# Designing a FiveM server logo that works everywhere

> Design a FiveM server logo that reads everywhere: full logo vs compact mark, legibility at 96×96 for the server icon, SVG and PNG exports, transparent backgrounds, contrast on dark UIs, colour and font choices, avoiding GTA/Rockstar trademarks, briefing a designer and testing the logo in context.

Source: https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-logo-design · FAM Tools · published 2026-09-11 · updated 2026-09-11 · about 9 min

**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.

## Key points

- Design the small version first.
- Full logo + compact mark.
- SVG master, transparent PNG exports.
- High contrast on dark UIs.
- No official GTA/Rockstar logos.

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.

## The versions you need

| Version | Used for | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full logo | Loading screen, website, banners | Name + mark, horizontal or stacked |
| Compact mark | Server icon (96×96), Discord avatar, favicon | Must survive circle crops |
| Monochrome | Watermarks, overlays, merch | White 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](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-icon).

## Formats and exports

| File | Why |
| --- | --- |
| `logo.svg` | Master; scales to any size |
| `logo-512.png` | Discord, website, loading screen |
| `logo-256.png` | General use |
| `icon-96.png` | FiveM 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](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-loading-screen-resolution-responsive).

## Style choices that work

- Test on dark backgrounds — FiveM, Discord and most loading screens are dark.
- One accent colour; see the [branding kit](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-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.

> **Trademarks** — Rockstar and GTA logos are trademarks. A server logo should be clearly your own brand, not something that looks like an official product.

## 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.

## 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.

## Related

- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-branding-kit
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-icon
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-image-sizes-assets-guide
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-discord-server-branding-sizes