YouTube Banner Size — 2048 × 1152 (Channel Art Guide & Resizer)

Need a perfect YouTube channel banner? Use the recommended size 2048 × 1152 px for crisp channel art that displays well on TVs, desktops and mobile. Our tool helps you resize, crop, and preview the safe area so your channel looks professional across all devices.

What is the recommended YouTube banner size?

The recommended dimensions for YouTube channel art are 2048 x 1152 pixels. This ensures the image is high-resolution and displays correctly across devices. However, YouTube crops the image differently on TVs, desktops, and mobile — so it's crucial to keep important content in the safe area.

Safe area

Keep all critical text and logos inside the center 1546 x 423 px (approx.) safe area so it won't be cut off on smaller screens. The full canvas is 2048 x 1152 but the visible area shifts depending on device.

File format & size

• Preferred formats: PNG, JPG.
• Maximum file size: usually 6 MB — keep files optimized.
• Use sRGB color profile for accurate colors on the web.

Why use our resizer?

Upload any image and quickly convert it to 2048×1152. Our resizer can:

• Auto-crop or letterbox to preserve composition
• Show safe-area overlay so you place logos/text correctly
• Compress and optimize for fast loading without visible quality loss

Tips for design

1. Place channel name and logo inside the safe area.
2. Avoid placing critical elements near edges.
3. Test readability by previewing at small sizes (mobile).
4. Use bold, high-contrast text for legibility.