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1000+ Free Twitch Emotes

Browse and download free emotes for your Twitch channel. All emotes are community-made using the Twitchemote maker, ready to upload, and meet Twitch's requirements.

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About Our Emote Collection

Every emote in this gallery was created by streamers and creators using the Twitchemote emote maker. They chose to share their designs publicly so other creators can use them.

What You Can Do

  • Download any emote for free
  • Use them on Twitch (with Affiliate/Partner status)
  • Add them via BTTV or FrankerFaceZ
  • Edit and customize before uploading
  • Use on Discord, YouTube, Kick, or other platforms

All emotes meet Twitch's technical requirements (PNG format, transparent backgrounds, correct sizes). They're ready to upload as-is, or you can customize them to match your channel's brand.

Want to contribute?

When you create emotes with Twitchemote, you can choose to share them publicly. Your designs could help thousands of streamers build their communities.

Download Guide

How to Download Free Emotes for Twitch

Four simple steps to get free custom emotes on your channel

1

Browse and Find Your Emote

Scroll through the gallery above or use the search and category filters to find emotes that match your channel's vibe. Hover over any emote to see download and preview options.

2

Download the Emote

Click the download button. The emote downloads as a PNG file with a transparent background, already sized correctly for Twitch (112×112px). No editing required unless you want to customize it.

3

Upload to Twitch (or BTTV/FFZ)

If you have Affiliate or Partner status:

Go to your Twitch Creator Dashboard → Viewer Rewards → Emotes → Upload Emotes. Twitch will automatically generate the required sizes (28×28, 56×56, 112×112).

If you don't have Affiliate/Partner:

Upload your emote to BetterTTV or FrankerFaceZ instead. Viewers with those browser extensions can use your emotes.

4

Test in Chat

Once uploaded, type your emote code in chat to make sure it appears correctly. Check that it's readable at all sizes (especially 28×28 on mobile).

Technical Specs

Twitch Sub Emote Requirements

Make sure your emotes meet Twitch's technical specs before uploading

Technical Specs

  • File Format: PNG for static emotes, GIF for animated
  • Sizes Required: 28×28px, 56×56px, and 112×112px
  • File Size: Under 25KB for static, 1MB for animated
  • Background: Transparent (no solid backgrounds)
  • Animated Emotes: Max 60 frames, smooth looping

Content Rules

  • No copyrighted or trademarked content
  • No sexual, violent, or hateful imagery
  • Don't modify existing Twitch global emotes (except Kappa, VoHiYo)
  • Keep designs readable at 28×28px
  • Use high contrast colors for visibility

Pro Tip: All emotes in this gallery already meet these requirements. Download and use them as-is, or customize them while keeping these specs in mind.

Need the full technical guide? Check out our complete Twitch emote sizes and requirements page.

Emote Categories

Popular Emote Styles: Cute, Anime, and Custom

From cute anime Twitch emotes to custom character designs—find emote styles that match your channel

😊

Character Emotes (Chibi, Cartoon, Anime)

Cute, expressive characters showing different emotions and reactions. These are the most versatile emotes because they work for almost any situation in chat—hype, sadness, confusion, celebration. Think big eyes, exaggerated facial features, and bold outlines that stay readable even at tiny sizes.

Best for:

  • Gaming channels that want emotes for every reaction
  • Streamers building a mascot or character brand
  • Communities that love variety and personality
🐸

Animals (Cats, Frogs, Dogs, Spirit Animals)

From classic Pepe variants to cozy cat emotes and loyal dog reactions, animal emotes tap into instant recognition and emotional connection. They work especially well when the animal matches your channel's vibe—cats for chill streams, frogs for meme energy, dogs for wholesome communities.

Best for:

  • Chill, cozy, or wholesome community vibes
  • Channels that lean into meme culture (Pepe, doge, etc.)
  • Streamers who want instantly relatable reactions
💬

Text Emotes

Simple, bold text that communicates a clear message: GG, POG, W, L, HYPE. These emotes cut straight to the point with no ambiguity. They're especially popular in competitive gaming streams where chat moves fast and needs instant, readable reactions. Keep text to 1-3 characters max for readability.

Best for:

  • Fast-paced competitive gaming streams
  • Channels with high chat velocity (esports, speedruns)
  • Streamers who want zero-ambiguity emote meanings
🎮

Objects (Icons, Items, Symbols)

Recognizable objects that represent actions or emotions: controllers for gaming moments, coffee cups for "just woke up" energy, hearts for love, fire for hype. These work best when the object has strong cultural or contextual meaning in your community. They're visual shorthand for specific situations.

