YouTube image sizes
YouTube Shorts Size: 1080 × 1920 Pixels
The recommended YouTube Shorts size is 1080 × 1920 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 Shorts size is 1080 × 1920 pixels. Image minimum: 600 × 1067 px.
Resize tool
Resize image to YouTube Shorts 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.
Dimensions and specs
| Recommended size | 1080 × 1920 px | |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 | |
| Format | JPG or PNG for image creative; video specs vary by upload workflow | |
| File size | Image creative: 5 MB in Google Ads guidance |
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 1080 × 1920 px at 9:16. | Mobile views may show a tighter crop or smaller preview. | Center action and captions for vertical mobile viewing |
| 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 1080 × 1920 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.
Image creative: 5 MB in Google Ads guidance
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 1080 × 1920 px; start with sharp source artwork.
A file outside 9:16 may be cropped, padded, or rejected depending on the upload surface.
Small type often becomes unreadable after mobile scaling and platform compression.
Platform notes
Requirements and crop behavior
Center action and captions for vertical mobile viewing
Use 1080 × 1920 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 Shorts Size: 1080 × 1920 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
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FAQ
Common questions
What size is a YouTube Shorts image?
The recommended YouTube Shorts size is 1080 × 1920 pixels. The aspect ratio is 9:16.
Should I use JPG or PNG for YouTube Shorts artwork?
Use JPG for photographic artwork and PNG for sharp logos, text, or flat graphics when the platform accepts PNG.
Will YouTube Shorts 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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Google Ads Help: YouTube Shorts creative specs
Used for 9:16 YouTube Shorts creative dimensions and safe-zone context.
Last checked: 2026-05-02