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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
Image pixels control detail; Foundry Dimensions control occupied grid units. Our 400px preset is a convenient starting point for a 1×1 token, not a Foundry requirement. A higher-resolution export does not configure the Actor or change its footprint.
Our optional larger exports are 800px, 1200px and 1600px. Choose based on source detail and intended zoom, then set the grid dimensions separately in Foundry.
| Creature Size | Suggested footprint | Suggested image pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | ½×½ | 400px |
| 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 | ✓ Depends on the artwork | ✓ Often smaller; compare your output |
| Foundry support | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported |
| Quality | ✓ Lossless | ✓ Lossy in this tool (92% quality) |
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:
Download and extract
Choose PNG or WebP and a useful pixel preset. Download the image, or extract the ZIP locally. The download contains artwork, not an Actor configuration.
Choose the token you intend to change
For future placements, open the Actor sheet and Prototype Token. For an existing scene token, right-click it and open the configuration gear. Placed tokens are independent copies.
Select the exported image
In Appearance, use the picker beside Image Path to upload or select the file. Upload access depends on your host and permissions. Confirm the image path and save.
Set the footprint
Set Dimensions (Grid Units), for example width 2 and height 2 for a Large creature. Artwork Scale changes appearance separately. Labels can vary by version or game system; review the saved token on your scene.
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.
Troubleshoot your Foundry token
Image missing? Reopen the image picker and check that the selected file still exists and is accessible to your players. A local download path on your computer is not a hosted Image Path.
Old token unchanged? Prototype edits apply to future placements. Edit an already placed token separately.
Wrong occupied space? Check Dimensions, then artwork Scale and transparent padding. Changing image resolution alone does not fix the footprint.
Blurry or white background? Use a detailed source and reduce excessive crop zoom. PNG and WebP preserve transparency outside the crop; neither removes the original portrait background.
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.
Yes. Both can use the same image. Sharpness depends on source detail, displayed size and zoom; Foundry does not require a different pixel size.
Our suggested exports are 400px, 800px, 1200px and 1600px. These are optional image resolutions, not Foundry requirements. Configure Dimensions in grid units separately.
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.
Official references
Checked November 5, 2026. Menu labels may vary by version and game system.