motion and effects
✅ Maximum 256KB file size
✅ Requires Discord Nitro for personal use
✅ Free for Level 1+ Boosted servers
✅ Best for expressive reactions

🖼️ Static (WebP/PNG)

✅ Non-animated, single frame image
✅ Smaller file size (~50-80% smaller)
✅ Available to all users without Nitro
✅ Better compression and quality
✅ Faster loading times

💡 Tips & Best Practices

Use descriptive names: Name your emojis clearly so they're easy to find when typing. For example, :happy_cat: instead of :cat1:. Avoid special characters and keep names under 32 characters.

Choose the right format: Use WebP for static emojis (smaller file size, better quality) and GIF for animations. Our download button provides the optimal format automatically.

Optimize file sizes: Discord's limit is 256KB per emoji. All emojis on Dismojis are already optimized and ready to upload. For animated emojis, consider downloading the static WebP version if file size is an issue.

Test visibility: Preview emojis at Discord size (32x32px in chat, 48x48px in reactions) to ensure they're clear and recognizable when small. Avoid overly detailed designs.

Organize by categories: Use consistent prefixes for emoji names to group them by theme (e.g., anime_, pepe_, meme_). This makes finding emojis faster.

Check permissions: You need the "Manage Emojis and Stickers" permission in your Discord server. Server owners and admins have this by default. Members need it assigned via roles.

Monitor your slots: Base servers get 50 static + 50 animated emoji slots. Each Boost level increases this limit. Level 3 servers can have up to 250 of each type!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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