Twitch vs Kick Emotes: Sizes, Limits & Reuse Guide

Streaming on both Twitch and Kick? You can reuse the same artwork — you just need the right sizes for each platform. Here's how they compare.

For most streamers, the good news is that one clean emote pipeline works for both platforms. Both expect the same core 28, 56 and 112 px sizes, both support transparent artwork, and both reward bold, readable designs that hold up in tiny chat bubbles. That means you can usually design once and export once.

Because both platforms use the same 28/56/112 px sizes, a single transparent PNG export works almost everywhere. Design once, export the standard set, and upload to each platform's creator dashboard.

• •Keep a transparent background so the emote sits cleanly on any chat colour.
• •Use the live preview to confirm it reads at 28px.
• •Export a ZIP so you have every size organised and ready.

• •Twitch enforces a very explicit 1 MB limit on emotes and animated emotes.
• •Kick's upload flow is simpler, but chat readability still matters just as much.
• •Twitch creators often coordinate native emotes with sub badges and bits badges, while Kick focuses more on the emote itself.
• •If you use third-party extensions like 7TV or BTTV alongside Twitch, you may want extra exports even though the native Twitch and Kick sizes match.

Even when the technical size spec is identical, separate exports can still make sense. Some creators prefer slightly more padding on one platform, or they tune the outline strength differently based on how their chat theme, overlay colours or community meme style looks on each site.

• •Create one neutral master export for both platforms first.
• •If the emote feels cramped on one platform, add 2–4% extra padding for that export only.
• •If the subject blends into chat, increase outline thickness slightly.
• •Keep the trigger names and folder structure consistent so uploads stay organised.

• •Prepare one clean transparent source image.
• •Export the 28, 56 and 112 px set once.
• •Upload the pack to Twitch Creator Dashboard and then to Kick's emote settings.
• •Check how the emote reads in live chat after publishing and tweak only if necessary.

Use the Kick Emote Maker for Kick-tuned output, or the Twitch Emote Maker for Twitch — both run fully in your browser.