YouTube Banner Size (2026): Channel Art Dimensions
Updated November 14, 2026 · Checked against YouTube Help
Quick answer
The YouTube banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels (16:9), with a minimum of 2048 × 1152 and a maximum file size of 6 MB. Keep text and logos inside the central 1546 × 423 px safe area so they show on phones, computers and TVs.
Resize an image to 2560×1440 →YouTube banner specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | 2560 × 1440 px |
| Minimum size | 2048 × 1152 px |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Safe area (all devices) | 1546 × 423 px on 2560 × 1440 (1235 × 338 at minimum size) |
| Max file size | 6 MB |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, BMP, non-animated GIF |
Banner size on TV, desktop and mobile
You upload one image, and YouTube shows a different part of it on each screen. TVs show the full 2560 × 1440 image. Computers show a wide strip across the middle. Phones show only the center safe area. That's why the safe area matters more than anything else in your design.
Approximate layout. Keep text inside the green area.
How to upload a YouTube banner
- Design your banner at 2560 × 1440 pixels.
- Put your channel name, logo and tagline inside the central 1546 × 423 safe area.
- Save it as a JPG or PNG under 6 MB.
- In YouTube Studio, open Customization, then Branding.
- Under Banner image, click Change or Upload, adjust the crop preview and click Done, then Publish.
Banner design tips
- Use the outer area for background color or pattern only.
- Keep the channel name large; phones show the banner very small.
- On desktop your profile picture sits near the banner, so match their colors.
- Check the device preview in YouTube Studio before publishing.
Need your profile picture too? See the YouTube profile picture size guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube banner size?
Upload 2560 × 1440 pixels (16:9). The minimum is 2048 × 1152 and the file must be 6 MB or smaller.
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
The safe area is the center part that appears on every device: 1235 × 338 pixels at the 2048 × 1152 minimum size, which is about 1546 × 423 pixels on a 2560 × 1440 banner. Keep all text and logos inside it.
What is the YouTube banner size for mobile?
Phones show only the central safe area of your banner, about 1546 × 423 pixels of a 2560 × 1440 upload. You still upload one 2560 × 1440 image; YouTube crops it per device.
Why is my YouTube banner cut off?
Because important text or logos sit outside the central safe area. YouTube crops banners differently on TV, desktop and mobile, so only the center is guaranteed to show everywhere.
What file formats can I use for a YouTube banner?
JPG, PNG, BMP or a non-animated GIF, up to 6 MB.
Is YouTube channel art the same as a banner?
Yes. Channel art, channel banner and cover image all mean the same header image at the top of your channel.
How do I resize an image to 2560x1440?
Use our free resizer: choose your image, enter a custom size of 2560 × 1440, pick Crop or Fit and download. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Related guides and tools
Source: YouTube Help (channel banner guidelines). Not affiliated with YouTube or Google LLC.