Resize image for YouTube Channel Banner (2560×1440)
YouTube channel banners are shown at very different sizes on TV, desktop, tablet, and mobile. Uploading at 2560×1440 gives YouTube the highest-quality master to crop from, ensuring sharp results everywhere.
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Drop an image to resize to 2560×1440
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YouTube tip
Only the central 1546×423 'safe area' is visible on mobile. Keep your channel name, logo, and key messaging inside that central strip.
Frequently asked questions
- Why so much wasted space outside the safe area?
- TVs show the full 2560×1440 image, while phones show only a horizontal slice. Designing for the safe area covers both extremes.
- What's the maximum file size?
- YouTube accepts banners up to 6 MB. A 2560×1440 JPG at 85% quality usually lands well under that.
- Can I use a smaller image?
- You can, but YouTube will upscale it on big screens and the banner will look soft on TVs and 4K monitors.