YouTube banner size: resize to 2560×1440
Updated Nothing is uploaded
YouTube channel art is uploaded at 2560 × 1440 px, but only the centre 1546 × 423 px is visible on every device — TVs show the whole image, phones show a thin strip. Resize your banner here with the safe area outlined.
2560 × 1440 px
Only the centre 1546 × 423 px shows on every device.
Choose an image
Resized to 2560×1440 instantly — or drop it here · 🔒 processed on your device, never uploaded
How to resize
- Pick the banner size you need (the most common one is selected).
- Choose your image — it's resized instantly in your browser.
- Fill (crop) to cover the frame and drag to choose what's kept, or Fit (no crop) to keep the whole image with a colour or blurred background.
- Download and upload it straight to the platform.
YouTube banner dimensions
| Use | Pixels | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel banner | 2560×1440 | 16:9 | Only the centre 1546 × 423 px shows on every device. · Safe area 1546×423 · Max 6 MB |
What shows on each device
- TV: the full 2560 × 1440.
- Desktop: about 2560 × 423, a wide strip through the middle.
- Mobile: about 1546 × 423 — the safe area. Put your channel name, logo and schedule here.
Minimum upload size is 2048 × 1152 px and the file must be 6 MB or less.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube banner size?
2560 × 1440 pixels, with a 1546 × 423 px safe area in the centre that's visible on all devices.
Why is my YouTube banner cut off?
Phones and desktop only show a horizontal strip. Keep text and logos inside the safe area outline.
What's the maximum file size?
6 MB. JPG downloads are compressed to fit.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Resizing happens in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
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