YouTube Banner (Channel Art) Size
YouTube wants your channel banner at 2560×1440 px, but it crops differently on phone, desktop and TV. The only area guaranteed to show everywhere is the centre 1546×423 px. Put your channel name and logo there or they get cut off.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner — upload size Recommended upload; max 6 MB |
2560×1440 | 16:9 | |
| Safe area (all devices) Text/logo MUST stay inside this |
1546×423 | ~3.65:1 | |
| Desktop max visible Wide crop on large monitors |
2560×423 | — | |
| Tablet visible Mid crop |
1855×423 | — | |
| Minimum upload Smallest YouTube accepts |
2048×1152 | 16:9 |
Upload 2560×1440, design for 1546×423
YouTube shows your banner at wildly different crops depending on the device — a tall slice on TV, a wide strip on desktop, a small centre on mobile. The one rectangle visible on every device is the centre 1546×423 px safe area. Keep your channel name, logo and any text strictly inside it; everything outside can be decorative because it will be cropped on some screens.
Minimum and file limits
The smallest banner YouTube accepts is 2048×1152, but upload the full 2560×1440 for sharpness on large TVs. Maximum file size is 6 MB. Use JPG or PNG.
Why banners look wrong
Most broken-looking channel banners put the logo in a corner. On mobile only the centre shows, so a corner logo vanishes. Center everything important.
FAQ
What is the YouTube banner size in 2026?
2560×1440 pixels (16:9) for upload. Keep text and logo inside the centre 1546×423 px safe area.
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
1546×423 px in the centre — the only region shown on every device (mobile, tablet, desktop, TV).
What is the minimum YouTube banner size?
2048×1152 px. The maximum file size is 6 MB.