Brandingbeginner9 min readupdated 11 Sept 2026

Designing a FiveM server logo that works everywhere

The short answer

Make two versions: a full logo (name + mark) and a compact mark that reads at 96×96 and inside a circle. Use bold shapes, few details and strong contrast on dark backgrounds; export an SVG master plus transparent PNGs (for example 512, 256 and 96 px). Avoid Rockstar/GTA logos and fonts that imply official endorsement, and test the logo in the real places — server list, Discord, loading screen — before finalising.

A server logo has a harder job than most: it has to work as a 96-pixel icon in the server list, on a dark loading screen, as a Discord avatar in a circle and on a TikTok thumbnail. Designing for the smallest and most cropped use first avoids a logo that only looks good on the designer’s mockup.

Designing a FiveM server logo that works everywhere — illustrated with a FiveM-compatible minimap render

#The versions you need

VersionUsed forNotes
Full logoLoading screen, website, bannersName + mark, horizontal or stacked
Compact markServer icon (96×96), Discord avatar, faviconMust survive circle crops
MonochromeWatermarks, overlays, merchWhite and black versions

#Legibility at small sizes

  • Few, bold shapes; thin lines and small text disappear at 96 px.
  • One or two letters (initials) often work better than the full name.
  • Keep important parts inside the centre circle — Discord crops avatars round.
  • Check it at 48 px too; that is how it looks in a crowded list.

Server icon specifics: FiveM server icon.

#Formats and exports

FileWhy
logo.svgMaster; scales to any size
logo-512.pngDiscord, website, loading screen
logo-256.pngGeneral use
icon-96.pngFiveM server icon (96×96 PNG)

Use transparent PNGs so the logo sits on any background. For the loading screen, an SVG or a 2× PNG stays sharp on 1440p and 4K — see resolution and scaling.

#Style choices that work

  • Test on dark backgrounds — FiveM, Discord and most loading screens are dark.
  • One accent colour; see the branding kit.
  • A display font with a licence that allows logo use.
  • Avoid copying the GTA V logo, the Rockstar logo or the Pricedown style so closely that it looks official.

#Briefing a designer

  1. Name, genre and tone (serious RP, gang RP, drift, racing).
  2. Two or three logos you like and why.
  3. Where it will be used, including the 96×96 icon.
  4. Deliverables: SVG, PNG sizes, monochrome versions, font files or names.
  5. Ownership: full rights to use and modify the logo.
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Questions

What size should a FiveM server logo be?
Keep an SVG master; export transparent PNGs such as 512×512 for Discord and web and 96×96 for the server icon.
Can I use the GTA logo for my server?
Avoid it — it is a trademark and implies official endorsement. Use your own brand.
Why does my logo look bad as a server icon?
It has too much detail for 96 pixels. Use a compact mark with bold shapes.
Should the logo have a transparent background?
Yes, so it works on loading screens, banners and Discord without a box around it.

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