YouTube Image Sizes
YouTube Image Sizes
YouTube image sizes for thumbnails, Shorts, channel banners, and profile pictures, with safe areas and upload limits.
Last checked: 2026-05-02
How we calculate this
Methodology and source handling
We check official platform documentation first and label practical production targets when no exact public spec exists.
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YouTube Image Sizes entries
YouTube artwork appears in search results, watch pages, channel pages, embeds, comments, mobile feeds, desktop pages, and TV layouts. Start with the placement, then keep logos, faces, and text inside the safe area for that surface.
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Common questions
Which youtube image sizes should I start with?
Start with the exact placement you need, then resize to that page's recommended or practical production target.
Are these youtube image sizes official?
Official platform sources are used where they publish exact specs. Practical targets are clearly labeled when a platform does not publish one fixed public pixel size.
Should I check mobile after upload?
Yes. Platform images can crop, pad, or compress differently across desktop, mobile, and app surfaces.
Source
Official source
Verified 2026-05-02. Hub pages summarize the child reference pages and preserve practical-target labels where official public specs are incomplete.
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YouTube Help: custom video thumbnails
Used for YouTube thumbnail resolution, ratio, accepted formats, and current upload limits.
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YouTube Help: channel branding
Used for YouTube profile picture, channel banner, safe area, minimum size, and file-size guidance.
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Google Ads Help: YouTube Shorts creative specs
Used for 9:16 YouTube Shorts creative dimensions and safe-zone context.
Last checked: 2026-05-02