Twitch specifications

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Profile Photo

Official
Dimensions256×256
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeGIF, JPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 10MB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesTwitch uses a square 256×256px profile image and accepts files up to 10MB.

Profile Banner

Official
Dimensions1200×480
Aspect ratio5:2
FormatImage
File typeGIF, JPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 10MB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesTwitch recommends a 1200×480px profile banner and accepts files up to 10MB.

Offline Banner

Recommended
Dimensions1920×1080
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
NotesRecommended 16:9 video-player banner canvas. Twitch explains the offline video-player banner but does not publish a fixed pixel size or universal file-size limit.

Panel Image

Official
Dimensions320×600
Aspect ratio8:15
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUnder 1MB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesMaximum panel-image size is 320×600px. Shorter variable-height panels are supported.

Video Thumbnail

Official
Dimensions1280×720
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesTwitch recommends a 16:9 thumbnail with a minimum resolution of 1280×720px.

Emotes

Official
Dimensions112×112
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typePNG
File sizeUp to 1MB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUpload a square PNG between 112×112 and 4096×4096px for automatic resizing, or provide 28px, 56px and 112px versions manually.

First Impression Takeover

Official
PlacementFirst Broadcast of Day
Dimensions1920×1080
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatVideo
File typeH.264 MP4
DurationUp to 30 seconds, unskippable
Settings4,000–10,000kbps; 24–30fps; audio -9dB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Notes

Headliner Desktop Left

Official
PlacementDesktop Homepage
Dimensions450×350
Aspect ratio9:7
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 150KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG; no transparency
  • Keep core elements inside the 150px safe zone
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Notes

Headliner Desktop Right

Official
PlacementDesktop Homepage
Dimensions450×350
Aspect ratio9:7
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 150KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG; no transparency
  • Keep core elements inside the 150px safe zone
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Notes

Headliner Mobile Feed

Official
PlacementMobile Homepage
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 350KB
Requirements
  • Static JPG or PNG
  • Disclosure and CTA occupy 12% of height
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Notes

Headliner Mobile Banner

Official
PlacementMobile Following Tab
Dimensions640×100
Aspect ratio32:5
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 350KB
Minimum320×50 accepted but not recommended
Status Official specification
Reviewed
Notes

Premium Video

Official
PlacementPre-roll and Mid-roll
Dimensions1920×1080
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatVideo
File typeH.264 MP4
Duration6, 15, 20, 30 or 60 seconds
Settings4,000–10,000kbps; 24–30fps; audio -9dB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Vertical Video Ad

Official
PlacementOnline Video
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatVideo
File typeH.264, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 with AAC
File sizeUp to 500MB site-served
Minimum360×640 for third-party served
Duration6, 15, 20 or 30 seconds
Settings4Mbps minimum, 8Mbps recommended; constant 23.976/24/25/29.97fps; audio -9dB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Stream Display Skyscraper

Official
PlacementBeside Live Stream
Dimensions160×600
Aspect ratio4:15
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 50KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Stream Display Lower Third

Official
PlacementBelow Live Stream
Dimensions728×90
Aspect ratio364:45
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 50KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Stream Display Mobile Lower Third

Official
PlacementMobile Live Stream
Dimensions320×50
Aspect ratio32:5
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 50KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Mid-Feed Ad

Official
PlacementMobile Discovery Feed
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 250KB
Requirements
  • Static JPG or PNG
  • Disclosure and CTA occupy 12% of height
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Super Leaderboard

Official
PlacementBrowse
Dimensions728×90
Aspect ratio364:45
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 50KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG
  • Video is not supported
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Medium Rectangle

Official
PlacementSearch and Browse
Dimensions300×250
Aspect ratio6:5
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
File sizeUp to 50KB
Requirements
  • JPG or PNG
  • Video is not supported
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.