Twitch — Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll)

Video · Video · Verified 2026-06

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1920×1080

shown at 24%

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Size (px)

Ratio16:9

Max weightNot specified

Max duration60s (6s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s)

Max videoNot published for first-party; 3rd-party served via VAST

Formats · VideoMP4 (H.264)

Text limits N/A

Non-skippable, 100% above-the-fold in-stream video across desktop, mobile, tablet, console, and streaming TV.

First-party delivery is 1920x1080.

Third-party VAST delivery requires mandatory transcodes from 1920x1080 down to 640x360, and recommends transcodes down to 284x160.

Use H.264 codec in MP4 format.

Bitrate must be 4,000 to 10,000 kbps, 24 to 30 fps, with audio at -9dB.

All assets must use SSL or HTTPS.

What size is the Twitch Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll)?

The Twitch Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll) is 1920×1080 px, aspect ratio 16:9.

What is the aspect ratio of the Twitch Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll)?

16:9. At the recommended resolution that is 1920×1080 px.

What is the maximum file size for the Twitch Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll)?

Up to Not specified, in .

How long can the Twitch Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll) be?

60s (6s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s).

Why does Twitch crop my Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll)?

Twitch shows Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll) at 16:9. Upload exactly 1920×1080 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.

Is 1920×1080 still correct for the Twitch Premium Video (Pre-roll / Mid-roll) in 2026?

Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official Twitch documentation.

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