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Twitch profile pictures are 256x256 pixel squares displayed as circles. Upload your image below, centre your face or logo in the crop box, and download an avatar sized for your channel page and chat.

Twitch Twitch Profile Picture - Recommended Dimensions

Why 256x256 Is the Right Size

Your avatar shows next to every chat message and on the browse grid, often under 50 pixels. Cropping tight on a single recognisable element beats shrinking a full scene, because at that size only shape and colour survive.

How to Resize an Image for Twitch Twitch Profile Picture

1. Click Upload File and choose the JPG or PNG you want to resize.
2. Select Profile 256x256 from the size list on the right.
3. Drag and scale the crop box over the part of the image you want to keep.
4. Click Download to save your 256x256 pixel image.
5. For a custom size, use Manual Resize and type your own width and height.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a Twitch profile picture?

Twitch profile pictures are 256 x 256 pixels in a 1:1 square, displayed as a circle.

Why does Twitch crop my profile picture?

A non square image is cropped automatically to fit the circular frame. Crop to 1:1 yourself so you control what is kept.

Can a Twitch avatar be animated?

Twitch accepts GIF uploads for profile pictures, though the animation is not shown everywhere. Make sure the first frame works as a static image.

What makes a good Twitch avatar?

At chat size the avatar is roughly 30 pixels. A tightly cropped face or a bold simple logo reads well, detailed artwork does not.

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