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YouTube channel banner

Build a YouTube channel banner from your photos — the canvas opens at the recommended 2560×1440 size so the art displays correctly on phones and TVs alike.

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Layouts for a YouTube banner

Channel art is the large banner above your videos that sets the tone for the whole YouTube channel. YouTube shows it differently on phone, computer and TV, so it recommends uploading a 2560×1440 pixel image — the size the canvas opens at. Build the banner from photos: stills from your videos, the team or the channel's theme — and the banner will sit evenly, without cropping or blur.

Because of the different screens, only the central safe area of about 1546×423 pixels is guaranteed to be visible — keep the channel name and logo inside it and fill the rest of the banner with photos. In the editor you can spread shots across the full width, zoom in on the details you want and choose a background. Download the finished banner as PNG or JPG and upload it in your channel art. All free, no sign-up and no watermarks.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a YouTube banner?

YouTube recommends uploading channel art at 2560×1440 pixels in a 16:9 ratio — that's exactly what the canvas opens at. The platform then crops the part it needs for each screen from that image.

What is the banner's safe area?

It's the central area of about 1546×423 pixels that's visible on every device, including phones. Keep the channel name, logo and important text inside it; backgrounds and photos can extend beyond it.

Will the banner work on phone and TV?

Yes. A 2560×1440 file is universal: YouTube scales it for mobile, desktop and TV. If the important parts sit in the safe area, the banner displays correctly everywhere.