Emote and badge sizes by platform
| Asset | Sizes (px) | File |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch emote | 112, 56 and 28 | PNG, transparent, 1 MB max |
| Twitch subscriber or Bits badge | 72, 36 and 18 | PNG, transparent, keep under 25 KB each |
| Twitch channel point icon | 112, 56 and 28 | PNG, transparent |
| Kick emote | One file, 500 × 500 | PNG or GIF, under 1 MB |
| Kick sub badge | Not published (36 is common) | PNG, transparent |
| YouTube member emoji | At least 32, shown at 24 | PNG or JPEG, under 1 MB |
| YouTube member badge | At least 32, shown at 16 in chat | PNG or JPEG, under 1 MB |
| Discord emoji | 128 | PNG, GIF, JPEG or WebP, under 256 KB |
| Discord sticker | Exactly 320 × 320 | PNG or APNG, under 512 KB |
Twitch can also resize one square PNG between 112 and 4,096 px for you. Uploading your own three sizes gives you more control, because automatic shrinking can blur thin lines at 28 px. This tool shrinks in steps, halving the size each time, which keeps small versions noticeably sharper than a single jump.
Tips for emotes that read in chat
- Design for 28 px. Most viewers see your emote at that size, next to text.
- Use bold outlines and three or four strong colors. Fine texture and gradients turn to mush when small.
- Check both previews. Chat can be light or dark, so a dark outline or a light edge keeps the emote visible on both.
- Crop tight. Empty space around the art makes the emote look tiny in chat. Choose "None" for extra space unless the edges touch.
Next steps
New emotes are a great prize: run a giveaway across Twitch, Kick and YouTube chat to celebrate them.
Frequently asked questions
What size are Kick emotes?
Kick takes one square 500 × 500 pixel PNG or GIF under 1 MB for both channel and subscriber emotes, and creates the smaller sizes itself.
What size are YouTube member emoji and badges?
Both need a square PNG or JPEG of at least 32 × 32 pixels and under 1 MB. Emoji show at 24 pixels in chat and badges at 16, so upload a larger file such as 256 pixels and keep the design bold.
What size are Twitch emotes?
Three square PNGs: 112 × 112, 56 × 56 and 28 × 28 pixels, each up to 1 MB with a transparent background. Twitch can also generate the smaller sizes from one square image between 112 and 4,096 pixels.
What size are Twitch sub badges?
72 × 72, 36 × 36 and 18 × 18 pixels, as transparent PNGs. Keeping each file under 25 KB avoids upload errors.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The resizing happens in your browser, and the files are created on your device.
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