Resize image for a YouTube banner
Make a channel banner at the recommended 2560 × 1440 px, under 6 MB.
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YouTube limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 px recommended, at least 2048 × 1152, max 6 MBKeep text inside the middle 1235 × 338 safe area. | support.google.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitWhy files fail on YouTube
YouTube banners show differently on TVs, computers and phones. Only the center 1235 × 338 area is always visible, and files over 6 MB are rejected.
What this preset does
This preset crops to 16:9 at 2560 × 1440 and keeps the file under 6 MB.
Questions
- What size is a YouTube banner?
- 2560 × 1440 px is recommended, at least 2048 × 1152, and 6 MB or smaller.
- Where should I put my channel name?
- Inside the middle 1235 × 338 safe area, which shows on every device.
- What about the profile picture?
- YouTube shows it at 98 × 98 px and allows up to 15 MB.