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Twitch Banner Dimensions Explained
Why Twitch banners are 1920×480px, what the 800×480px safe zone means for mobile viewers, and how to design around it before exporting.
Twitch Channel Banner Dimensions 2026
Twitch channel banner: 1920×480px. Maximum file size: 10MB. Accepted formats: PNG, JPG, GIF. The banner displays behind your channel description.
Twitch banner safe zone
Keep important text and logos in the center 800×480px area. Left and right edges may be cut off on smaller screens.
How to add a banner on Twitch
- Go to Creator Dashboard → Settings → Channel
- Click on the banner area to upload
- Upload a 1920×480px PNG
Use our free Twitch Banner Maker - it's pre-set to 1920×480px with the correct safe zone marked.