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Open exam presets → YouTube Banner Size
2560×1440 channel art that looks right on TV, desktop and phone, with your logo in the safe area.
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Shrink the file, keep the vibe.
Resize in KB
Under 20 KB, 50 KB, 100 KB. Exact.
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HEIC, WebP, PNG ↔ JPG.
Crop
Square, 4:5, 16:9, passport.
Bulk resize
10 photos at a time, one ZIP.
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Open seller presets → How YouTube shows your banner
Your channel banner is one image that YouTube crops differently on each device. TVs show the whole 2560 × 1440 image. Desktops show a wide strip across the middle. Phones show an even thinner strip. That’s why the official rules include a safe area: the only part that’s visible everywhere.
YouTube banner rules (from YouTube Help)
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | 2560 × 1440 px (especially for TV) |
| Minimum upload | 2048 × 1152 px, 16:9 |
| Safe area at the minimum size | 1235 × 338 px, centred |
| Safe area on a 2560 × 1440 banner | about 1546 × 423 px, centred |
| File size | 6 MB or smaller |
How to do it here
- The recipe is set to 2560 × 1440, JPG.
- Drop your design. If it isn’t 16:9, drag the bright box; remember that only the middle strip shows on phones.
- Hit Repixel it ✨. The badge confirms 2560 × 1440 px. A 2560 × 1440 JPG is usually 300 KB to 1.5 MB, well under the 6 MB limit.
Designing a banner that works everywhere
- Put your channel name and logo in the middle. Centre them inside a 1546 × 423 px area of the 2560 × 1440 canvas.
- Use the sides for background only. Texture, colour or scenery can extend to the edges, but nothing important.
- Big, simple text. On phones the banner is tiny; a short slogan reads better than a sentence.
- Avoid the bottom-right on desktop. Your social links can overlap that corner.
- Check on a phone. After uploading, look at your channel in the app before you share it.
Upload error “image too small”?
YouTube rejects banners under 2048 × 1152. If your design is smaller, resizing up here will make it the right size, but it may look soft. Start from a larger design file if you can. For video thumbnails, which use a different size, see YouTube thumbnail size.
Testing your banner
Before uploading, look at the downloaded file on a phone screen and imagine only the middle strip being visible: if your channel name still reads clearly, you’re done. After uploading, YouTube Studio shows a preview for TV, desktop and mobile; check all three. If something important is cut off on mobile, move it towards the centre in your design and run it through this page again.
FAQ fr
What is the YouTube banner size?
YouTube recommends 2560×1440 pixels (16:9). The minimum upload is 2048×1152, and the file must be 6 MB or smaller.
What is the safe area?
At the minimum size, the part that shows on every device is 1235×338 px in the middle. On a 2560×1440 banner that's about 1546×423 px. Keep your name and logo there.
Why is my banner cut off on mobile?
Phones show only a thin strip from the middle of the banner. Anything outside the safe area is hidden on small screens.
Which format should I use?
JPG for photos and PNG for flat graphics, as long as the file stays under 6 MB. Our preset saves JPG, which keeps it well under.