YouTube Community Post Image Size
The recommended dimensions and format specifications for images shared in YouTube Community tab posts.
| Recommended Size | 1200 x 675 pixels(16:9 aspect ratio) |
| Alternative Size | 1080 x 1080 pixels(1:1 square format) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 or 1:1 |
| Maximum File Size | 16 MB |
| Accepted Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP |
| GIF Support | Animated GIFs supported(Unlike thumbnails) |
| Multiple Images | Up to 5 images per post |
- Use 1200x675 (16:9) for landscape images or 1080x1080 for square posts.
- Community posts support animated GIFs, unlike video thumbnails.
- You can include up to 5 images in a single Community post.
- Higher resolution images are automatically resized by YouTube.
- Use Community posts to tease upcoming videos and drive engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
YouTube Community post images work best at 1200 x 675 pixels (16:9) for landscape or 1080 x 1080 pixels for square format. The maximum file size is 16 MB.
Yes, YouTube Community posts support animated GIFs, unlike video thumbnails which only show the first frame of a GIF.
You can add up to 5 images in a single YouTube Community post. You can also create polls, text-only posts, and quiz posts.
YouTube Community posts are available to channels that have reached 500 subscribers. This threshold was lowered from the previous 1,000 subscriber requirement.
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