YouTube Channel Banner Resizer
YouTube uses one 2560×1440 banner image for every device, then shows a different crop on each: TVs display the whole thing, desktops a wide strip, and phones a narrower strip still. Only the central 1546×423 'safe area' is guaranteed visible everywhere, which is why banners designed edge-to-edge so often lose their text on desktop. This tool resizes your image to the full canvas and overlays the safe area so you can see exactly what survives each crop.
YouTube dimensions (2560 × 1440) last verified 2026-07. Platforms change specs — we re-check regularly.
Recommended size: 2560 × 1440px · max 6.0 MB · last verified 2026-07
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How it works
- 1
Add your image
The frame is preset to 2560 × 1440 pixels.
- 2
Position it
Drag to pan and use the zoom slider. Crop-to-fill trims overflow; fit-with-padding keeps everything visible.
- 3
Respect the safe zone
Only the central 1546×423 'safe area' is visible on every device — keep text and logos inside it.
- 4
Download
Exports as JPG, sized to respect the 6 MB limit.
Common uses
- New channels uploading banner art for the first time
- Rebrands replacing old channel art across the full device range
- Creators adding an upload schedule or social handles inside the safe area
- Gaming and streaming channels whose viewers often watch on TV apps
- Designers verifying a banner concept against the real crop zones
Good to know
- Put every word and logo inside the central 1546×423 safe area — it is the only region visible on all devices.
- The full 2560×1440 canvas shows on TV screens, so fill the outer areas with imagery that still looks good, just nothing essential.
- Keep the file under 6 MB; a JPEG export at these dimensions fits comfortably.
- YouTube requires the upload to be at least 2048×1152 — smaller images are rejected outright.
- After uploading, use YouTube's own crop preview to double-check the desktop and mobile strips before saving.
Your images stay private
Your images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to PNGful.All processing happens locally using your browser's own image engine — there is no upload step, no server-side queue, and nothing to delete afterwards. Read more in our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a YouTube channel banner be?
2560×1440 pixels, with the critical content inside the central 1546×423 safe area — the specs when we last verified in July 2026. YouTube also enforces a minimum upload size of 2048×1152.
Why does my banner look cut off on desktop?
Desktop shows only a wide horizontal strip from the middle of your 2560×1440 image, not the whole canvas. Anything near the top or bottom is cropped away. Keeping text inside the 1546×423 safe area is the fix.
Why does my banner look different on my TV?
TV apps are the one place the entire 2560×1440 image displays. If you designed only for the desktop strip, the TV view can reveal unfinished or empty outer areas — so it is worth filling the whole canvas with cohesive imagery.
What is the file size limit for channel banners?
6 MB when we last verified in July 2026. A JPEG at 2560×1440 rarely comes close to that; if yours does, nudging the quality setting down will shrink it without visible loss at banner viewing sizes.
My image is smaller than 2560×1440 — can I still use it?
YouTube requires at least 2048×1152, so a smaller image must be upscaled first, which costs sharpness. If you can, rebuild or re-export the artwork at full size instead. This tool can upscale in your browser, but a native-resolution source always looks better.
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