YouTube Banner Size (2560×1440)
A YouTube channel banner is 2560×1440 pixels (16:9), with a 1546×423 safe zone in the center that shows on every device. Resize your banner to the exact size below — it runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
The safe zone — the part that matters
YouTube's banner is the trickiest social image because it is cropped differently on every device. The same 2560×1440 upload appears as the full image on a TV, a wide 2560×423 strip on desktop, and only the center 1546×423 on mobile.
That center 1546×423 region is the safe zone — the one area guaranteed to be visible everywhere. Keep your channel name, logo, and any text inside it, and use the outer area only for background. Design at the full 2560×1440, but think in the safe zone.
How to make a YouTube banner
- Design or crop your banner with the important content in the center — that is the safe zone.
- Upload it here — the target is already set to 2560×1440.
- Untick 'Keep the original shape' if it is not already 16:9, then click Resize.
- Download your 2560×1440 banner and upload it to YouTube.
YouTube banner — FAQ
What size should a YouTube banner be?
Upload your YouTube channel banner at 2560×1440 pixels (16:9). That is the size YouTube uses to render your channel art across every device, from TVs down to phones.
What is the YouTube banner safe zone?
The safe zone is the center 1546×423 pixels of the 2560×1440 banner. That is the only region guaranteed to display on every device, so keep your channel name, logo, and any text inside it — the outer area is for background only.
Why does my YouTube banner get cropped?
YouTube shows a different slice of your banner on each device: the full 2560×1440 on a TV, a wide 2560×423 strip on desktop, and only the center 1546×423 on mobile. Anything outside that center safe zone is cut off on phones, which is why banners look cropped.
What is the minimum YouTube banner size?
The minimum upload size is 2048×1152 pixels, but 2560×1440 is recommended so your banner stays sharp on large screens. The file must be 6 MB or smaller, in JPG or PNG.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your image never leaves your device, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Other sizes
Making a thumbnail instead? That is 1280×720. See all platform sizes in the social media sizes guide.