Image Specs
Channel Banner
| Dimensions | 1280 × 700 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 4 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
| Notes | Header image displayed at the top of your Kick channel page |
Profile Image
| Dimensions | 128 × 128 px minimum |
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| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 4 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
| Notes | Displayed as a circle next to stream title and in the directory |
Channel Offline Banner
| Dimensions | 1920 × 1080 px |
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Max File Size | 4 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
| Notes | Shown on the channel page in place of the stream when offline |
Stream Thumbnail
| Dimensions | 1280 × 720 px recommended |
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Offline thumbnail shown in the channel directory when not live |
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Streaming Specs
Live Stream
| File Formats | RTMP |
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| Resolution | Up to 1920 × 1080 px (1080p60) |
| Notes | Ingest via RTMP; recommended bitrate 6000 Kbps for 1080p60; supports up to 8000 Kbps |
VOD / Clip
| File Formats | MP4 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Up to 1920 × 1080 px |
| Max Duration | 10 – 180 seconds (up to 3 minutes) |
| Notes | Clips created from live streams; stored as VODs after broadcast. Max clip length increased from 60s to 3 minutes (Feb 2026) |
Text & Character Limits
Stream Title
| Character Limit | 100 characters |
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Channel Bio
| Character Limit | 500 characters |
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Username
| Character Limit | 25 characters |
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| Notes | Letters, numbers, underscores |
Chat Message
| Character Limit | 500 characters |
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Channel Assets
Profile Image
| Dimensions | 128 × 128 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 4 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
| Notes | Square; displayed as a circle |
Channel Banner
| Dimensions | 1280 × 700 px minimum |
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| Max File Size | 4 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
| Notes | Displayed at the top of the channel page |