Resize Image for YouTube Channel Banner
The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560x1440 pixels, but the part that matters most is the 1546x423 safe area in the center. YouTube displays your banner differently on TV, desktop, and mobile, and only that central safe zone is guaranteed to show everywhere. Resize to 2560x1440 below and keep your key content inside the safe area.
Drag & drop a file here, or click to choose
One image, three different crops
YouTube uses a single 2560x1440 upload but crops it to fit each device. On a TV it shows the full 2560x1440 image. On desktop it reveals a wide 2560x423 strip. On mobile it narrows to just the 1546x423 safe area in the center. That means the edges of your banner are visible on some screens and completely cut on others.
The practical rule: every piece of critical information — your channel name, logo, upload schedule, and social handles — must sit inside the 1546x423 safe zone. Use the outer areas only for background texture, color, or artwork that can be safely trimmed. Design the banner outward from that central rectangle rather than filling all 2560x1440 with important content.
YouTube caps the banner at 6MB and accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIF.
Resize privately in your browser
This tool resizes to 2560x1440 using the Canvas API entirely on your device, so your channel art is never uploaded anywhere. Load your artwork, download the resized file, and drop it into YouTube's banner uploader — where the built-in preview lets you confirm the safe area looks right on TV, desktop, and mobile before you publish.
How to use Resize Image for YouTube Channel Banner
- 1Drop an image into the box above, or click to choose one (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2The YouTube Channel Banner size (2560 × 1440px) is pre-loaded — your image is scaled to fill and center-cropped, never stretched.
- 3The result updates live; download it when it looks right.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
The safe area is the central 1546x423 pixel region of the 2560x1440 banner. It is the only part guaranteed to display on all devices, so keep your name, logo, and key text inside it.
Why does my YouTube banner look cut off on mobile?
Mobile only shows the 1546x423 safe area, cropping the wider edges you see on desktop and TV. Move any important content into that central zone to stop it from being cut.
What is the maximum file size for a YouTube banner?
YouTube allows up to 6MB for channel banners and accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIF. Export at 2560x1440 and compress if you exceed the limit.