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YouTube channel banner size
As of July 2, 2026, the YouTube channel banner is 2560 by 1440 pixels (16:9). Below is the full spec, then a resizer already set to that size so you can export a perfectly fitted image.
YouTubeChannel bannerLast verified July 2, 2026
Recommended size2560x1440 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Safe zone: Keep your logo and text inside the central 1546 by 423 safe area; that is all that shows on phones.
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About the YouTube channel banner size
YouTube channel art is uploaded at 2560 by 1440 pixels, but almost none of that is visible at once. YouTube crops the banner differently on TV, desktop and mobile from the same file. The only region guaranteed to show everywhere is the central 1546 by 423 pixel safe area, so your channel name, logo and tagline must live inside it. Everything outside that box is decoration that TVs and wide monitors reveal but phones cut off. Keep the file under 6 MB.
Quick tips
- 01Upload 2560 by 1440, but design the essentials into the central 1546 by 423 safe area.
- 02Phones only show that centre strip; wide desktops and TVs reveal more.
- 03Keep it under 6 MB; use a simple graphic, not a busy photo, so it survives the crops.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
1546 by 423 pixels in the centre of the 2560 by 1440 image. That region shows on every device; the rest is cropped on smaller screens.
What size is a YouTube channel banner?
Upload at 2560 by 1440 pixels (16:9) and keep it under 6 MB. Design the important content into the central 1546 by 423 safe area.
What aspect ratio is a YouTube channel banner?
The YouTube channel banner uses a 16:9 aspect ratio at 2560 by 1440 pixels.
Related sizes
See all YouTube sizes, the full cheat sheet, or grab this spec from the JSON API.