Drop your banner here, or click to browse
Best at 2560 × 1440 · PNG or JPG · stays on your device
TV2560 × 1440Full banner visible
Desktop2560 × 423Horizontal strip
Tablet1855 × 423Center crop
Mobile1546 × 423Tight center crop
Safe zone1235 × 338Logo and channel name go here
How it works
- 1Drop in your bannerDesigned at 2560 × 1440 for the sharpest result.
- 2Check every deviceTV shows it all; phones show only the middle strip.
- 3Keep the middle clearLogo and name inside the 1235 × 338 safe zone.
Questions
What size should a YouTube banner be?
YouTube recommends uploading a banner at 2560 x 1440 pixels. This is the full size that displays on TV screens. The minimum upload size is 2048 x 1152 pixels. Always design at the full size for best quality across all devices.
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
The safe area is 1235 x 338 pixels, centered in your banner. This area is visible on ALL devices including mobile phones. Place your logo, channel name, and important text within this zone to ensure they're never cropped.
Why does my banner look different on mobile?
YouTube crops your banner differently based on the device. Mobile shows only the center portion, tablets show more, and desktop shows even more. TV displays the full image. This tool shows you exactly what each device sees.
What file format should I use?
YouTube accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF (non-animated) formats. PNG is recommended for graphics and text because it preserves sharp edges. JPG is fine for photographic banners. Keep file size under 6MB.
How do I design a YouTube banner?
Use design tools like Canva, Figma, or Photoshop to create your banner at 2560x1440 pixels. Keep important content (logo, text) in the center safe area. Then use this preview tool to check how it looks before uploading to YouTube.
Can I use this tool without creating an account?
Yes! This tool is completely free and requires no signup. Your images are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
Banner design tips
Do this
Design at 2560 × 1440 pixels. Keep your text and logo in the centre safe zone. Use high contrast so it reads at a glance, and preview it on every device before uploading.
Avoid this
Text near the edges, images smaller than 2048 × 1152, and small fonts. Remember that phones crop tightly, so anything outside the middle strip disappears for most viewers.
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