Best for:

  • Niche communities with inside jokes or shared rituals
  • Streamers building a unique emote vocabulary
  • Channels where specific items have special meaning
🔥

Objects + Text Combo

The best of both worlds: a simple icon paired with 1-2 letters or a short word. Examples: a flame with "LIT", a trophy with "W", a skull with "RIP". These emotes combine visual impact with clear meaning. They're harder to design well (text must stay readable at 28px), but when done right, they're incredibly effective.

Best for:

  • Channels that want maximum clarity and impact
  • Communities mixing gaming slang with visual flair
  • Streamers who want emotes that feel "complete"

How to Pick the Right Style for Your Channel

Match your brand: If your channel is chill and cozy, lean into animal and character emotes. If it's competitive and high-energy, prioritize text and combo emotes.

Consider chat speed: Fast-moving chats benefit from text-heavy emotes with instant meaning. Slower, more engaged communities can use complex character emotes with nuanced expressions.

Balance variety: Don't pick just one type. Most successful channels have a mix—characters for emotions, objects for situations, text for quick reactions.

Test readability: Download an emote and shrink it to 28×28px. If you can't tell what it is, skip it. Clarity beats complexity every time.

Reality Check

Do Streamers Need Custom Emotes?

When custom emotes actually help grow your channel

When Emotes Actually Matter

Emotes become important when you're building a community, not just streaming to randoms.

You have returning viewers: Emotes give regulars an identity. When someone uses your custom emote, they're signaling they're part of your community, not just passing through.
Chat is becoming active: Once you hit 5-10 concurrent viewers who actually talk, emotes make chat feel alive. They're visual punctuation that turns "nice job" into "nice job [YourHypeEmote]".
You're building a brand: If you're creating a channel identity (logo, colors, personality), emotes complete the picture. They're mini billboards that reinforce your vibe every time someone uses them.
You want subscriber perks: Custom emotes are one of the few exclusive perks Twitch Affiliates and Partners can offer. They make subscriptions feel more valuable than just "supporting the stream."
You're in a competitive or meme-heavy niche: Gaming, esports, and meme-focused communities live on emotes. If your audience expects Pog, Copium, and Sadge energy, you need emotes to match that culture.
Usage Policy

Emote Usage Rights

How to use emotes for Twitch, BTTV, and FFZ safely and responsibly

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. These are practical guidelines based on Twitch's policies and general copyright principles. When in doubt, consult a legal professional or create your own emotes.

Using Emotes from This Gallery

Emotes in this gallery are shared publicly by their creators. By making them public, creators are allowing others to download and use them. However, keep these principles in mind:

You can:

Download, use on your channel, edit for customization, and use across multiple platforms (Twitch, Discord, YouTube, etc.)

Don't:

Claim you created the emote, sell emotes you didn't create, or remove watermarks/credits if present

Think of these emotes like stock images with a creative commons vibe—free to use, but respect the creator's work.

Twitch's Content Guidelines for Emotes

Twitch reviews all uploaded emotes against their community guidelines. Your emote will be rejected (or removed) if it contains:

Prohibited Content

  • Sexual or suggestive imagery
  • Violence, gore, or graphic content
  • Hateful symbols or slurs
  • Drug references or paraphernalia
  • Harassment or targeted attacks

Copyright Issues

  • Copyrighted characters (Disney, Nintendo, etc.)
  • Trademarked logos or brands
  • Modified versions of others' art without permission
  • Celebrity faces or likenesses (risky territory)
  • Editing existing Twitch global emotes (except Kappa/VoHiYo)

Gray areas: Parody emotes, meme references, and "inspired by" designs exist in a legal gray zone. Twitch might approve them, or might not. Safer bet? Create original designs or use generic concepts.

Copyright & DMCA Reality Check

Here's the practical reality: thousands of emotes use copyrighted references, and most never get taken down. But that doesn't mean it's safe or legal. Here's how to think about risk:

Low
Low Risk: Generic concepts (hearts, stars, animals), original character designs, text-only emotes, abstract shapes. These are unlikely to trigger copyright issues.
Med
Medium Risk: Emotes "inspired by" popular characters, meme references, parody designs. Might be fine, might get flagged. Use at your own discretion.
High
High Risk: Direct copies of copyrighted art, brand logos, trademarked characters. These can result in DMCA takedowns, Twitch warnings, or channel penalties. Avoid.

If you're worried about copyright, stick to emotes from this gallery or create 100% original designs using Twitchemote.

