Twitch Emote ResizerInstant & Free
Resize your emotes to perfect Twitch sizes (28x28, 56x56, 112x112) plus Kick and Discord formats. 100% client-side processing — your images never leave your device.
💡 Tip: For best results, use a square image with transparent background
Instant Processing
Resize in milliseconds right in your browser
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Multi-Platform
Twitch, Kick, and Discord sizes in one click
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How to Use the Twitch Emote Resizer
Creating perfectly sized Twitch emotes has never been easier. Our free online emote resizer tool handles all the technical requirements automatically, letting you focus on creating great content for your stream.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Upload Your Image: Drag and drop your emote image onto the upload area, or click to browse your files. We accept PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP formats.
- Automatic Processing: Once uploaded, our tool instantly processes your image using advanced Lanczos resampling algorithms. This ensures maximum quality retention even at smaller sizes.
- Preview Your Emotes: Toggle between light, dark, and checkerboard backgrounds to see how your emote will look in different chat themes. This helps ensure readability and visual appeal.
- Download Individual Files: Download specific sizes one at a time by clicking the download button next to each preview.
- Download All as ZIP: For convenience, click "Download All" to get a ZIP file containing all sizes organized by platform (Twitch, Kick, Discord folders).
Twitch Emote Size Guidelines 2026
Understanding Twitch's emote requirements is essential for every streamer looking to upload custom emotes. Whether you're a new Affiliate or an established Partner, following these guidelines ensures your emotes look crisp and professional in chat.
Twitch requires emotes in three specific sizes. Each size serves different display contexts—from small inline chat messages to larger emoji pickers and sticker views. Our resizer automatically generates all required dimensions from a single source image.
| Size | Dimensions | Max File Size | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 28×28 pixels | 1 MB | Chat messages, compact view |
| Medium | 56×56 pixels | 1 MB | Emote picker, hover preview |
| Large | 112×112 pixels | 1 MB | Emote cards, subscription page |
Additional Twitch Requirements
- Format: PNG is strongly recommended for static emotes (supports transparency)
- Animated Emotes: GIF format, same size requirements, max 1MB each
- Aspect Ratio: Must be exactly 1:1 (square)
- Transparency: Supported and encouraged for better chat integration
- Content: Must follow Twitch Community Guidelines
Twitch vs. Kick vs. Discord: Emote Size Comparison
While Twitch pioneered the modern streaming emote format, other platforms have developed their own requirements. Understanding these differences is crucial if you stream on multiple platforms or want to maintain brand consistency across communities.
| Platform | Small | Medium | Large | Animated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟣 Twitch | 28×28 | 56×56 | 112×112 | GIF supported |
| 🟢 Kick | 32×32 | 64×64 | 128×128 | GIF supported |
| 🔵 Discord | 32×32 | 64×64 | 128×128 | GIF (Nitro) |
Key Differences Explained
Twitch uses a unique sizing system (28/56/112) that results from their legacy architecture. These odd numbers actually scale well with various screen densities and display resolutions used by viewers on different devices.
Kick adopted the more conventional power-of-two sizing (32/64/128), which aligns with standard image processing pipelines and may offer slightly better performance in some rendering contexts.
Discord follows the same sizing as Kick but has additional considerations for custom emojis versus stickers. Standard custom emojis use the sizes above, while stickers have completely different requirements (up to 512×512 pixels).
Troubleshooting Common Emote Issues
Even with the best tools, emote creation can present challenges. Here's how to solve the most common issues streamers encounter when creating and uploading emotes.
Blurry or Pixelated Emotes
The most common complaint about resized emotes is blurriness. This typically stems from one of these causes:
- Low Source Resolution: Always start with the highest resolution source possible. We recommend at least 256×256 pixels for optimal quality when downscaling.
- JPEG Artifacts: JPEG compression introduces visible artifacts that become more pronounced at small sizes. Always use PNG for your source images.
- Complex Details: Emotes with fine details, thin lines, or small text often don't scale well. Simplify your design for better readability at 28×28.
Our resizer uses Pica.js with Lanczos3 resampling, the same algorithm used by professional image editing software. This provides superior quality compared to browser-default resizing or basic bilinear interpolation.
