YouTube Banner/Channel Art Size
The complete guide to YouTube channel banner dimensions, safe areas for different devices, and design best practices.
| Upload Size | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Safe Area (All Devices) | 1546 x 423 pixels(Center of the image) |
| Desktop Display | 2560 x 423 pixels(Full width, cropped height) |
| Mobile Display | 1546 x 423 pixels(Center portion only) |
| TV Display | 2560 x 1440 pixels(Full image shown) |
| Maximum File Size | 6 MB |
| Accepted Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
- Design at 2560x1440 but keep all important content within the 1546x423 safe area.
- Place your channel name and logo in the center safe zone for visibility on all devices.
- Use the outer areas for background patterns or extended visuals.
- Test your banner on desktop, mobile, and TV to verify nothing gets cut off.
- Update your banner seasonally or for special events to keep your channel fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
YouTube banners should be uploaded at 2560 x 1440 pixels. However, the visible area varies by device: TVs show the full image, desktops show 2560x423, tablets show 1855x423, and mobile shows only 1546x423.
The safe area is the center 1546 x 423 pixels of the banner. This area is visible on all devices including mobile phones. Place your most important content (logo, channel name) within this area.
Mobile devices only display the center portion (1546x423) of your banner. Content outside the safe area gets cropped on smaller screens. Always preview on mobile before publishing.
No, YouTube channel banners must be static images. You cannot use videos or animated content as your channel banner. Supported formats are JPG, PNG, GIF (static), and BMP.
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