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YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

Format your YouTube channel banner perfectly across every screen. Ensure your logo and text remain completely visible in the mobile safe zone.

Canvas Size 2560 × 1440 px
Safe Area (Mobile) 1235 × 338 px
Desktop Cut 2560 × 423 px
Max File Weight 6 MB
Interactive Safe-Zone Visualizer TV (Full) • Desktop • Mobile Safe Area
TV Display (2560 × 1440)
Desktop View (2560 × 423)
SAFE AREA 1235 × 338 px
Inspect Banner Dimensions

Check whether your banner graphic meets the 2560 × 1440 px standard and remains under 6MB.

Download 2560 × 1440 Template

Get an exact PNG canvas with safe zone guidelines pre-marked for Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or Figma.

How to Use This Tool

How to Use This Tool – YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

01

Upload Channel Artwork

Import your header image or artwork onto the multi-device channel art canvas.

02

Align Within Mobile Safe Zone

Ensure all primary channel text, logos, and taglines fit inside the 1546x423 safe area.

03

Export 2560x1440 Banner

Download your banner perfectly formatted for TV, desktop, tablet, and mobile displays.

Key Features & Capabilities

Key Features & Capabilities – YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

2560x1440 Master Canvas

Calibrated to YouTube exact recommended banner specifications for TV and 4K screens.

1546x423 Safe Area Overlay

Guarantees that your text and logos remain fully visible on smartphones and desktop browsers.

Multi-Device Guidelines

Interactive visual guides reveal exact cropping boundaries for TV, Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile.

6MB File Size Safety Check

Optimizes output quality to stay well below YouTube 6MB channel art upload limit.

Format Flexibility

Export as crisp PNG or optimized JPG ready for instant channel uploading.

Private & Secure

Your creative channel branding remains 100% private in your local browser environment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official YouTube banner size in 2026?
YouTube recommends a master banner dimension of 2560 × 1440 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) with a minimum dimension of 2048 × 1152 pixels.
What is the YouTube banner safe area for mobile?
The safe area for text and logos is 1546 × 423 pixels positioned dead center. Content within this box will never be cropped on any device.
What is the maximum file size for YouTube channel art?
YouTube allows a maximum file size of 6MB for banner images.
Why does my YouTube banner look cropped on my computer?
Desktop monitors display a 2560 × 423 slice across the middle. Only smart TVs display the full 2560 × 1440 background image.
What file format is best for YouTube channel banners?
PNG is ideal for graphics with text, flat logos, and sharp contrast, while high-quality JPG is recommended for photography-heavy banners.
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