Resize Image for YouTube Channel Banner
Create YouTube channel banners at 2560×1440 pixels. YouTube displays different crops on TV (full), desktop (center), tablet, and mobile — keep important content within the 1546×423 safe area.
2560 × 1440
pixels
16:9
aspect ratio
How to Resize for YouTube Channel Banner
- 1Open the Social Media Resizer
- 2Upload your image (drag-and-drop or click to browse)
- 3Select the YouTube — Channel Banner preset (2560×1440)
- 4Download your perfectly sized image
YouTube Channel Banner Tips
- •Upload at 2560×1440 but keep critical content within the center 1546×423 'safe area'
- •Text and logos should be in the center — sides are cropped on mobile
- •Maximum file size is 6MB
- •TV displays show the full 2560×1440, desktop shows approximately 2560×423
FAQ
What size should YouTube channel banner images be?
2560×1440 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). This is the recommended size for optimal quality.
How do I resize for YouTube without losing quality?
Use theimgapp's social resizer — it resizes to exact dimensions with high-quality interpolation. Upload at the platform's recommended size to avoid re-compression.