Twitch info panels render at 320×100 pixels. Free sources for templates and finished panels: theme-preset generators (no Photoshop needed), Canva\'s free Twitch panel library, the official Twitch creator-resources GitHub, and community-shared PSD packs from r/Twitch_Startup. The free Twitch Panel Size + Cropper tool ships 8 brand-preset themes and exports panels at the correct size directly.
Twitch panel sizes — the spec
Twitch info panels render at 320×100 pixels on the channel page. Twitch accepts upload up to 320×300 but truncates anything taller than 100 in the live render, so design for the 320×100 box. PNG or JPG; PNG with transparency works for layered designs.
Other channel image sizes you\'ll need:
- Profile banner — 1200×480 (top of channel page, above the stream player)
- Profile picture — 256×256 (square; renders circular at runtime but upload is square)
- Offline video banner — 1920×1080 (the placeholder image when the channel is offline)
The free Panel Size + Cropper generates all four sizes from one source image with X / Y / zoom sliders, brand-tint overlay, and PNG / JPG export. No Photoshop required.
Free panel sources
1. Theme-preset generator. The Streamrise Panel Cropper ships 8 brand- tint presets (Twitch / Kick / StreamRise + neutral palettes) that generate panels from a label like "Schedule", "About", "Donate", "Discord" without any image editing. Cleanest path for streamers who don\'t want to mess with Photoshop.
2. Canva. canva.com/twitch-panels has a large free template library — drag-and-drop, type your label, export at 320×100. The free tier supports panel design without watermarks; some advanced fonts / illustrations are paid.
3. Twitch creator-resources GitHub. Twitch publishes free PSD / Figma panel templates on its public creator-resources GitHub repo. Designed for streamers who already have access to Photoshop or Figma.
4. Community-shared free PSD packs. r/Twitch_Startup and r/Twitch have active threads with free panel sets, often with brand-tint variants. Always check licensing before reuse — most free sets allow personal stream use; a few restrict commercial use.
What panels to ship in your first set
Most channels do well with 5-7 panels in this order:
- Schedule — when you stream (your timezone + days). Most viewers scan this first.
- About — short bio. Three sentences max. Hook → trust → call to action.
- Subscribe — explain sub perks (no ads / sub emotes / Discord access).
- Donate / Tips — Streamlabs / StreamElements / direct link.
- Discord — server invite link.
- Socials — X / TikTok / YouTube handles (the cross-platform clip pipeline that drives most free organic follower growth).
- Sponsors / partners — only if you have any. Don\'t fake this.
Add more panels (FAQ, rules, gear list, music credits, donation goals) below the core 5-7. Most viewers scan only the first 3-5; everything below is for the occasional deep-engager who scrolls.
Custom panels vs free templates
Free templates are fine for the first 6-12 months while you\'re finding your channel\'s visual identity. Once your branding stabilises, custom panels from a freelance designer ($30-150 for a full panel set) become worthwhile because they cohere with your offline banner, profile graphics, and overlay. Across our 700K+ Twitch channel observation set, channels that hit Partner status mostly run custom-designed panel sets — but they didn\'t at the early-Affiliate stage.
FAQ
What size are Twitch info panels?
Twitch info panels render at 320×100 pixels (the actual rendered size on the channel page). Twitch accepts uploads up to 320×300 but truncates anything taller than 100 px in the live render — so designing for the 320×100 box is the cleanest path. PNG or JPG accepted; PNG with transparency works for layered panel designs.
How do I make panels for free?
Three free paths: (1) Theme-preset generators that produce panels from a label without Photoshop — the free <NuxtLink to="/free-twitch-panel-size">Twitch Panel Size + Cropper</NuxtLink> tool ships 8 brand presets and exports panels at 320×100 directly. (2) Canva's free Twitch panel templates (canva.com/twitch-panels) — drag-and-drop with thousands of free designs. (3) Photoshop / Figma + free PSD templates from the Twitch creator-resources GitHub.
What other Twitch image sizes do I need?
Four channel image sizes total: info panel (320×100), profile banner (1200×480), profile picture (256×256), offline video banner (1920×1080). The free <NuxtLink to="/free-twitch-panel-size">Panel Size + Cropper</NuxtLink> generates all four from one source image with X / Y / zoom sliders for non-square sources.
Where can I download free panel templates?
Three sources: (1) Canva Twitch panel templates — large free library, drag-and-drop. (2) Twitch creator-resources GitHub — official free PSD / Figma templates. (3) Reddit r/Twitch_Startup and r/Twitch — community-shared free panel sets, often with brand-tinted variants. Always check licensing before reuse — most are free for personal stream use, some restrict commercial use.
Should I commission custom panels or use a free template?
Free templates are fine for the first 6-12 months while you're finding your channel's visual identity. Once your branding stabilises, custom panels from a freelance designer ($30-150 for a full set of 6-10 panels) become worthwhile because they cohere with your offline banner and profile graphics. Across our 700K+ Twitch channel coverage, the channels that hit Partner status mostly run custom-designed panels — but they didn't at the early-Affiliate stage.
Can I animate Twitch panels?
No. Twitch panels are static PNG / JPG only. Animated panels aren't supported — Twitch hasn't added animated GIF / WebP rendering for panels (only for sub-emotes and Cheermotes). Some channel banners support short autoplay videos but not the info panels themselves.
How many panels can a channel have?
No hard cap — channels routinely run 10-20+ panels stacked vertically on the channel page. The practical limit is viewer attention. Most viewers scan the first 3-5 panels (Schedule, About, Donate, Socials, Sponsors) and ignore the rest. Order matters: put the action-driving panels (subscribe / donate / Discord invite) above the informational ones.
