Twitch Banner Maker
Free online — 1920×1080px offline screen — no signup, no watermark
1920 × 1080 px
What Is a Twitch Offline Banner?
A Twitch offline banner — also called an offline screen — is the image your channel displays when you are not live. Every visitor who lands on your Twitch page while you are offline sees this image. It is one of the most important branding assets on your channel because it creates a first impression for new followers and communicates professionalism to returning viewers.
A well-designed Twitch banner includes your channel name in large text, an offline message (such as “Offline” or “BRB”), your streaming schedule if consistent, and optionally your Discord or social media handles. Keep the design clean and readable — it will be displayed at various sizes across desktop and mobile.
Twitch Banner Size — Exact Specifications
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920×1080 pixels | Standard 1080p — fits all screens |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | Same as video format |
| Max file size | 10MB | Twitch upload limit |
| Best format | JPG or PNG | JPG for photos, PNG for flat graphics |
| Minimum size | 1024×576px | Below this Twitch may reject the file |
This tool exports your Twitch banner at exactly 1920×1080px as JPG at 92% quality — the standard for Twitch uploads. The output file is typically 200–500KB, well within Twitch's 10MB limit.
How to Set Your Twitch Offline Banner
- Design your banner — choose a template, edit the channel name and offline message, set your background color or upload a custom image.
- Download — click Download Banner to save the 1920×1080px JPG file.
- Upload to Twitch — go to your Twitch Creator Dashboard → Settings → Channel → scroll to Offline Channel Image → click Upload → select your file.
- Done — Twitch processes the image within a few minutes. Refresh your channel to see the new banner.
Twitch Banner Design Tips for Streamers
- Use high contrast text. Your channel name should be readable in 3 seconds. Dark background + bright text (white, yellow, or Twitch purple) works consistently.
- Include your schedule. If you stream on fixed days (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri 8PM EST), add it to your banner. Viewers who discover you offline will know when to return.
- Add a Discord or social CTA. A simple “Join Discord: discord.gg/yourserver” line converts offline visitors into community members.
- Keep branding consistent. Use the same color palette as your stream overlay and panels. Consistent branding across your Twitch page looks more professional and memorable.
- Update for events. Create a special banner for charity streams, subathons, or milestones. Rotating banners keep the channel feeling active.
Compress Your Twitch Banner Before Uploading
Twitch accepts files up to 10MB. A 1920×1080px JPG from this tool is typically 200–500KB — far under the limit. If you upload a PNG background image and the output is larger than expected, use CompressImg.pro to reduce the file size without visible quality loss.