Transparency Problems
Transparent emotes are essential for a professional look in chat, but achieving proper transparency can be tricky:
Quick Transparency Fixes
- White edges (fringing): This occurs when anti-aliasing blends with a colored background. Remove the background completely, not just select and delete. Use the "defringe" or "remove matte" feature in Photoshop.
- Checkered areas showing: The checkerboard pattern indicates transparency. This is correct—it means your emote will blend seamlessly with any chat background.
- Gray boxes in chat: This usually means you saved as JPEG instead of PNG. JPEG doesn't support transparency.
File Size Issues
While Twitch allows up to 1MB per emote size, smaller files load faster and provide better user experience. Here are optimization tips:
- Reduce Color Palette: For simple emotes, using PNG-8 instead of PNG-24 can dramatically reduce file size.
- Remove Metadata: Image metadata (EXIF data) can add unnecessary bytes. Use a PNG optimizer to strip this data.
- Optimize Before Resizing: Run your source image through tools like TinyPNG before uploading to our resizer.
Emote Design Best Practices for Streamers
Creating emotes that look great and resonate with your community requires more than just technical knowledge. Here are expert tips from successful streamers and emote artists.
Design for the Smallest Size First
Always preview your emote at 28×28 pixels before finalizing. This is the size most viewers will see in chat. If your emote isn't readable or recognizable at this size, it needs simplification. Bold outlines, high contrast colors, and simple shapes work best.
Consistent Brand Colors
Successful streamers maintain consistent color palettes across all their emotes. This creates visual cohesion and makes your emotes instantly recognizable. Consider using your brand colors or stream overlay colors as the foundation for your emote designs.
Emotional Expression Matters
The most popular emotes communicate clear emotions. Whether it's excitement, sadness, confusion, or hype—make sure the emotion reads clearly at a glance. Face-based emotes should have exaggerated expressions that remain visible at small sizes.
Why Choose StreamEmote?
The streaming space has many emote tools, but StreamEmote stands out for several key reasons that matter to professional content creators.
Privacy First
Your images never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No uploads, no servers, no data collection.
Instant Processing
No waiting for server responses. Our tool processes your emotes in milliseconds, not minutes. Resize, preview, and download instantly.
Professional Quality
We use high-quality Canvas resampling—the same technique used by professional image editing software for maximum quality retention.
Multi-Platform Export
One upload generates sizes for Twitch, Kick, and Discord. Download everything in an organized ZIP file, ready for upload to any platform.
Related Guides
Want to learn more about creating amazing stream content? Check out our comprehensive guides:
- Complete Twitch Emote Size Guide for 2026
- How to Create Animated Twitch Emotes
- 10 Pro Tips for Better Emote Designs
- Kick vs Twitch: Emote Requirements Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does the Twitch emote resizer create?
Our tool automatically creates all three required Twitch emote sizes: 28x28 pixels, 56x56 pixels, and 112x112 pixels. These are the exact dimensions required by Twitch for affiliate and partner emote uploads.
Is this emote resizer free to use?
Yes, StreamEmote is 100% free to use with no watermarks, no registration required, and no limits on how many emotes you can resize. Your images are processed entirely in your browser.
Do you store or upload my images?
No, we never upload or store your images. All processing happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your emotes never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
What image formats are supported?
We support PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, and WebP formats. For best results, we recommend using PNG files with transparent backgrounds, as this is what Twitch recommends for emotes.
Why are my resized emotes blurry?
Blurry emotes usually result from starting with a low-resolution source image. For best results, use a source image that is at least 112x112 pixels (preferably larger). Our tool uses high-quality Lanczos resampling (via Pica.js) to minimize quality loss during resizing.
Can I resize emotes for Kick and Discord too?
Yes! In addition to Twitch sizes, our tool automatically generates the standard sizes used by Kick (32x32, 64x64, 128x128) and Discord (32x32, 64x64, 128x128) platforms.
What is the maximum file size I can upload?
Since processing happens in your browser, there's technically no upload limit. However, Twitch requires emotes to be under 1MB for each size. Most emotes are well under this limit.
How do I make my emote background transparent?
To create a transparent background, use an image editing tool like Photoshop, GIMP, or Photopea to remove the background before uploading. Save the file as PNG to preserve transparency. Our resizer maintains transparency throughout the resizing process.
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