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How to Export Tokens for Roll20
The right sizes, formats, and upload workflow — so your tokens look sharp on the grid.
Roll20 Token Sizes by Creature Size
Roll20 recommends artwork at four times its standard square grid resolution: 280×280 px. Use 560px for Large (2×2), 840px for Huge (3×3), and 1120px for Gargantuan (4×4+) tokens.
These are suggested image pixels. Set grid footprint separately after placing the token; a larger file does not automatically occupy more squares.
| Creature Size | Grid footprint | Suggested pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 1×1 | 280px |
| Large | 2×2 | 560px |
| Huge | 3×3 | 840px |
| Gargantuan | 4×4+ | 1120px |
See all sizes including Tiny and Small in the creature token size guide.
How to Export From RPG Token Maker for Roll20
Use the built-in Roll20 presets, export as transparent PNG, then upload directly to Roll20 Art Library.
Open RPG Token Maker
Go to rpgtokenmaker.com and upload your character portrait. Drag to reposition, zoom to frame the face.
Choose a border and color
Pick a built-in border and faction color for the current token. Use Apply appearance to all to copy them to the queue.
Select the Roll20 preset
Open the Export Size dropdown and pick "Roll20 Standard (280px)" for Medium creatures. Use Large/Huge presets for bigger tokens.
Download as PNG
Choose PNG and Download current image, or Download all ZIP after reviewing the queue. Extract ZIP contents before importing.
How to Upload Tokens to Roll20
Fast path: open campaign → Art Library → Upload PNG → drag token onto map.
Open your game and Art Library
Launch the game. In Art Library, choose My Library → Upload and select the exported PNG files. Extract a downloaded ZIP on your device first; do not upload the ZIP itself.
Place the uploaded image
As GM, select the Objects and Tokens layer. Drag the asset by its name from Uploaded Assets onto the tabletop.
Set occupied grid units
Right-click the placed token → Advanced → Set Dimensions. Choose units and set width and height, for example 1 × 1 for Medium or 2 × 2 for Large. Image pixels do not set these values.
Save a character default if needed
Configure the placed token, select it, then open the character’s edit view and use Use Selected Token. Save. Later edits to a placed token do not automatically update that default.
Pro tip:If you're prepping a full encounter, export all tokens first using RPG Token Maker's image queue, then upload them to Roll20 in one batch. The Art Library supports multi-file upload.
Tips for Roll20 Token Quality
Blurry at play size?
Check the source crop first. Enlarging a small portrait cannot restore detail. Try a less aggressive zoom and a larger export, then inspect it at your normal map zoom.
White corners or background?
Use PNG. Transparency outside the token shape is preserved, but the tool does not remove a background baked into the portrait.
Wrong footprint or upload rejected?
Set grid units with Set Dimensions, independently of image pixels. For upload problems, extract the ZIP, select PNG, check account storage and retry with a smaller file.
Roll20 Token FAQ
Use PNG for Roll20. Its Art Library documentation lists PNG; WebP is available in this tool for Foundry and other compatible applications. If an upload is rejected, export PNG and retry.
Use size-matched exports: Large 560px (2×2), Huge 840px (3×3), and Gargantuan 1120px (4×4+). Then resize on the map to the same grid footprint.
For Roll20, export Large creatures at 560px and Huge creatures at 840px. These are suggestions for image detail. Set the 2×2 or 3×3 footprint separately on the map.
For circular tokens, yes. Transparent PNG avoids white corners or background blocks and gives cleaner results on dark or textured maps.
Yes. Export your full set first from RPG Token Maker using the image queue, then extract the ZIP and upload the PNG files in Roll20 Art Library.
Official references
Checked November 5, 2026. Menu labels may vary by version and game system.