Panel image (practical)
Recommended320×160 2:1
Practical panel graphic: width ~320px. Some panel types allow taller art—keep the hook readable at stamp size either way.
Use in toolTwitch · Image size
Twitch Panel Size
Twitch panels are the small info cards under your About / panels row—not the offline player still and not the channel banner. Export a clear ~320×160 graphic, keep type bold, then download in your browser.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your Twitch panel image
320 × 160
Add a photo to crop
Upload a graphic—or try the sample—then keep the label bold inside the zone. Panels shrink to stamp size on many layouts.
Size specs
Panels are tiny info tiles. Width is commonly around 320px; height can vary by panel layout. Do not stretch an offline 1920×1080 still or a 1200×480 banner into this slot.
Publish
Export this for Twitch upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel image (practical) Recommended | 320×160 | 2:1 | Practical panel graphic: width ~320px. Some panel types allow taller art—keep the hook readable at stamp size either way. | Use in tool |
Panels are stamps under the channel—not the player still
Twitch panels sit in the About / panels area as a row of small info cards: schedule, Discord, merch, rules, donation links. Viewers scan them while the stream is live or while browsing the channel page. The graphic has to read at roughly stamp size, not as a desktop wallpaper.
A practical export many creators ship is about 320×160 (2:1) with a width near 320px. Twitch has allowed different panel heights over time depending on the panel type and client, so treat height as flexible and keep the important label inside a calm center. If your panel is taller, still design as if someone will only glance at a small tile.
Offline banners (often 1920×1080) fill the player when you are not live. Channel banners (commonly 1200×480) brand the top of the channel page. Neither ratio belongs in a panel slot. Stretching a cinematic offline still into 320×160 turns logos into mush; cropping a wide banner leaves empty bands and soft type.
Write one short label—“Schedule,” “Discord,” “VOD highlights”—in heavy type. Tiny paragraphs, screenshots of full calendars, and busy collage art fail after Twitch compresses the upload. Pair the image with the panel text link; do not force the entire FAQ onto the PNG.
Good vs weak crop
Same landscape card—edges and tiny type fail after compression or multi-image crop.
Reads in the panels row
- Bold one-word label
- True ~320-wide export
- Distinct from offline art
Looks like a shrunk wallpaper
- Offline 1080p still mashed into a tile
- Banner strip with unreadable type
- Calendar screenshot full of tiny text
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Panel image
~320 × 160
This page. About / panels row stamp (width ~320; height can vary).
Offline banner
1920 × 1080
Player still when offline—different job.
Channel banner
1200 × 480
Wide channel header—not a panel.
Profile picture
800 × 800
Circular channel avatar—separate upload.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Panel image | ~320 × 160 | This page. About / panels row stamp (width ~320; height can vary). |
| Offline banner | 1920 × 1080 | Player still when offline—different job. |
| Channel banner | 1200 × 480 | Wide channel header—not a panel. |
| Profile picture | 800 × 800 | Circular channel avatar—separate upload. |
Panel vs offline vs channel banner
Offline art fills the video player at roughly 1920×1080 when you are not streaming. The channel banner is a wide strip across the top of the channel. Panels are the small cards underneath. Reusing one master for all three always hurts the smallest surface first.
Keep a dedicated panel set even if the brand colors match. A “Next stream Friday” line that works on an offline still is usually too detailed for a 320-wide tile.
- Offline banner size — 1920 × 1080 player still
- Channel banner size — 1200 × 480 header strip
Width ~320; height can vary
Creator docs and community practice have long centered on a width near 320px. Some panel configurations accept taller images. This crop starts at 320×160 so the hook stays bold; if you need a taller panel, keep the same width habit and re-check the live channel page after upload.
Do not invent a panoramic 1200px-wide panel file and expect Twitch to scale it cleanly. Start near 320 wide so type size matches what viewers actually see.
- Design for stamp readability first.
- Re-check after Twitch UI changes—panel chrome moves.
- Animated panels (when available) still need a clear first frame.
File requirements
PNG suits flat labels and icons; JPG suits photo-backed tiles. Prefer sRGB. A sharp ~320×160 usually beats a soft upscale from a tiny icon.
- Practical panel
- ~320 × 160 px (width ~320)
- Height
- Can vary by panel type—keep the hook centered
- Formats
- PNG or JPG (sRGB)
- Not offline
- 1920 × 1080
- Not channel banner
- 1200 × 480
Common mistakes
- Uploading the offline 1920×1080 still as every panel.
- Reusing the channel banner crop with unreadable type.
- Putting an entire schedule grid on a 320-wide PNG.
- Six identical panels that all say nothing unique.
- Soft screenshots instead of a true small export.
How to use the crop tool
Upload a graphic, choose Panel image (~320×160), keep the label inside the readable zone, then download. Cropping stays in the browser.
- Prefer PNG for crisp letters.
- Test at roughly stamp size on your screen before you call it done.
- Upload each panel separately in the Twitch dashboard.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the ~320×160 PNG or JPG from the tool.
- 2
In Twitch Creator Dashboard → About / Panels, upload the image for each panel and set the link text.
- 3
Preview the channel page on desktop and on a phone browser.
- 4
If the label muddies, simplify to one word or a stronger icon and re-export.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Twitch panel image in 2026?
A practical default many creators use is about 320×160 with a width near 320px. Height can vary by panel type—keep the label bold and centered either way.
Is a Twitch panel the same as the offline banner?
No. Offline banners are often 1920×1080 for the player. Panels are small About-row tiles near 320px wide. Export separately.
Can I use my 1200×480 channel banner as a panel?
You should not. The banner is a wide header strip. Panels need a compact stamp with readable type at small size.
Why does my panel text look blurry?
Usually the file was scaled down from a huge soft still, or the type was too thin. Re-export near 320 wide with heavier letters.
Do all Twitch panels need the same height?
Not always. Width near 320px is the stable habit; height can vary. Preview the live channel page after each upload.
Where do I upload Twitch panels?
Creator Dashboard → About / Panels (labels may vary slightly). Add the image and the destination link for each panel.