YouTube Channel Banner

Get the perfect banner size for your YouTube channel.

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JPG, PNG, WebP supported · Max recommended 25MB

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About this tool

Resize your image to the perfect YouTube channel banner size online for free with ResizerPhoto. A professional YouTube channel banner improves your channel's appearance and brand identity across devices.

Key features

Auto-resize to YouTube channel banner dimensions
Correct size for YouTube channel art
Works on mobile and desktop
No server upload — fully private
Free with no limits
Instant download

Common uses

Create YouTube channel banner
Update channel art for new content series
Add branding to YouTube channel page
Create seasonal YouTube channel banner
Prepare YouTube banner from existing designs

How it works

The youtube banner tool sizes your photo to match YouTube Banner's current requirement, so it displays correctly without the platform stretching, cropping, or compressing it unpredictably after upload.

Tips for best results

Use a high-resolution source photo — platforms will crop or scale it, and a low-res start looks worse after upload.
Preview how the image looks on both mobile and desktop before publishing, since crops can differ.
Keep important content like faces or text away from the very edges in case the platform crops slightly differently.
Re-check platform size guidelines occasionally — social apps update recommended dimensions from time to time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the correct YouTube channel banner size?

YouTube recommends 2560x1440 px for channel banner art. Our tool outputs this size.

Why does my YouTube banner look different on TV and mobile?

YouTube displays different areas of the banner on different screen sizes. Keep your main content in the safe area (1546x423 px centered) to ensure it is visible on all devices.

What format should a YouTube banner be?

JPG or PNG both work. Maximum file size is 6MB.

How do I upload a YouTube channel banner?

Go to your YouTube channel page, click Customize Channel, then go to Branding to upload your banner image.

Can I use the same banner as my YouTube thumbnail?

No. Thumbnails and channel banners have different sizes and purposes. Use our YouTube Thumbnail tool for video thumbnails.

Will my photo be cropped automatically when I upload it to the platform?

Using the exact recommended size reduces the chance of an automatic crop, but always preview before posting.

Can I use this size for a different platform too?

Sizes are platform-specific, so check the exact requirement for each platform rather than reusing one size everywhere.

Do I need special software to prepare this size?

No, this tool runs entirely in your browser, so no software installation is needed.