Kick banner size and crop guide
Use a 1200 × 480 px canvas with a 5:2 aspect ratio, then keep the important part of the design close to the centre.
Kick banner dimensions
The current Bannerty reference records a 1200 × 480 px banner and a 5:2 aspect ratio, according to the Kick Help Center, read October 2026. Check the current Kick upload screen before publishing because platform requirements can change.
The dashed box shows a conservative working area, not an official Kick template. Keep names and faces inside it and confirm the uploaded crop.
Plan for responsive cropping
A wide banner may be displayed at different widths. The sides are the first parts likely to feel cramped when the layout narrows. Use edge areas for texture, colour or decoration rather than essential words.
A profile image or interface control may overlap part of the banner. Leave breathing room around the lower corners and inspect the result after upload.
Prepare the file
- Create a 1200 × 480 px canvasWork at the intended proportion instead of stretching another social image.
- Place the subject near the centreKeep the channel name, face or main mark away from the far edges.
- Use a short headlineLarge, simple lettering holds up better when the banner is shown small.
- Check contrastTest the text against every part of the background behind it.
- Preview the uploaded resultInspect the channel on a phone and a wider screen, then adjust if the interface covers anything important.
This page is an image-preparation guide. Kick controls account features, upload limits and the final presentation of a channel.
Kick banner questions
What aspect ratio should I use?
Use 5:2 for a 1200 × 480 px canvas. Keeping the same ratio prevents stretching if you work at a larger intermediate size.
Is the whole canvas safe for text?
No fixed safe area is guaranteed here. Keep important content near the centre and verify the crop in Kick after uploading.
Should the profile image appear in the banner artwork?
Usually not. The interface may already display the profile image over or near the banner, so repeating it can make the layout feel crowded.