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Server Icon Resizer
Your server icon is the thumbnail in the multiplayer list. Upload a logo, export 64×64 server-icon.png, drop it in your server root.
Design tips for 64×64 server icons
Bold shapes and high contrast work at tiny size — thin lines and gradients muddy. One or two colours maximum. Letter logos need large readable text.
A distinctive icon improves click-through on server lists and helps returning players find your server in a long multiplayer list.
Export sizes this tool provides
| Size | Use case | Filename |
|---|---|---|
| 64×64 | Java server list icon | server-icon.png |
| 468×60 | Listing site banner | banner.png |
| 400×400 | Discord embed / social | discord.png |
Pair icon with MOTD for a polished listing
Icon + styled MOTD is the minimum professional presentation in the multiplayer list. Build MOTD text in the MOTD generator after exporting your icon. Both appear together when players refresh the server list.
How to use this tool
- 1
Upload your image
Use a square logo or screenshot — PNG or JPG. The tool crops to center and scales to the selected output size.
- 2
Select 64×64 server icon
Choose "Server icon (64×64)" for server-icon.png. Preview at actual size — fine detail disappears at 64 pixels.
- 3
Download and install
Save as server-icon.png in your server root next to paper.jar. Restart the server. Remove and re-add the server in multiplayer to refresh cached icons.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Minecraft server icon?
Exactly 64×64 pixels PNG named server-icon.png in the server root. Wrong size or JPEG format is ignored — default grass block icon shows instead.
Where do I put server-icon.png?
Server root folder next to paper.jar and server.properties. Restart after adding. Hosting panels often have an upload button for the same file.
Why is my server icon not showing?
Not 64×64 PNG, wrong filename, server not restarted, or client cache — remove and re-add server in multiplayer list.
Can I use an animated GIF as a server icon?
No. Only static 64×64 PNG. Animated icons are not supported in vanilla server list.
What banner size does this tool export?
468×60 for listing site banners and 400×400 for Discord embeds — external promotion, not in-game server list.
Does the icon appear on server listing websites?
Listing sites like this one may use a separate uploaded banner. server-icon.png only affects the in-game Minecraft multiplayer list and some launchers.
Can I update the icon without restarting?
Java Edition requires a server restart to reload server-icon.png. Players may also need to refresh their server list entry to clear cached icons.