YouTube Banner Resizer (2560 × 1440)

The YouTube banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels (16:9), with a 1546 × 423 pixel safe area in the center that stays visible on phones, tablets, desktops and TVs, a minimum of 2048 × 1152 pixels and a 6 MB file limit. This YouTube banner resizer crops and resizes any image to exactly 2560 × 1440, shows you the safe area while you crop, and downloads a ready-to-upload PNG. It is free, needs no signup and runs entirely in your browser.

YouTube banner size explained

YouTube shows one channel banner (also called channel art or channel header) at different widths depending on the screen. That is why one image has to satisfy several sizes at once:

• Full upload size: 2560 × 1440 px. This is what TVs display.
• Desktop: roughly 2560 × 423 px is visible, cropped from the middle band.
• Tablet: about 1855 × 423 px.
• Mobile: about 1546 × 423 px.
• Safe area: 1546 × 423 px, centered. Anything outside this band can be cut off on phones.
• Minimum size: 2048 × 1152 px. Smaller images are rejected.
• Maximum file size: 6 MB. JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF (non-animated) are accepted.
• Aspect ratio: 16:9.

The most common mistake is placing a channel name or logo near the top or bottom of a 2560 × 1440 image. On desktop and mobile only the middle strip shows, so the text disappears. Keep every important element inside the 1546 × 423 center box.

What the YouTube banner resizer does

Upload an image, and the tool locks the crop box to 16:9 at 2560 × 1440. Drag and zoom the picture until the part you want sits in the frame, and use the visible center guide to keep text and logos inside the safe area. When you export, the browser renders the crop at the exact pixel dimensions YouTube expects and downloads it as a PNG. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

The same tool also has a Profile Picture preset (800 × 800) so you can prepare both channel images in one visit. For thumbnails, community posts and Shorts, use the full YouTube photo resizer.

How to use it

1. Upload your image by clicking the box or dragging a file in. Use the largest version you have; a 4K photo or a 2560-wide design export works best.
2. Choose Banner (Channel Art) and move or zoom the picture inside the 16:9 crop frame. Keep your name and logo inside the center safe area.
3. Export and upload the downloaded file at YouTube Studio → Customization → Branding → Banner image.

Supported image formats

You can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP and non-animated GIF. The download is a PNG, which keeps text edges sharp. If your source is a phone photo, the tool upscales it if needed to meet the 2048 × 1152 minimum, but starting from a large image gives the best result.

Best practices for a YouTube banner

• Design at 2560 × 1440, think in 1546 × 423. Fill the whole canvas with a background, but keep text, faces and logos in the center strip.
• Say what the channel is about. One line such as “Weekly woodworking tutorials” tells a new visitor whether to subscribe.
• Mention your schedule. “New videos every Tuesday” increases return visits.
• Keep file size under 6 MB. A 2560 × 1440 PNG with flat colors is usually 1 to 3 MB. A photo-heavy banner can be exported as JPG if it is too large.
• Check on a phone. After uploading, open your channel in the YouTube app. If anything is cut off, re-crop with more margin.
• Match your other profiles. Use the Discord banner resizer and the other photo resizers to keep the same artwork across platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the YouTube banner size in 2026?

2560 × 1440 pixels at 16:9, with a minimum of 2048 × 1152 and a maximum file size of 6 MB. The dimensions have not changed since YouTube introduced the current layout.

What is the safe area for a YouTube banner?

1546 × 423 pixels, centered. This is the part of the banner visible on every device, including phones. Keep text and logos inside it.

Why does my banner look cropped on mobile?

Phones show only the center 1546 × 423 band of the full 2560 × 1440 image. Elements near the top, bottom or far edges are hidden. Re-crop so the important content sits in the middle.

What is the YouTube banner size for mobile?

Mobile displays about 1546 × 423 pixels of the banner. You still upload the full 2560 × 1440 image; YouTube crops it for each device.

Can I upload a smaller image?

No. YouTube rejects anything below 2048 × 1152 pixels. This resizer outputs 2560 × 1440 so the upload always passes.

Does the banner have to be exactly 16:9?

Yes. Images with a different aspect ratio are cropped by YouTube, often badly. The tool locks the crop to 16:9 so you control what is kept.

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