YouTube banner size: 2560 × 1440 with a 1546 × 423 safe area
You upload one big 2560 × 1440 image, but each device shows a different slice. Only the centre 1546 × 423 pixels are visible everywhere, so that is where your name and logo must go.
…or drop / paste it here. Your photo stays on this device.
Showing a sample photo. Choose your own to start.
Write alt text & a caption for this crop
What each device shows
| Use | Size | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload (TV shows all of it) | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | Min. 2048 × 1152, max 6 MB. |
| Desktop, maximum | 2560 × 423 | ≈ 6:1 | A thin strip through the middle. |
| Safe area (all devices) | 1546 × 423 | ≈ 3.7:1 | Text and logos go here. |
Source: YouTube Help: “Manage your channel branding”. Platforms change sizes without notice, so check if something looks off.
How to do it
- Choose a wide photo or your banner art.
- The banner preset marks the desktop strip and the smaller safe area.
- Slide the frame until the important part sits inside the inner rectangle.
- Download a 2560 × 1440 file, compressed under 6 MB.
Questions
Why is my YouTube banner cut off?
Desktop and phones show only a horizontal strip of the 2560 × 1440 image. Keep text inside the central 1546 × 423 safe area.
What is the minimum YouTube banner size?
2048 × 1152 pixels. Smaller images are rejected.
Can I use a photo for my banner?
Yes. Pick a photo with a wide, calm band through the middle; the top and bottom are only seen on TVs.