YouTube Banner Size
The correct YouTube channel banner dimensions and safe area.
1546 Ã 423
How it appears on each device
| Device | Visible size |
|---|---|
| TV | 2560 Ã 1440 px |
| Desktop (max) | 2560 Ã 423 px |
| Desktop (min) | 2048 Ã 423 px |
| Tablet | 1855 Ã 423 px |
| Mobile | 1546 Ã 423 px |
Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended upload size | 2560 Ã 1440 px |
| Minimum size | 2048 Ã 1152 px |
| Safe area (all devices) | 1546 Ã 423 px (centered) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Maximum file size | 6 MB |
| File formats | JPG, PNG, BMP, or non-animated GIF |
| Profile picture | 800 Ã 800 px (displays as 98 Ã 98) |
| Video watermark | 150 Ã 150 px |
YouTube Banner (Channel Art) Sizes
YouTube shows your channel banner at different sizes on TVs, desktops, tablets, and phones â all cropped from one image. To look right everywhere, upload at the full 2560 Ã 1440 px and keep the important content inside the central safe area.
The golden rules
- Upload at 2560 Ã 1440 px (16:9)
- Keep text and logos inside 1546 Ã 423 px
- Stay under the 6 MB file-size limit
- Use JPG or PNG for best quality
What is the safe area?
The safe area (1546 Ã 423 px, centered) is the only region guaranteed to be visible on every device, including mobile. Anything outside it gets cropped on smaller screens, so put your channel name and key visuals there.
Why one image, many crops
YouTube stores a single large banner and crops it to fit each screen â a wide strip on desktop, a taller block on TV, and a narrow center on mobile. Designing around the safe area is the only way to guarantee your most important content is never cut off.
Profile picture and watermark
Your channel profile picture should be 800 Ã 800 px (it displays small, around 98 Ã 98). The video watermark â the subscribe icon shown in the corner of your videos â should be a 150 Ã 150 px transparent PNG.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the YouTube Banner Size.