YouTube Banner Size (2026)
YouTube banners (also called channel art) display at wildly different sizes depending on device. The full 2560x1440 image shows on TVs. Phones see roughly 1546x423 in the center. Design for both at once.
Upload at full 2560x1440. YouTube serves the right crop per device.
Every YouTube size in one place
Use this table as a quick reference. Krumzi's AI designer handles these dimensions automatically when you pick the format.
| Format | Width | Height | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel banner (upload) | 2560px | 1440px | 16:9 | Required upload size. |
| TV display | 2560px | 1440px | 16:9 | Full image shows on TV screens. |
| Desktop display | 2560px | 423px | 6.05:1 | Strip across the top of the channel page. |
| Tablet display | 1855px | 423px | 4.39:1 | Cropped from center. |
| Mobile / safe zone | 1546px | 423px | 3.65:1 | What everyone sees. Keep logo and text here. |
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YouTube design tips that matter
Knowing the pixel sizes is half the battle. Here's what separates designs that get engagement from designs that don't.
Design for the center 1546x423
That's the mobile crop, which is what 70%+ of viewers see. Logo, channel name, and tagline all need to fit here.
Build out from the center
Use the outer 2560x1440 area for decorative elements that complement (but don't carry) the message. TV viewers get the full picture.
Use 1MB or smaller if possible
Even though YouTube allows 6MB, smaller files load faster, especially on mobile. PNG compresses well for graphic banners.
Update every quarter
Banners go stale. Refresh quarterly with new offers, upload schedules, or recent milestones to signal an active channel.
Frequently asked questions
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