Resize a YouTube banner
Resize 1 still image to 2560 × 1440px for a YouTube channel banner. Choose the crop position or padding, check text and logos in the central safe area, and save a JPEG or PNG of 6MB or less. The preview guides are not included in the saved image.
What you can do
Check the positions of text and logos
The visible area differs by device. Use the central guide as a reference to check important text and logos.
Match the recommended size and file size
Create a 2560 × 1440 image of 6 MB or less. Choose cropping or display with padding.
How to use
Choose an image for your banner
Choose 1 image for the top of your channel.
Check the safe area
Adjust the crop position and check that text and logos fit within the central guide.
Save the image without guides
Check and save the entire finished image, then upload it in your YouTube channel settings.
Useful when
Keep your channel name from being cropped
Check the positions of your existing channel name and logo within the central safe area.
Prepare for display differences between devices
Keep important parts near the center so the image conveys your message even when its outer edges are cropped.
Preventing cropped banners
The difference between the safe area and the entire image
The guide indicates where to place text and logos. The outside area is also saved in the image, but some parts may not be shown on certain devices.
Check the original image resolution too
YouTube's recommended size is 2560 × 1440. Enlarging a small image may blur text and details.
Frequently asked questions
Are the safe area lines saved too?
No. The lines and dark overlay are guides for checking positions and are not included in the output image.
Will it look the same on a smartphone?
The visible area differs by device. Check important text and logos within the central guide and check the display after uploading as well.
Can I move text or logos inside the guide?
This page moves the entire image. To move only text or logos, edit the original image.
File handling
- Input
- 1 still image. Animations are excluded.
- Default settings
- 2560 × 1440 px / Crop / JPEG.
- Output
- 6 MB or less. Guides are not included in the saved image.