YouTube image sizes
YouTube Channel Banner Size: 2560 × 1440 Pixels
The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels. Use this canvas before you design or resize artwork.
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.
Quick answer
Copy-ready answer
The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels. Minimum upload: 2048 × 1152 px.
Resize tool
Resize image to YouTube channel banner size
Upload an image, use the preset target, choose a crop mode, and export JPG, PNG, or WebP without leaving your browser.
Your image stays in your browser.
Safe area
Design inside the crop-safe area
The full banner can show on TV, while desktop and mobile crop to the center. Keep text and logos inside the 1235 × 338 px safe area.
Dimensions and specs
| Recommended size | 2560 × 1440 px | |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Format | JPG or PNG | |
| File size | 6 MB or smaller |
Formula
How to calculate this size
Export at the recommended pixel canvas before upload or handoff.
Reduce width and height by their greatest common divisor.
Use fit for no crop, fill or center crop for exact coverage, or pad when borders are acceptable.
Desktop and mobile
How this image displays
Use the upload size as the source canvas, then keep important content inside the safest visible area.
| Item | Desktop | Mobile | Text/logo placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload size | Start from 2560 × 1440 px at 16:9. | Mobile views may show a tighter crop or smaller preview. | Centered 1235 × 338 px text/logo safe area |
| Display behavior | This follows the current official or platform-published recommendation. | Preview after upload because responsive platform surfaces can resize, pad, or crop artwork. | Avoid edge-dependent text, tiny logos, and important details near corners. |
Export checklist
Before you upload
Export the canvas at 2560 × 1440 px before uploading.
sRGB is the safest color profile for consistent web and app display.
Use JPG for photos and PNG for crisp logo, type, or flat artwork when the platform accepts it.
6 MB or smaller
Review desktop and mobile previews so cropping, padding, and compression do not hide important content.
Common mistakes
Avoid these image problems
Responsive previews, masks, and thumbnails can crop or soften edge content.
Do not upscale a small file to 2560 × 1440 px; start with sharp source artwork.
A file outside 16:9 may be cropped, padded, or rejected depending on the upload surface.
Small type often becomes unreadable after mobile scaling and platform compression.
Templates
Download a YouTube template
Use the template as a visible guide for the full canvas, crop risk, and safest placement area.
Platform notes
Requirements and crop behavior
Centered 1235 × 338 px text/logo safe area
Use 2560 × 1440 px as the source canvas and preview responsive crops after upload.
Resize with this presetThis page follows the current platform-published size guidance and keeps the answer, resize tool, and export checklist close to the top of the page. Keep important content centered, export in an accepted format, and check the final upload on desktop and mobile before you call the artwork finished.
Workflow
Use YouTube Channel Banner Size: 2560 × 1440 Pixels in a finished file
Use the exact platform preset for the cover, thumbnail, post, story, or profile image.
Keep text, faces, and logos inside the safest visible area.
Use the resizer preset, choose a crop mode, then export in a supported format.
Related platform sizes and tools
Related platform sizes and tools
FAQ
Common questions
What size is a YouTube channel banner?
The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels. The aspect ratio is 16:9.
Should I use JPG or PNG for a YouTube channel banner?
Use JPG for photographic artwork and PNG for sharp logos, text, or flat graphics when the platform accepts PNG.
Will YouTube channel banner crop on mobile?
It can. Platform surfaces resize differently across feeds, profiles, desktop, and mobile, so keep important content centered and review the uploaded result.
Source
Official source
Verified 2026-05-02 against current platform documentation. Use the source canvas, then preview the upload because display crops can vary by device and surface.
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YouTube Help: channel branding
Used for YouTube profile picture, channel banner, safe area, minimum size, and file-size guidance.
Last checked: 2026-05-02