Recommended upload
Recommended512×512 1:1
Clear square for community settings. Reddit still shows a circle (or tight rounded mark) in most lists.
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Reddit Community Icon Size
A community icon is the circle that represents a subreddit in feeds and search. Export a clear square, keep the mark centered, then download in your browser.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your Reddit community icon
512 × 512
Add a photo to crop
Upload a logo or mark—or try the sample—then keep the full mark inside the circle before you download.
Size specs
Square upload for a circular community mark. Wide wordmarks get clipped—prefer a centered icon or stacked lockup.
Publish
Export this for Reddit upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended upload Recommended | 512×512 | 1:1 | Clear square for community settings. Reddit still shows a circle (or tight rounded mark) in most lists. | Use in tool |
What Reddit shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Common display reference
256×256 1:1
Typical on-screen community icon size. Prefer the larger upload when the mark is detailed.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common display reference | 256×256 | 1:1 | Typical on-screen community icon size. Prefer the larger upload when the mark is detailed. | Use in tool |
The subreddit mark has to work at list size
Community icons show up in search, sidebars, and feed rows next to post titles. At that size, a horizontal website wordmark usually fails. A simple centered symbol or stacked lockup survives better.
Upload a clear square—512×512 is a practical target—and keep the full mark inside the circular guide. Soft screenshots of an old Snoo mashup or a busy collage become mud after compression.
This is not your personal profile picture. Moderators upload community icons in community appearance settings. Personal avatars still live on the user profile.
Pair the icon with the community banner. Matching colors help recognition; forcing one finished export to do both jobs does not.
Good vs weak crop
Same circle mask—corners disappear; design for the tiny comment-size icon.
Readable as a tiny sub mark
- Centered icon inside the guide
- High contrast at list size
- Clear square export
Clipped or muddy
- Wide wordmark cut by the circle
- Busy collage that turns to noise
- Personal meme used as the community mark
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Community icon
512 × 512 (try)
This page. Subreddit circle in feeds and search.
Community banner
1920 × 384
Wide subreddit header—different guide.
Personal profile picture
512 × 512
Your account avatar—separate upload.
Post image
1200 × 628 or square
Feed cards—not the community mark.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Community icon | 512 × 512 (try) | This page. Subreddit circle in feeds and search. |
| Community banner | 1920 × 384 | Wide subreddit header—different guide. |
| Personal profile picture | 512 × 512 | Your account avatar—separate upload. |
| Post image | 1200 × 628 or square | Feed cards—not the community mark. |
Composition for community marks
Design for the smallest placement first. If the mark fails in a feed list, larger placements will not save it.
High contrast beats thin grey lines. Skip seasonal stickers baked into the lasting community icon unless you plan to replace it often.
- Prefer a single symbol over a paragraph of type.
- Keep a little padding inside the circle.
- Test dark and light Reddit themes if your community uses both.
File requirements
PNG is ideal for flat logos. JPG suits photo-based marks. Prefer sRGB. Keep files clear but not enormous.
- Recommended upload
- 512 × 512 px
- Common display
- About 256 × 256 px
- Shape
- Square upload → circle / tight mark
- Formats
- PNG for logos; JPG for photo marks
- Not a substitute
- Community banners or personal avatars
Community icon vs personal avatar
Personal avatars follow you across comments. Community icons brand the sub. Export both when you need them—do not overwrite one with the other.
- Profile picture size — your account circle
- Community banner size — wide subreddit header
Common mistakes
- Uploading a horizontal logo that loses half its letters.
- Using a low-contrast mark that disappears on dark theme.
- Shipping a soft screenshot from an old sidebar.
- Confusing this slot with the community banner upload.
How to use the crop tool
Upload your mark, choose Recommended upload (512×512), drag until the full icon sits inside the guide, then download. Processing stays on your device.
- Prefer PNG for flat brand marks.
- Use 256×256 only to sanity-check softness—not as the final master when the original is clear.
- Open the community banner guide next for the wide header.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the square PNG (or JPG) from the tool.
- 2
Open the subreddit → Mod tools / community appearance → icon → upload.
- 3
Confirm the small preview still shows the full mark.
- 4
Check the community in search and in a feed row on your phone.
- 5
If letters clip, switch to an icon-first lockup and re-crop.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Reddit community icon in 2026?
Use a clear square. About 256×256 is a common display size; uploading 512×512 usually looks better. Keep the mark inside a circular safe zone.
Is a community icon the same as my profile picture?
No. Community icons brand a subreddit. Profile pictures brand your account. They use similar circle habits but different upload screens.
PNG or JPG?
PNG for flat logos with hard edges. JPG for photo-based marks. Prefer sRGB either way.
Why does our logo look cut off?
Wide wordmarks get clipped by the circle. Redesign for a centered icon, or place a simplified mark inside the guide.
Who can upload the community icon?
Moderators with appearance permissions. Confirm inside Reddit mod tools for your community.
Should the icon match the banner?
Matching colors helps recognition. Still export two files—the circle and the wide header are different artboards.
Can we use an animated GIF?
Support can vary by client and settings. When in doubt, ship a clear still PNG first, then test animation inside Reddit.