Dimensions and specs
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 px (16:9) |
|---|---|
| Sharesizer file-size target | under 6 MB |
| Safe area | 1546 × 423 px, centered |
| Formats | JPG or PNG |
How to resize your image for YouTube
- Upload your image above. It never leaves your device.
- Choose Cover to fill the frame by cropping, or Contain to keep the whole image with padding.
- In Cover mode, click or drag on the preview to choose which part to keep.
- Check the shaded guides, then download your image.
Tips for better results
- Place your channel name, logo and tagline inside the safe area, and use the outer area for background only.
- On desktop, channel links can overlay the bottom right of the banner, so keep that corner clean.
- Start from a large source, since TVs show the full 2560-pixel width.
Common mistakes
- Putting text near the edges, where it is cropped on phones.
- Using a wide 16:9 photo with a face off-center, which gets cut out.
- Uploading a banner over 6 MB.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
The central 1546×423 pixel zone of a 2560×1440 banner, which shows on all devices. Some older guides quote a smaller 1235×338 area, so keep key items well inside to be safe.
Why does my banner look cropped on mobile?
Phones show only the central strip. Anything outside the safe area may be hidden.
What file size can a banner be?
Up to 6 MB. Sharesizer lowers JPEG quality automatically to stay under the limit.
Is my image private?
Yes. Resizing and cropping happen in your browser using your own device. Your image is never uploaded to a server, so there is no account, watermark or limit.