Twitch Badge Size Requirements & Resizer Tool

Learn the required badge dimensions (18×18, 36×36, 72×72) for subscriber badges, loyalty rewards, and custom Twitch badges.

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Subscriber Rewards

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3 Required Sizes

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All Devices

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Quick Reference

Twitch Badge Size Requirements: Complete Specifications

18×18 pixels

Default chat display size for subscriber and loyalty badges. Must be simple and recognizable at this tiny size.

Default chat display

Mobile displays

Most critical size

36×36 pixels

Hover preview and mobile view size. Exactly 2x the 18x18 size for high-DPI displays.

Hover previews

High-DPI displays

Retina scaling

72×72 pixels

Large display size for badge viewers and high-resolution screens. Can include more detail while maintaining recognition.

Badge viewer

Profile displays

Large displays

Badge Types

Understanding Twitch Badge Types & Requirements

Subscriber Badges

Reward viewers for their subscription loyalty. You can create custom badges for 1, 3, 6, 9, 12+ month milestones.

Must be uploaded as PNG with transparent background
Maximum file size: 25KB per badge
Should maintain visual consistency across tiers

Bit Badges

Automatically awarded based on total bits cheered in your channel. Twitch provides default badges, but you can customize them.

Custom Badges

Available for Twitch Partners and Affiliates to recognize special community members, moderators, or event participants. Before creating badges, we recommend starting with learning how to make emotes first, as they follow similar design principles but are easier to create.

Design Best Practices

Visual Guidelines

Use simple, iconic designs that scale well
Ensure high contrast for visibility
Test at actual 18px size before uploading
Consider both light and dark chat themes

Technical Tips

Save as PNG-24 with transparency
Optimize file size while maintaining quality
Use consistent color schemes across tiers
Avoid fine details that disappear when small

For specific file format requirements and technical specifications, refer to our detailed emote size requirements guide, as badges follow similar technical standards.

FAQ

Twitch Badge Size FAQ

What are the required Twitch badge sizes?

Twitch badges require three sizes: 18×18 pixels (default chat display), 36×36 pixels (hover preview and retina displays), and 72×72 pixels (high-resolution and profile displays). All three must be uploaded for proper display across devices.

How are badge sizes different from emote sizes?

Badges use smaller dimensions (18×18, 36×36, 72×72) compared to emotes (28×28, 56×56, 112×112) because they appear next to usernames rather than in chat messages. The smaller size requires even simpler, more iconic designs.

Can I create badges before I'm an affiliate?

Custom subscriber badges are only available to Twitch Affiliates and Partners. Focus on creating emotes first and work toward affiliate status. Once you're an affiliate, you can upload custom badges for your subscribers.

Should I create emotes or badges first?

Always start with emotes. They're used more frequently in chat, have a bigger impact on community engagement, and are easier to design due to their larger size. Once you have a solid emote set, expand to custom badges to reward loyal subscribers.

What file format do Twitch badges use?

Badges use PNG format with transparent backgrounds, the same as emotes. Each badge must be under 25KB per size. Follow the same technical requirements as emotes for best results.