YouTube channel art is uploaded at 2560 × 1440 pixels, but different devices show different slices of it. Only the centre 1546 × 423 area is visible everywhere.
Your photo is cropped from the centre to the exact shape and resized with high-quality resampling — all inside your browser, so it’s never uploaded.
YouTube channel banner size
| YouTube channel banner | |
|---|---|
| Size | 2560 × 1440 px |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Platform | YouTube |
Tips
- Keep your name and logo inside the centre 1546 × 423 “safe area”
- TVs show the full image; phones show only the middle strip
How to resize image for YouTube channel banner
- Drop your photos.
- The YouTube channel banner size is already selected.
- Download — ready to upload.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a YouTube channel banner?
2560 × 1440 pixels, a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Will my photo be stretched?
No. It’s cropped from the centre to the right shape first, then resized — never stretched or squashed.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your images are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone — check your browser's Network tab, or turn on airplane mode after the page loads and see that it still works.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, no daily limits and no paid “HD” downloads.
Do downloads still contain my location?
No. Every file you download is saved without hidden metadata like GPS location, camera serial number or owner name.