Best Practices for Safe Emote Usage

  1. 1. Prioritize original designs or emotes from this public gallery over random Google Images downloads
  2. 2. If an emote looks like it might be copyrighted, it probably is—find an alternative or create a similar concept from scratch
  3. 3. Read Twitch's emote guidelines before uploading (they update occasionally)
  4. 4. If you receive a DMCA notice or Twitch rejection, remove the emote immediately and replace it
  5. 5. When in doubt, create your own—it's easier than dealing with copyright issues later
FAQ

Twitch Emotes FAQ

Common questions about downloading and using free emotes on Twitch

Are these free Twitch emotes really free to download?
Yes, completely free. All emotes in this gallery are publicly shared by creators who used the Twitchemote emote maker. You can download and use them on your Twitch channel without any fees, subscriptions, or credit card required. There's no catch—just click download and use them.
Do I need Twitch Affiliate or Partner to use these free emotes?
To upload custom emotes directly to Twitch, you need Affiliate or Partner status. However, any streamer can use these free emotes through third-party tools like BetterTTV (BTTV) or FrankerFaceZ (FFZ) without any special status. These extensions let you add emotes that viewers with the same extensions can see and use.
What file format and sizes do I need for Twitch sub emotes?
Twitch requires emotes in PNG format with transparent backgrounds. You need three sizes: 28×28px, 56×56px, and 112×112px. Each file must be under 25KB for static emotes or 1MB for animated emotes. All emotes in this gallery already meet these requirements—just download and upload directly to your Twitch Creator Dashboard.
Can I edit these free emotes before uploading them?
Absolutely. Download the emote and edit it in any image editor like Photoshop, GIMP, or the free online tool Photopea. You can change colors, add your channel name, or combine elements. Just make sure your final version still meets Twitch's size and format requirements.
Where can I find cute anime Twitch emotes for free?
This gallery includes many cute anime-style emotes created by our community. Use the scroll feature to browse through hundreds of designs, including chibi characters, kawaii expressions, and anime-inspired reactions. All are free to download and use on your Twitch channel or via BTTV/FFZ.
Can I use these emotes on Discord, YouTube, and Kick?
Yes. These free emotes work on any platform that supports custom emotes, including Discord servers, YouTube Live, Kick, Trovo, and more. Most platforms accept PNG files with transparent backgrounds. Just resize them if needed to meet each platform's specific requirements.
What's the difference between Twitch emotes and BTTV/FFZ emotes?
Twitch emotes are native and visible to all viewers automatically. BTTV (BetterTTV) and FFZ (FrankerFaceZ) emotes require viewers to have the browser extension installed to see them. The advantage of BTTV/FFZ is that any streamer can use them—you don't need Affiliate or Partner status. Our free emotes work with all three platforms.
How do I get free custom emotes for my Twitch channel?
You have two options: (1) Browse this gallery and download free emotes created by our community, or (2) Create your own custom emotes using the free Twitchemote maker. Both methods give you high-quality emotes that meet Twitch's technical requirements without spending money.
What if the emote I download doesn't work on Twitch?
All emotes in this gallery are already in the correct format for Twitch. If you have issues uploading, check that: (1) You have Affiliate/Partner status or are using BTTV/FFZ, (2) The file is under 25KB, (3) The background is transparent, and (4) The content follows Twitch's community guidelines.
How many free Twitch emote slots do I get?
Twitch Affiliates start with 1 emote slot and can unlock up to 6 based on subscriber points. Partners get more slots. However, with BTTV you get 5 free slots (25 with BTTV Pro), and FFZ offers 25 free emote slots. Our free emotes work with any of these options.
Are there free animated emotes for Twitch?
This gallery focuses on static emotes, which are the standard format for Twitch sub emotes. Animated emotes require GIF format and have stricter file size limits (1MB max). You can create animated emotes using the Twitchemote maker if you need movement effects.
How often are new free emotes added to the gallery?
New emotes are added continuously as community members create and share them using the Twitchemote maker. The gallery displays emotes sorted by most recent first, so you'll always see fresh designs at the top. Check back regularly for new cute, anime, and custom styles.
Can I upload my own emote to this free gallery?
Yes. When you create an emote using the Twitchemote maker, you can choose to share it publicly. Public emotes automatically appear in this gallery for other streamers to discover and download. It's a great way to contribute to the community.
Are these free Twitch emotes safe to use commercially?
Emotes shared publicly in this gallery are free to use on your streaming channel, including monetized content. However, don't claim someone else's design as your own work or resell them. For maximum safety with commercial use, create original designs using our emote maker.
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