Twitch Panel, Banner and Screen Size Guide

Appearance can be everything! Considering our line of work, we definitely think so. As a live streamer or content creator, one of your top goals would be to attract people to your channel, and have the space interesting and entertaining enough to retain viewers.

As one of the most popular platforms, Twitch graphic sizes are an important part to get right so that your stream looks its best!

Correctly sized and quality created Twitch graphics will give your channel an appealing look for viewers, subscribers and your community. Knowing Twitch panel dimensions and Twitch banner size takes the creative aspects of your stream from pixelated to professional.

As Twitch usually comes hand in hand with other social platforms such as Twitter (X), TikTok, Kick, YouTube and so on, it's important to maintain your brand throughout!

Twitch Panels

Firstly - Twitch Panel Dimensions. As mentioned above, they should be a width of 320 pixels, but the height can be up to you! Some have integrated panels that are longer, and some use a smaller panel with written information underneath. Both are solid options, but the latter is more easily customised when updating your information.

Some points to consider when choosing your Twitch Panels:

• Pick a design that suits your stream! Whether that is the game you play, or more representative of the community you wish to foster, or just a reflection of your personality - choose panels that reflect this and are engaging to look at.
• What do you want your branding to be? Choose colors, themes and other elements of your branding to be reflected in your panels.
• Keep your panels clear, free of clutter, and concise.
• Arrange your Twitch Panels in an organised manner, and start with the most important information.
• When adding information to be used with your Twitch Panels, such as your stream schedule, information about the streamer, sponsorships and so on, write cleanly and avoid using too much text.
  

Twitch Banners

This will likely be the first thing that someone notices coming into your stream, as it is the most prominent image on your channel. Getting Twitch Banner dimensions correct is important to make sure that the header is clear, contains useful information such as socials and handles, and is of high quality. Pixelated banners appear less professional than a more premium Twitch banner that is sized correctly at 1200 x 480 pixels.

• Include call to actions within your Twitch Banner! You can show your social media, sponsors, schedule information - whichever you want to show first that engages your viewers with your content.
• Keep your branding consistent, think about the other elements used in your stream.
• Make sure it isn't too busy with text and images. Get the right balance.

Twitch Offline Screen

Along with getting Twitch Offline Screen dimensions correct so that the graphic is easily readable, this is very similar to your Twitch Banner in terms of context. For Offline Screen size, you will need to set it to 1920 x 1080 pixels.

• When you are offline, this can be as prominent as your Twitch Banner to your potential viewers.
• Include call to action information - this is a great place to include your schedule! If you are offline when someone comes to check out your Twitch Channel, then let them know when they can catch you!
• Continuing on theme, make sure the branding is consistent, you have clear information set out that is balanced with imagery, and that the Offline Screen dimensions are correct to allow for a professional looking graphic.

Twitch Profile Picture

On your main channel screen you will also find a place for a profile picture. Twitch Profile Picture sizes is best set at 800 x 800 pixels.

• Choose a profile picture that represents you! This could be either yourself, or a mascot. Whichever you are most comfortable with.

Twitch Subscription Badges

Subscriber badges are one of the many bonuses received by people who subscribe to your channel. They get to show this off in chat to mark how long they have been supporting the stream. Twitch Subscriber Badge size should be set at 72 x 72 pixels, 36 x 36 pixels and 18 x 18 pixels.

• Choose a badge that reflects the amount of months or years your subs have been supporting you
• These could show a hierarchy but all should be desirable to have for subs of all levels.

Twitch Emotes

Along with Twitch Sub Badges, Twitch Emotes: Size matters! Emotes can be static or animated and should measure 112 x 112 pixels, 56 x 56 pixels and 28 x 28 pixels.

• Emotes, whether animated Twitch emotes or static Twitch emotes, should be chosen carefully as these are a huge part of a subscription to your channel.
• Emotes should show what your stream is like and you should be happy for them to be used across the Twitch platform.
• They should be attractive so that when used in places outside your channel, people want to use them. This can bring in additional subs just for your emotes.

Twitch Overlays

Twitch overlay size depends on the exact item that is being used, but for simplicity and what is listed within Twitch - screen sizes is 1920 x 1080 pixels, and your bottom bar that can show events, icons and more is 1920 x 30 pixels.

As well as Twitch graphic sizes, there are plenty of other major platforms where the advice above can be used!

Even if Twitch is not your main streaming platform, or it is just one of many, knowing the correct graphic sizes for social media platforms and other live stream platforms can help you create a professional and cohesive brand - that will get you recognised across the platforms used.

Twitter

Twitter Profile Picture

• Use a noticeable profile picture
• This does not need to be the same on every platform, but sometimes using the same picture can make you more recognisable if your handles on each platform differ.
• The Twitter Profile Picture size should be 400 x 400 pixels.

Twitter Header

• Use a clear banner, that falls in line with your branding. Make sure to purchase, edit or create the header with the right dimensions.
• Use a call to action, add additional information about other platforms including social media and live streaming channels such as Twitch and YouTube.
• Twitter Header/ Twitter Banner size should be 1500 x 500 pixels.

Twitter Posts

• If you are using Twitter to post clips of your stream, or stills from your content - make sure the resolution is correct so that it is engaging for viewers.
• Images and Videos on Twitter (whether it is a multi-post or not) should be 1600 x 900 pixels
  
  

YouTube

YouTube Profile Picture

• As is the advice for Twitter profile pictures, choose a brand and themed cohesive picture that is recognisable.
• A YouTube Profile Picture size should be 800 x 800 pixels.

YouTube Header

• Your YouTube header is another chance to feature relevant call to actions and information for your other platforms.
• It is one of the most noticeable graphics on your channel so it should be professionally set out, concise and clear.
• YouTube Header size should be 2048 x 1152 pixels.

YouTube Thumbnail & Videos

• To make sure your YouTube videos play correctly and clearly for your viewers, you should make them a minimum of 1280 x 720 pixels.
• Your thumbnail should continue to represent your branding and be used for more featured call to actions.

TikTok

TikTok Profile Picture

• TikTok profile pictures are centralised on your home screen of your profile, so follow the same rules of cohesive, professional and recognisable.
• TikTok Profile picture size should be 200 x 200 pixels.

TikTok Videos

• TikTok features both landscape and portrait style videos, with portrait being the most popular.
• For TikTok Landscape Video size use 1920 x 1080 pixels.
• For TikTok Portrait Video size use 1080 x 1920 pixels.

Kick

Kick Avatar

• Again, use something noticeable, recognisable and in theme with the branding that traverses your social media and live streaming platforms.
• Kick Avatar / Kick Profile Picture size should be 128 x 128 pixels.

Kick Profile Banner

• Your Kick Profile Banner is the main feature on your channel landing page. It should fall in line with your branding and be in theme with your channel, your chosen content and your community.
• Use your banner to bring attention to your social media, your schedule and other items that call your viewers to action.
• Kick Profile Banner size should be 1280 x 700 pixels.

Kick Offline Banner

• When you are offline, you should set a banner that notifies visitors to the fact you are not currently streaming.
• This can take information from your banner and duplicate it, or you can include other items.
• This is a great place to feature your stream schedule.
• Kick Offline Banner size is best set at 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Making sure your images, graphics, videos and more are the correct sizes on your channels brings an edge of professionalism and makes your stream much more attractive to viewers and potential subs. To avoid a pixelated look, check the size dimensions for each item you use to make sure it will be shown as clear and high quality.

A stream and social platforms that have been created with care and thoughtfulness, that show a brand representing the creator, are more likely to attract viewers and retain them.

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