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How to Export Tokens for Foundry VTT
The right sizes, formats, and import workflow for crisp tokens in your Foundry world.
Foundry VTT Token Sizes by Creature Size
Foundry VTT uses a default grid of 100 pixels per cell. For crisp rendering on retina displays, the community standard is 4× oversampling — meaning a Medium (1×1) token should be 400×400 pixels. This is larger than Roll20's 280px standard, so don't reuse Roll20 tokens directly if you want sharp results.
Larger creatures scale from there: a 2×2 Large token is 800px, a 3×3 Huge is 1200px, and a Gargantuan 4×4 reaches 1600px.
| Creature Size | Grid | Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | ½×½ | 200px |
| Small | 1×1 | 400px |
| Medium | 1×1 | 400px |
| Large | 2×2 | 800px |
| Huge | 3×3 | 1200px |
| Gargantuan | 4×4+ | 1600px |
See the full comparison with Roll20 sizes in the creature token size guide.
PNG vs WebP for Foundry
Foundry VTT supports both PNG and WebP. Each has trade-offs worth knowing before you batch-export an entire bestiary:
| Attribute | PNG | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | ✓ Full alpha | ✓ Full alpha |
| Browser support | ✓ Universal | ✓ All modern browsers |
| File size | Larger (~80–200 KB) | ✓ 30–60% smaller |
| Module compatibility | ✓ Works everywhere | Some older modules expect PNG |
| Quality | ✓ Lossless | ✓ Lossless or lossy |
Our recommendation:Use PNG for maximum compatibility. If you're hosting Foundry yourself and storage matters, WebP saves significant space — especially for large token libraries. RPG Token Maker lets you switch between formats with one click.
How to Import Tokens into Foundry
After exporting from RPG Token Maker with a Foundry preset, here's how to get tokens into your world:
Export with the Foundry preset
In RPG Token Maker, select "Foundry Standard (400px)" from the Export Size dropdown. For larger creatures, pick the corresponding Foundry preset (800px, 1200px, or 1600px).
Open your Foundry Data folder
Navigate to your Foundry VTT user data directory. Inside your world folder, find or create a tokens/ subfolder.
Copy your token files
Move or copy the exported PNG/WebP files into the tokens folder. Organize by campaign or faction to stay sane when your collection grows.
Assign tokens to actors
In Foundry, open an Actor sheet → click the token portrait → navigate to your tokens folder using the file picker → select the image. The token appears on the canvas at the correct size.
Pro tip:Use Foundry's built-in File Browser (accessible from any image picker) to upload files directly from your browser — no need to touch the data folder manually if you're on a hosted instance like Forge or Molten Hosting.
Replacing the RollAdvantage Token Module
The RollAdvantage token tool was a popular option for Foundry VTT users, but it's no longer maintained. If you relied on it, RPG Token Maker provides a straightforward alternative:
What RPG Token Maker offers instead:
It runs entirely in your browser — no Foundry module installation needed. Upload portraits, pick a border, and export at Foundry-native resolutions (400px, 800px, 1200px, 1600px). The image queue lets you process a full session's worth of tokens without repeating setup. Your border and color settings carry over between images automatically.
The workflow is the same whether you use Foundry, Roll20, or any other VTT — just switch the export preset. Try it now →
Since RPG Token Maker runs as a standalone web tool rather than a Foundry module, it works regardless of your Foundry version and doesn't conflict with other modules.
Foundry VTT Token FAQ
Yes. Foundry VTT supports WebP in modern versions, and it usually gives smaller file sizes than PNG with similar visual quality.
You can, but Roll20 exports are often 280px for Medium tokens. Foundry commonly uses 400px for 1×1, so reused Roll20 tokens may look softer.
A common baseline is 400px for Small/Medium (1×1), 800px for Large (2×2), 1200px for Huge (3×3), and 1600px for Gargantuan (4×4+).
Use PNG when you want maximum compatibility. Use WebP when you want smaller files and your setup is fully WebP-friendly.
No. You can export tokens from RPG Token Maker in your browser and import them through Foundry's standard file picker workflow.