How do I add custom emotes?

How Do I Add Custom Emotes?

Adding custom emotes to your Twitch channel can be a great way to personalize your streams and engage with your audience. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of adding custom emotes to your Twitch channel.

Using Your Emote

To add a custom emote to your Twitch channel, you’ll need to follow these steps:

1. Go to the Twitch dashboard: Log in to your Twitch account and click on the settings icon in the top right corner.
2. Select the "Emotes" option: Click on the "Emotes" option from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on the "Add Emote" button: Click on the "Add Emote" button to upload your custom emote.
4. Fill in the necessary information: Fill in the necessary information, such as the emote code and image.
5. Click the "Save" button: Click the "Save" button to add the emote to your emotes panel.

Uploading Animated Emotes

To upload an animated emote, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Emotes" option: Click on the "Emotes" option from the dropdown menu.
2. Select the "Animated Emotes" tab: Select the "Animated Emotes" tab from the menu.
3. Click on the "Upload Animated Emote" button: Click on the "Upload Animated Emote" button to upload your animated emote.
4. Fill in the necessary information: Fill in the necessary information, such as the emote code and image.
5. Click the "Save" button: Click the "Save" button to add the emote to your emotes panel.

Custom Emote Guidelines

Before uploading your custom emote, make sure to review the Twitch custom emote guidelines. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

• Emote size: Emotes must be at least 100×100 pixels and no larger than 500×500 pixels.
• Image format: Emotes must be in PNG or GIF format.
• Animated emotes: Animated emotes must be in GIF format and no larger than 500×500 pixels.
• Content guidelines: Emotes must comply with Twitch’s content guidelines and community standards.

Affiliate Emote Slots

As a Twitch Affiliate, you have access to additional emote slots. Here’s how many emote slots you can have as an Affiliate:

• Tier 2: 1 animated emote slot
• Tier 3: 5 animated emote slots

iPhone Emotes

If you want to create custom emotes on your iPhone, you can use the Memoji feature. Here’s how:

1. Open the Messages app: Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Start a new message: Start a new message or open an existing one.
3. Tap the Memoji icon: Tap the Memoji icon to create a custom Memoji.
4. Customize your Memoji: Customize your Memoji by selecting different facial expressions and accessories.
5. Send your Memoji: Send your Memoji to your friends or family.

Conclusion

Adding custom emotes to your Twitch channel is a great way to personalize your streams and engage with your audience. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily upload your custom emotes and start using them in your streams. Remember to review the Twitch custom emote guidelines before uploading your emotes, and take advantage of the additional emote slots available to you as a Twitch Affiliate.