EmoteResize

YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIPS

YouTube Emote Sizemake a 48×48 membership emoji PNG

YouTube prefers 48×48 pixels for custom membership emoji. Resize your static artwork here, check how it reads at chat size, then download a PNG. Your image stays on your device.

Turn your image into a 48×48 PNG

Choose a static PNG, JPEG or WebP. For an animated GIF, choose a still frame first: YouTube displays GIF emoji as static images.

How should it fit the square?
Actual 48×48
Enlarged pixel check

Choose an image to see the export.

Download 48×48 PNG

PNG export does not remove a busy background or redraw tiny details. Check the 48px preview before you upload to YouTube.

YouTube membership emoji specifications

YouTube's official membership perks guide, checked October 1, 2026, says 48×48 pixels is preferred; dimensions from 48×48 to 480×480 are accepted, and the file must be less than 1 MB. JPEG, PNG and GIF are preferred formats, but a GIF displays as a still image. This tool exports a static 48×48 PNG and reports its file size.

Emoji, not badge

Custom emoji are used by members in comments and live chat. Loyalty badges appear next to members' names and are a different perk. Do not reuse Twitch's 112/56/28 ladder for YouTube emoji.

Design for a tiny display

Use one clear shape, strong contrast and little or no text. YouTube says emoji display around 24 points in chat, with higher-density screens using more image pixels. Judge the actual-size preview, not only the enlarged one.

Transparency and crop

Fit leaves transparent space around non-square artwork. Fill crops the edges. The PNG keeps transparent source pixels; a JPEG background remains part of the image.

Upload in YouTube Studio

Channel memberships must be available on your channel. In YouTube Studio, open Earn → Memberships → Your badges and emoji, then upload the file under custom emoji. Check the current YouTube interface for the final steps.

Source: YouTube Help — Create or manage your channel's memberships levels and perks. The page is maintained by YouTube; recheck it if your upload screen shows a different rule.

How to prepare one YouTube emoji

  1. 1 · Choose static artwork

    Use an image you own or can use, with a single expressive subject. This tool accepts PNG, JPEG and WebP; it does not process GIF animation.

  2. 2 · Fit or crop

    Fit retains the whole image with transparent space. Crop fills the square, which may cut off edges. Switch modes and inspect the true-size view.

  3. 3 · Download and check

    Download the 48×48 PNG, confirm the displayed file size is below 1 MB, then upload to your channel's membership emoji area.

Need files for another platform? Use the Twitch emote resizer for 112/56/28 or the Discord emote resizer for Discord emoji.

Common questions

Is 48×48 mandatory?

No. YouTube calls 48×48 preferred and accepts up to 480×480. This page targets the preferred 48×48 export.

Will an animated emoji play?

No. YouTube says uploaded GIF emoji display as static images. Export a still PNG if you want to control the frame.

Is this the badge tool?

No. YouTube membership badges are a separate asset type. This tool prepares custom membership emoji.

Does the image leave my browser?

No. The resize and PNG export run locally in your browser. No account is needed for this tool.