Compress Images for Twitch
Twitch stream thumbnails and profile images determine click-through rate in Browse pages. Optimized, high-contrast thumbnails with readable text consistently attract more viewers. Use ImageSmith to compress your Twitch images before sending — free, instant, and entirely in your browser. No account needed, no watermarks. Target under 10,000KB for best results on Twitch.
Max size
10,000 KB
Format
JPEG
Size
1920×1080 (stream previews), 256×256 (profile icon)
- 1Stream preview thumbnails must be under 10MB in JPEG or PNG
- 2Profile icons display at 256×256 — upload 1:1 square images
- 3Offline banners display at 1920×1080 when stream is offline
- 4Use high-contrast visuals and large text readable at thumbnail size
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Twitch image compression FAQ
Twitch stream preview thumbnails should be 1920×1080 pixels (16:9 ratio). Profile icons display at 256×256. Keep all images under 10MB in JPEG or PNG format.