The Twitch profile banner sits at the top of your channel page at 1200x480 pixels. Upload your artwork below and crop it to that 5:2 ratio so the header displays properly instead of being stretched or trimmed.
| Recommended size | 1200 x 480 pixels |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 5:2 |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Maximum file size | 10 MB |
| Avatar overlap | Lower left is covered by your profile picture |
| Responsive crop | Edges trim on narrow screens - keep content centred |
The banner is cropped differently depending on browser width, and your profile picture overlaps the lower left. Designing at exactly 1200x480 and keeping logos toward the centre right is what keeps the header intact across screen sizes.
The Twitch profile banner is 1200 x 480 pixels, a 5:2 ratio, with a 10 MB file size limit.
No. The profile banner is 1200 x 480 at the top of your channel. The offline banner fills the video player at 1920 x 1080 when you are not live.
Your avatar overlaps the lower left, and narrow browser windows trim the sides. Keep important text out of those areas.
PNG keeps text and logos crisp. JPG is smaller and better for photographic artwork.