Twitch Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide
Learn the correct Twitch image sizes for 2026. Profile banners, offline images, panels, and thumbnails — every dimension for a polished Twitch channel.
Getting Twitch image sizes wrong means pixelated emotes, stretched banners, or thumbnails that look blurry in the directory. This guide covers every Twitch image size you need in 2026 — emotes, profile photos, banners, thumbnails, and channel covers.
Twitch Image Sizes at a Glance
| Format | Size (px) | Aspect Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 256x256 | 1:1 | Displayed as circle; min 256x256 |
| Emote | 112x112 | 1:1 | Also provide 56x56 and 28x28 versions |
| Channel points icon | 112x112 | 1:1 | Custom loyalty point icon |
| Sub badge | 72x72 | 1:1 | Subscriber badge shown in chat |
| Badge | 72x72 | 1:1 | Channel badge shown in chat |
| Panel | 320x160 | 2:1 | Info panels displayed below the stream |
| Channel banner | 1200x480 | 2.5:1 | Branded header; narrower than profile banner |
| Offline banner | 1920x1080 | 16:9 | Displayed when stream is offline |
| Profile banner | 1920x480 | 4:1 | Header behind profile info |
| Video thumbnail | 1280x720 | 16:9 | Shown in Twitch directory and browse |
| Channel cover | 380x1200 | Portrait | Sidebar panel image |
Profile Photo: Crisp at Every Size
Twitch displays your profile photo as a circle in multiple sizes across the platform — in the directory, in chat, and on your channel page. Upload at 256x256 px minimum with your subject centred and clear margin on all sides for the circle crop.
Emotes: Multiple Sizes Required
Twitch emotes must be submitted at 112x112 px, but you should also provide 56x56 px and 28x28 px versions. Emotes are tiny by design — keep designs simple, bold, and readable even at the smallest size. Avoid fine details that disappear at 28x28.
Supported formats: PNG with transparent background. Max file size: 1 MB per size.
Offline Banner: Your Silent Channel Ad
When you're not live, Twitch shows your offline banner. Use 1920x1080 px (16:9) for a full-HD result. This is prime branding space — include your channel name, social handles, and next stream schedule.
Profile Banner: Header Branding
The profile banner appears as a wide strip behind your channel information. Use 1920x480 px (4:1). Keep critical content centred — the sides may be cropped on narrower screens.
Video Thumbnails: Drive Clicks from the Directory
Thumbnails appear in the Twitch browse directory and on your channel's past broadcast list. Use 1280x720 px (16:9). Bold text, high contrast, and a clear focal point drive the most clicks.
Channel Cover: Panel Art
The channel cover is a tall, narrow panel image displayed in the sidebar of your channel. Use 380x1200 px. This is commonly used for info panels — social links, subscriber benefits, donation info.
File Format and Compression Tips
How to Resize Images for Twitch Using imresizer
- Go to imresizer.com/resize-image-for-twitch and select your format — Banner, Profile, Emote, or Thumbnail
- Upload your image
- The correct dimensions are applied automatically
- Adjust the crop position if needed, then download
Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device.
Key Takeaways
Upload your profile photo at 256x256 px minimum and keep the subject centred for the circle crop. Submit emotes at all three sizes — 112, 56, and 28 px — keeping designs simple and bold. Use 1920x1080 px for your offline banner and 1280x720 px for thumbnails. Use the free tools below for quick resizing.
Free Twitch Image Resize Tools
Need to resize right now? Use the Social Media Image Resize Tools hub — 16 platform tools and 57 format presets, all in one place.