Compress HEIC Images for Discord
Discord displays images inline in chat channels and DMs. Optimized images load faster in channels, look sharp in server media galleries, and reduce bandwidth for members. High Efficiency Image Format — the default photo format on iPhones and modern Apple devices. Excellent compression. Use ImageSmith to compress your HEIC images to the ideal file size for Discord — target under 8,192KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
PNG
Max file size
8,192KB
Dimensions
1280×720 for shared images, 512×512 for server icons
✓Discord free accounts have 8MB upload limit per file
✓Server icons must be square — use 512×512 PNG with transparency
✓Discord Nitro raises the file limit to 500MB
✓Use PNG for server icons and emojis to preserve transparency
Compress HEIC for Other Platforms
Compress HEIC for Discord — FAQ
Discord works best with images under 8,192KB. Recommended dimensions: 1280×720 for shared images, 512×512 for server icons. ImageSmith can compress HEIC images to any target size in seconds.
Discord primarily supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP. Converting to PNG is recommended for best compatibility.
Upload your HEIC image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 8,192KB, and compress. Discord free accounts have 8MB upload limit per file
Discord free accounts can upload files up to 8MB. Discord Nitro raises this to 500MB. Server icons should be 512×512 PNG with a transparent background.