YouTube End Screen Size
Everything about YouTube end screen element dimensions, placement, and how to design video outros that maximize engagement.
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels (1080p)(Standard video resolution) |
| End Screen Duration | 5-20 seconds(Appears at end of video) |
| Element Types | Video, Playlist, Subscribe, Channel, Link |
| Max Elements | 4 elements(Mix of different types) |
| Video Element Size | ~300 x 170 pixels(Approximate display size) |
| Subscribe Button | ~150 x 150 pixels(Circular element) |
| Minimum Video Length | 25 seconds(To enable end screens) |
- Design your video outro with placeholder spaces where end screen elements will appear.
- Keep the last 20 seconds of your video clean to avoid overlapping with end screen elements.
- Use a dark or blurred background behind end screen elements for better visibility.
- Place the most important element (next video or subscribe) in the most prominent position.
- Always include a subscribe button element for channel growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
YouTube end screen elements vary in size. Video/playlist elements are approximately 300x170 pixels, and subscribe buttons are circular at about 150x150 pixels. These appear over the last 5-20 seconds of your video.
End screens can be between 5 and 20 seconds long. They appear at the very end of your video. A duration of 15-20 seconds gives viewers enough time to click on elements.
You can add up to 4 end screen elements. These can be any combination of video suggestions, playlist links, subscribe buttons, channel links, and external links (if eligible).
Your video must be at least 25 seconds long to add end screen elements. This ensures there is enough time for the end screen to appear without covering the main content.
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