Twitch — Vertical Video Ad

Vertical / Portrait · Video · Verified 2026-06

Live preview

1080×1920
shown at 24%

In context

Full-screen 9:16

Full specification

Size (px)
Ratio9:16
Max weight500MB
Max duration30s (6s, 15s, 20s, 30s)
Max video500MB (site-served only)
Formats · VideoMP4, MPG, TS (H.264/MPEG-2/MPEG-4)
Text limits N/A

Keep key content and text inside the safe zone — the platform UI overlaps the top and bottom of full-screen 9:16 creatives.

Notes & best practice

Renders beside the livestream on desktop and mobile.

First-party resolution is 1080x1920, and third-party is 360x640.

Supported codecs are H.264, MPEG-2, or MPEG-4 in MP4, TS, or MPG containers.

Minimum bitrate is 4 Mbps for site-served and 2 Mbps for third-party, with 8 Mbps recommended.

Frame rate must be constant at 23.976, 24, 25, or 29.97 fps.

Audio must be AAC, 192 kbps (128 kbps for third-party), 44.1 or 48 kHz, minimum 2 channels, at -9dB.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Twitch Vertical Video Ad?
The Twitch Vertical Video Ad is 1080×1920 px, aspect ratio 9:16.
What is the aspect ratio of the Twitch Vertical Video Ad?
9:16. At the recommended resolution that is 1080×1920 px.
What is the maximum file size for the Twitch Vertical Video Ad?
Up to 500MB, in .
How long can the Twitch Vertical Video Ad be?
30s (6s, 15s, 20s, 30s).
Why does Twitch crop my Vertical Video Ad?
Twitch shows Vertical Video Ad at 9:16. Upload exactly 1080×1920 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.
Is 1080×1920 still correct for the Twitch Vertical Video Ad in 2026?
Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official Twitch documentation.

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