How Do You Make Twitch Panels on Canva?
Are you a Twitch streamer looking to level up your channel's appearance? One way to do that is by creating eye-catching Twitch panels. These panels help organize and highlight important information about your stream, such as your schedule, social media links, and donation options. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make Twitch panels using Canva – a popular graphic design tool.
Create an Account on Canva
If you haven't already, head over to Canva's website and create an account. Canva offers both free and paid subscription options, but for the purpose of making Twitch panels, the free version will suffice.
Choose a Panel Template
Once you're logged in, click on the "Create a design" button. In the search bar, type "Twitch panel" and hit enter. Canva will display a variety of pre-designed panel templates for you to choose from.
Scroll through the options until you find a template that catches your eye. Remember that these templates are customizable, so don't worry too much about finding the perfect one just yet – you can always tweak it later!
Customize Your Panel
Now that you've selected a template, it's time to make it your own. Click on any element within the panel to edit it. You can change the text by simply clicking on it and typing in your desired information.
If you want to add images or icons to your panel, click on the "Elements" tab in the left sidebar. Here you'll find a wide range of graphics that can enhance your panel's visual appeal.
Add Your Branding
To make sure your Twitch panels match your overall branding, use Canva's color palette feature. Click on any element, then click on the color picker tool. You can choose from pre-set color palettes or customize your own by entering specific hex codes.
Additionally, you can adjust the font style, size, and color to align with your brand's aesthetics. Canva offers a wide selection of fonts to choose from.
Arrange Your Panels
Once you're satisfied with the design of your first panel, duplicate it for consistency across all your panels. To do this, right-click on the panel and select "Duplicate." Repeat this process until you have all the panels you need for your Twitch channel.
To arrange your panels neatly on your Twitch profile page, create a new design with the recommended Twitch panel dimensions – 320 pixels wide and 200 pixels high. Drag and drop each of your customized panels onto this new canvas, positioning them to your liking.
Export and Upload Your Panels
When you're happy with how everything looks, it's time to export your panels. Click on the "Download" button at the top right corner of the Canva editor. Choose a file format (PNG is recommended) and click "Download. "
Now that you have your Twitch panels saved to your device, head over to Twitch and go to your channel page. Underneath the video player area, there is an "Edit Panels" button – click it.
In the Edit Panels menu, click on the plus (+) sign to add a new panel. Upload the image file of one of your custom-made panels by clicking on "Choose Image" or dragging and dropping it into the designated area.
Repeat this process for each of your customized panels until you've replaced all default ones provided by Twitch.
Add Panel Titles and Links
For each panel, you can add a title and a link. The title should succinctly describe the information within the panel, such as "Schedule" or "Socials." To add a link, simply paste the URL into the designated field.
You can also customize the appearance of each panel by clicking on the paintbrush icon. Here you can choose different background colors and adjust the text style.
Final Thoughts
Creating visually appealing Twitch panels using Canva is a great way to enhance your channel's aesthetics and provide important information to your viewers. With Canva's user-friendly interface and extensive customization options, you'll be able to create unique panels that perfectly align with your brand. So why wait? Give it a try and watch your Twitch channel level up!
