How to Make Custom Cat Emojis for Discord in 2 Minutes
Want your cat’s face as a custom emoji on your Discord server? With AI, you can turn a photo of your cat into a full set of expressive emojis in about 2 minutes — no design skills required.
This guide walks you through the entire process, from photo to uploaded Discord emote.
What You Need
- A photo of your cat (clear, well-lit, face visible)
- Server admin or “Manage Emojis” permission on a Discord server
- A browser (no app download needed)
Step 1: Generate Your Cat Emojis
The fastest way to create custom cat emojis is with an AI emoji maker. Here’s how:
- Go to PurrFam’s Discord Cat Emoji Maker
- Upload 1-3 photos of your cat
- Choose your pack size (18 emojis for the standard pack)
- The AI generates a complete set of emojis featuring your cat in different expressions — happy, sad, angry, surprised, sleeping, laughing, and more
- Download the emoji pack (each emoji is a separate PNG file, pre-sized for Discord)
The whole generation process takes about 10-20 minutes. Each emoji comes as a transparent PNG at the right size for Discord.
Step 2: Upload to Your Discord Server
On Desktop
- Open your Discord server
- Click the server name at the top left → Server Settings
- Go to Emoji in the left sidebar
- Click Upload Emoji
- Select the cat emoji PNG files from your download
- Discord will auto-name them based on the filename — you can rename each one
- Click Save Changes
On Mobile
- Open the Discord app → tap your server name
- Tap Settings (gear icon) → Emoji
- Tap Upload Emoji
- Select images from your camera roll
- Name each emoji and save
Step 3: Use Your Custom Cat Emojis
Once uploaded, you can use your custom emojis in several ways:
- In chat: Type
:emoji_name:or click the emoji picker and find them under the server emoji tab - As reactions: Click the reaction icon on any message, then select your custom emoji
- In server name/channel names: Some servers use custom emojis in channel names for decoration
Discord Emoji Limits
| Server Level | Emoji Slots | Animated Emoji Slots |
|---|---|---|
| No Boost | 50 | 50 |
| Level 1 (2 boosts) | 100 | 100 |
| Level 2 (7 boosts) | 150 | 150 |
| Level 3 (14 boosts) | 250 | 250 |
A standard PurrFam emoji pack of 18 emojis fits comfortably within any server’s limits.
Emoji Size Requirements
Discord emojis must be:
- Maximum 256 KB per file
- 128×128 pixels recommended (Discord displays at 32×32 or 48×48 but stores at higher resolution)
- PNG or GIF format (GIF for animated emojis)
PurrFam emojis are generated at the correct resolution and file size, so you can upload them directly without any resizing.
Tips for the Best Results
Photo quality matters. For the best AI-generated emojis:
- Use a clear, well-lit photo where your cat’s face is fully visible
- Avoid blurry or dark photos
- Front-facing photos work best
- Multiple photos from different angles give the AI more to work with
Name your emojis descriptively. Instead of :cat1:, :cat2:, use names like :mittens_happy:, :mittens_sleepy:, :mittens_angry:. This makes them easier to find in the emoji picker.
Share with your server. Let your server members know about the new emojis! Pin a message in your general channel showing off the full set.
Why Custom Cat Emojis?
Discord communities love personalized emojis. They:
- Make your server feel unique and personal
- Increase engagement (members use custom emojis more than default ones)
- Add personality to conversations
- Are a fun way to celebrate your cat
If you run a cat-themed Discord community, pet server, or just want your cat’s face available for reactions, custom AI emojis are the easiest way to make it happen.
Create Your Discord Cat Emojis Now
Ready to get started? Head to our Discord Cat Emoji Maker — upload your cat’s photo and get a full set of custom emojis in minutes.
We also have specialized makers for other platforms:
- Slack Cat Emoji Maker — custom emojis for your Slack workspace
- Telegram Cat Sticker Maker — sticker packs for Telegram
- AI Cat Emoji Maker — the full-featured emoji generator