Twitch Banner Size
1200 × 480 for the profile banner, 1920 × 1080 for the offline screen, 320 px wide panels — the full channel art kit.
Profile banner (channel header)
1200 × 480 px
10 MB limit; JPG, PNG, or animated GIF. Displays behind your channel info with varying crops — keep essential content centered.
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile banner | 1200 × 480 | 2.5:1 | Channel page header; GIF animates |
| Offline screen | 1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | Fills the player when not live |
| Panels | 320 × ≤600 | — | Info blocks under the player |
| Profile picture | 256 × 256+ | 1:1 | Circular crop; 10 MB max |
| Video thumbnail (VOD) | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | Auto-generated; custom for highlights |
The channel art that actually converts visitors
New visitors hit your channel while you're offline more often than while you're live — which makes the offline screen (1920 × 1080) your highest-leverage asset, not the banner. Use it to answer the three questions a potential follower has: what you stream, when you stream, and where else to find you. The banner then just needs clean branding, and panels carry the details.
Channel art checklist
- Banner 1200 × 480, subject centered, edges croppable.
- Offline screen 1920 × 1080 with schedule + socials.
- Panels exported at 320 px wide (2× at 640 px for sharpness).
- Profile picture readable at 32 px — it appears tiny in chat and directories.
- Consistent palette across all four so the channel reads as one brand.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a Twitch profile banner?+
Twitch recommends 1200 × 480 pixels for the profile banner (the header on your channel page), with a 10 MB file limit. JPG, PNG, and GIF all work — GIF banners animate.
What size is the Twitch offline screen?+
1920 × 1080 (16:9) — it fills the video player when you're not live. Use it to show your schedule, socials, and a call to follow, since it's what visitors see most of the time.
What size are Twitch panels?+
Panels display at 320 px wide; height is flexible up to 600 px (many creators use ~320 × 100 to 320 × 300 per panel). They sit below the player as clickable info blocks — about, schedule, donations, socials.
Why does my banner look cut off?+
The channel page shows the banner behind overlapping UI (profile picture, follow buttons) and crops vary with window width. Keep text and logos centered and treat the outer thirds as croppable background.
Can Twitch banners be animated?+
Yes — upload a GIF under 10 MB. Keep motion subtle: the banner sits behind your channel info, and aggressive animation makes the page hard to read.
What size is a Twitch profile picture?+
Upload at least 256 × 256 (Twitch's max is 10 MB); it displays as a circle in most surfaces, so center the subject in a 1:1 square.
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