Twitch offline screen

Twitch Offline Banner Size & 1920x1080 Resizer

The recommended Twitch offline banner size is 1920 × 1080 pixels in a 16:9 ratio. Upload artwork, choose crop or fit, preview the safe center, and download a ready-to-upload PNG or JPEG without sending the image to a server.

Resize an offline banner Compare profile banner sizes
Twitch asset Recommended size Ratio Practical use
Offline video player banner 1920 × 1080 px 16:9 Shown in the player while the channel is offline
Profile banner 1200 × 480 px 5:2 A separate header behind the channel identity
Output formats PNG or JPEG — Choose sharp graphics or smaller photo files
Source recommendation 1920 px wide or larger 16:9 preferred Avoid enlarging small text-heavy artwork
Important content Centered — Player controls and responsive views compete with edge content

Use the correct Twitch offline banner size

A Twitch offline banner, also called a video player banner or offline screen, should use a 1920 × 1080 pixel canvas. This is the standard 16:9 shape used by the video player, so it is different from the wide 1200 × 480 profile banner at the top of a channel page.

Use the offline banner for a short channel message, schedule, social handle, or visual brand cue while you are not live. Do not shrink a profile banner into this slot: the ratios are different, and text designed for 5:2 usually looks stretched or leaves large empty areas in a 16:9 player.

How to resize a Twitch offline banner online

Upload a PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF and choose Cover, Contain, or Stretch. Cover fills the full 1920 × 1080 frame by cropping evenly from the center. Contain preserves the complete artwork and adds space when the source ratio does not match. Stretch forces the dimensions and is safest only when the source is already close to 16:9.

Preview the output before downloading. PNG is best for flat graphics, logos, transparency, and crisp text. JPEG is often smaller for photographic or textured backgrounds. The conversion runs locally in your browser, so the source image is not uploaded to this site.

Design an offline screen that stays readable

Keep the channel name and the one message viewers need most near the center. Leave generous breathing room around every edge because player controls, browser dimensions, mobile layouts, and embedded players can change how much attention the outer area receives.

Use a short headline rather than a paragraph. A schedule should show only the next reliable stream time and timezone. Test contrast at a smaller player size: thin type, detailed backgrounds, and tiny social icons may look clear at full resolution but disappear when the player is reduced.

Profile banner vs offline banner vs stream overlay

The profile banner is a 1200 × 480 channel header. The offline video player banner is the 1920 × 1080 image prepared on this page. A stream overlay may also use a 1920 × 1080 canvas, but it is built for live video layers such as webcam frames, alerts, chat, and gameplay windows.

These assets can share colors and branding, but they should not share one flattened layout. Keep separate master files so each design matches its real slot, safe area, and purpose.

Example 1920 × 1080 workflow

If your source is a 2560 × 1440 illustration, choose Cover. Both files are 16:9, so the tool can reduce the image cleanly with almost no composition change. If your source is a square logo card, choose Contain to preserve the full mark and prepare a background that makes the extra space intentional.

After downloading, confirm the file is exactly 1920 × 1080, upload it in Twitch channel settings, and inspect the real offline player on desktop and mobile. The final platform preview is the best check for legibility and cropping.

Before uploading

Twitch offline banner checklist

Exact 16:9 output

Confirm the file is 1920 × 1080 pixels.

Clear center message

Keep the channel name and schedule away from the edges.

Readable at small sizes

Check contrast and avoid paragraphs or tiny social icons.

Correct Twitch slot

Upload it as the video player banner, not the profile banner.

Official reference

Verify current Twitch channel requirements

Twitch Help Channel Page Setup Twitch lists the video player banner at 1920 × 1080 and describes supported channel-page image requirements.

Related Twitch graphics

Use the right canvas for every channel asset

Keep separate files for the offline player, profile header, and live overlay.

Profile header Twitch Banner Size & Resizer Create the separate 1200 × 480 profile banner. Live layout Twitch Stream Overlay Size Guide Plan a 1920 × 1080 overlay for OBS scenes. Panels Twitch Panel Size Guide Design 320-pixel-wide About panels.

Questions

Twitch offline banner size FAQ

What size is a Twitch offline banner?

Use 1920 × 1080 pixels, which is a 16:9 video-player canvas.

Is a Twitch offline banner the same as a profile banner?

No. The offline video player banner is 1920 × 1080, while the profile banner is a separate 1200 × 480 channel header.

Should I export the offline screen as PNG or JPEG?

Use PNG for logos, flat graphics, and sharp text. Use JPEG for photographic backgrounds when a smaller file is useful.

Can I resize a Twitch offline banner without uploading the source?

Yes. This tool processes the file locally in the browser and only downloads the finished image to your device.

Why does my offline banner look blurry?

Start with a 1920-pixel-wide source or larger, avoid tiny text, and do not enlarge a small compressed image.

Where do I change the Twitch offline banner?

Open your Twitch channel settings and look for the video player banner or channel branding area. Twitch can change labels, so verify the current path in its help center.