YouTube Banner Size

Channel banner dimensions, safe-area guidance and export checks for YouTube desktop, mobile and TV crops.

Recommended2560×1440
Minimum2048×1152
Safe area1235×338
Text/logo safe area
16:9

Channel banner: 2560 × 1440

Resolution
2560 × 1440
Aspect ratio
16:9
File types
JPG, PNG
File limit
6 MB or smaller
Use it for
Best single canvas for TV, desktop and mobile channel headers.

YouTube crops the same banner differently across devices. Keep logos, channel names and upload schedules in the centered safe area.

Banner export checklist

  • Keep all text and logos in the centered safe area.
  • Let background texture extend to the full 2560 × 1440 canvas.
  • Preview the banner on mobile and desktop before publishing.
  • Avoid borders, shadows or frames that make cropped edges look broken.

Frequently asked

What is the YouTube banner size?
The recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels. The minimum upload size is 2048 × 1152 pixels, and both are 16:9 canvases.
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
At the minimum upload size, YouTube lists the safe area for text and logos as 1235 × 338 pixels. Keep your channel name, logo, upload schedule and CTA centered inside that band.
Why does my YouTube banner crop on mobile?
YouTube uses one banner image across TV, desktop and mobile, but each device crops different edges. Anything outside the centered safe area can disappear on smaller screens.
What file size can a YouTube banner be?
Keep the banner image 6 MB or smaller. JPG is usually best for photo-heavy banners; PNG is better for flat graphics and logos.
Should I use a YouTube banner template?
Yes. A template matters more for banners than most social images because the same 2560 × 1440 canvas has to survive TV, desktop and mobile crops.

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