YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

Design and resize YouTube channel banners that display perfectly across TV, desktop, tablet, and mobile screens with OmegaTools Free YouTube Banner Size Resizer. Channel art looks drastically different depending on whether viewers use phones, laptops, or smart TVs. Uploading banners without understanding safe text zones causes titles and social links to be clipped. Our tool formats your artwork to 2560x1440 with safe area guides in seconds.

Canvas Size 2560 × 1440 px

Safe Area (Mobile) 1235 × 338 px

Desktop Cut 2560 × 423 px

Max File Weight 6 MB

Interactive Safe-Zone Visualizer TV (Full) • Desktop • Mobile Safe Area

TV Display (2560 × 1440)

Desktop View (2560 × 423)

SAFE AREA 1235 × 338 px Keep text & logos centered here

Inspect Banner Dimensions

Check whether your banner graphic meets the 2560 × 1440 px standard and remains under 6MB.

Drag and drop your file here, or click to browse

Download 2560 × 1440 Template

Get an exact PNG canvas with safe zone guidelines pre-marked for Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or Figma.

YouTube Channel Banner Dimensions & Safe Zones

Specification	Recommended Value	Details / Best Practice
Recommended Banner Size	2560 × 1440 pixels	Full 16:9 canvas displayed on Smart TV YouTube apps
Desktop Banner Display	2560 × 423 pixels	Visible horizontal slice shown on desktop monitors
Tablet Banner Display	1855 × 423 pixels	Visible window cropped on iPad and Android tablets
Mobile & Safe Text Zone	1232 × 338 pixels	Guaranteed visible area across 100% of devices and smartphones
Maximum File Size	6 Megabytes (6 MB)	Save as optimized JPG or PNG

How to Use This Tool – YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

Upload Banner Graphic

Drag and drop your panoramic channel artwork into the banner tool or select an image from your computer.

Align to Safe Text Area

Use visual overlay guides to center key text, logos, and photos within the 1546x423 safe zone visible on all devices.

Download Optimized Banner

Save your 2560x1440 YouTube banner compressed under YouTube 6MB file weight limit, ready for instant channel publishing.

Why Use Our YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

Multi-Device Safe Zone Guides

Visual overlay displays exact boundaries for TV (2560x1440), Desktop (2560x423), and Mobile/Tablet (1546x423).

Under 6MB File Size Guarantee

Optimizes high-resolution banner graphics to comply with YouTube strict 6MB upload limit.

100% Client-Side Privacy

All banner adjustments execute locally in your web browser; your unreleased channel graphics never touch external servers.

Clean Watermark-Free Export

Export pristine, professional channel art ready for your public YouTube channel branding.

Common Use Cases – YouTube Banner Size Guide & Resizer

Essential for content creators launching new YouTube channels, corporate brands updating channel art for seasonal product launches, and graphic designers delivering responsive channel headers to clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the official dimensions for YouTube channel banners?

The recommended banner dimension is 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall (16:9 aspect ratio). The central safe zone visible on all mobile and desktop devices is 1546 x 423 pixels.

Why does my YouTube banner look cut off on mobile phones?

Mobile devices only display the central 1546 x 423 pixel strip of your 2560 x 1440 image. Any text, slogans, or logos placed outside this safe box get cropped out on smartphones.

What is the maximum file size for YouTube channel art?

YouTube permits a maximum banner upload weight of 6MB. Our tool compresses large image files to stay comfortably under this threshold while preserving visual sharpness.

Can I preview how my banner looks on desktop versus mobile?

Yes. Our tool features an interactive multi-device preview toggle displaying simulated cutouts for TV, desktop monitors, and mobile phone screens.

Is this YouTube Banner tool free to use?

Yes, 100% free with unlimited banner resizes, no subscription fees, and no account registration required.

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