Recommended setup
- Mask: square
- Borders: thin ring, metal, or none for a flat card look
- Export size: 512 or 1024 depending on map zoom
Square token maker
Square Token Maker for VTT Maps, NPC Portraits, and Grid Tokens
Turn character art, monster portraits, and NPC images into square VTT tokens that read cleanly on grid maps and handouts.
People searching for a square token maker usually want a practical 1:1 export, not a long design essay. This page focuses on the decisions that matter before export: when a square token beats a circle, how much shoulder and prop detail to keep, which border style stays readable, and what PNG size works for Roll20, Foundry VTT, Owlbear, and similar tabletop workflows.
1:1 square cropTransparent PNGRoll20 and Foundry ready
Practical tips
- Use extra headroom so helmets, banners, or shoulder armor are not cropped away.
- A square token works well with thin borders when the art already has a decorative frame.
- Use text only when the token needs a call sign, rank, or room code.
Make a square token from your own art
Open the editor with a square mask preset, adjust the crop, choose a border, and export a transparent PNG for your table.
Workflow video
How to make a square token
The goal is a clean square image that survives small map zoom levels. Start with the subject, then tune the crop, border, and export size.
Upload portrait or monster art
Use artwork where the subject is already readable from the waist, shoulders, or head. Square tokens reward a little extra context, so do not crop as tightly as you would for a circular portrait token.
Set a 1:1 square crop
Keep the face near the visual center, then leave enough edge room for hats, horns, weapons, and faction symbols. A square crop can carry more scene detail, but the subject should still win at tabletop scale.
Choose a border and export PNG
Use a thin ring, metal frame, or no border for a card-like look. Export 512 for most live VTT sessions, 1024 for archive quality, and 2048 only when the token is part of a premium pack or long-term asset library.
Square token settings by VTT workflow
A square token can work across common VTT platforms, but the best export depends on how the token appears on the map.
Roll20 square tokens
Use a transparent PNG when the square frame should sit above the map. Keep the subject centered and avoid tiny labels unless the token is used as a marker rather than a creature portrait.
Foundry VTT tokens
Square tokens work well for NPC portraits, vehicles, faction markers, and map objects. Export at 512 or 1024, then tune in Foundry only if the scene uses unusually close zoom levels.
Owlbear and lightweight tabletops
For fast prep, use a simpler border and keep file size moderate. Square PNG tokens are especially useful when you want handout-style markers or room labels to align with grid cells.
Square token maker FAQ
When should I use a square token instead of a circular token?
Use a square token when the artwork needs more shoulder, weapon, banner, vehicle, or room-detail context. Circular tokens are better for tight character portraits; square tokens are better for grid markers and prop-heavy art.
What size should a square VTT token be?
Use 512 for most live table sessions. Use 1024 when you want cleaner archived edges or close zoom. Reserve 2048 for premium packs, print-adjacent output, or long-term libraries.
Should square tokens have transparent backgrounds?
Usually yes. A transparent PNG keeps the token flexible across Roll20, Foundry VTT, Owlbear, maps, handouts, and character sheets.
Can I add borders to square tokens?
Yes. Thin borders, metal frames, and flat card-style edges all work. Avoid heavy borders when the original art already has strong edge detail.