YouTube Channel Banner Size
Safe area (visible on all devices) is the center 1546×423.
Resize an image to 2560 × 1440 px
100% in your browser — your image is never uploaded to a server.
Drop an image here, or click to choose a file
About the YouTube channel banner size
The current recommended size for a YouTube channel banner is 2560×1440 pixels (16:9). Uploading at the right dimensions keeps your image sharp and prevents YouTube from cropping or compressing it in unexpected ways. If your photo is a different shape, use the resizer above to crop or pad it to exactly 2560×1440 before uploading.
FAQ
What size is a 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 a YouTube channel banner?
16:9 (2560×1440). Matching this ratio avoids unwanted cropping when YouTube displays your image.
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.