YouTube Channel Banner Size
Safe area (visible on all devices) is the center 1546×423. Resize to 2560×1440px with cropping or padding, then check the result before using it.
Resize to 2560 × 1440px
Crop, scale, and export in PNG (lossless), JPG, or WebP
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Design for every channel view
The 2560 × 1440 canvas includes more than the strip viewers see on a phone. Put essential branding in the central area rather than spreading text across the entire photograph.
The full 16:9 canvas includes TV artwork. Essential words and logos belong in the much narrower central strip.
Before you use the download
- YouTube specifies a 2048 × 1152 minimum canvas and a 1235 × 338 text/logo safe area at that minimum. At this 2560 × 1440 preset, that scales to roughly 1544 × 423 in the center.
- Keep the file within YouTube’s 6 MB banner limit. If the PNG is too large, try JPG or the Image Compressor, then check the text again.
- Use YouTube Studio’s device previews before publishing. Correct pixel size alone does not ensure all of the artwork appears on every device.
Platform references
- YouTube Help: custom thumbnail image size and resolution
- YouTube Help: channel banner image guidelines
Platform layouts can change. Check the destination’s preview before publishing.
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YouTube Channel Banner FAQ
What are the dimensions for YouTube channel banner?
The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560×1440 pixels, an aspect ratio of 16:9. Safe area (visible on all devices) is the center 1546×423.
What is the aspect ratio for YouTube channel banner?
16:9 (2560×1440). This matches the preset canvas; the platform may still crop the uploaded image on different devices.
How do I resize my image to 2560×1440?
Drop your image into the tool above. "Crop to fill" scales and center-crops to exactly 2560×1440; "Fit (pad)" keeps the whole image and adds padding. Then download as PNG or JPG. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
PNG or JPG for YouTube?
Use PNG for graphics, logos and text (lossless, supports transparency). Use JPG for photos to get a smaller file. This tool exports both.
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