YouTube Banner Resizer
Create channel art that looks right on TVs, computers and phones. The frame shows the exact safe area YouTube keeps visible on every device, so you can place your channel name and logo where nobody misses them.
- Files stay on your device
- No sign-up
- Free to use
Size
TVs show the whole image, but desktops and phones show only a band across the middle. Keep logos and text inside the dashed safe area.
Fill the frame
Output
How to use YouTube Banner Resizer
- Drop the image you want to use as channel art.
- Drag the frame to choose the part of the image that becomes the banner.
- Keep your logo and text inside the dashed safe area in the centre.
- Select Create banner and upload the 2560 × 1440 image in YouTube Studio under Customisation → Branding.
YouTube Banner Resizer features
Official banner size
2560 × 1440 pixels, the size YouTube recommends for channel banners.
Live safe-area guide
A dashed rectangle marks the 1546 × 423 central region visible on phones, tablets, computers and TVs.
Precise positioning
Drag and resize the 16:9 frame to compose the banner from any photo or artwork.
Fit options
Place a wide graphic on a blurred or coloured background when it does not fill the frame.
High-quality export
JPG or PNG under YouTube’s 6 MB upload limit for most images.
On-device processing
Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
When to use YouTube Banner Resizer
- Creating channel art for a new YouTube channel.
- Updating a banner for a new season, series or sponsorship.
- Turning a wide landscape photo into a banner without cutting off key content.
- Checking whether an existing banner keeps its text in the safe area.
- Preparing banner variations for A/B testing your channel branding.
YouTube Banner Resizer FAQ
What size is a YouTube banner?
YouTube recommends 2560 × 1440 pixels, with a maximum file size of 6 MB. The minimum accepted size is 2048 × 1152.
What is the safe area?
The central 1546 × 423 pixels of the banner. This band is shown on every device. TVs show the whole image, while computers and phones show only a horizontal strip, so anything outside the safe area may be hidden.
Why is my banner cut off on mobile?
Phones show a narrow strip across the centre. Text or logos placed near the top, bottom or sides of the 2560 × 1440 canvas will not be visible. Move them into the safe area.
Can I use a photo that is not 16:9?
Yes. Crop it to 16:9 with the frame, or choose a fit option to show the whole photo on a blurred or coloured background.
JPG or PNG?
JPG is best for photo backgrounds and keeps files small. PNG is better for flat designs with large areas of colour and text.
One banner, four screen shapes
YouTube channel art is unusual because a single image has to serve very different displays. Smart TVs show the full 16:9 picture as a background. Desktop browsers show a wide strip of about 2560 × 423 pixels. Tablets and phones show narrower strips still. The only area guaranteed to appear everywhere is the 1546 × 423 centre, which YouTube calls the safe area.
That makes banner design a layering exercise. The full canvas is atmosphere: a landscape, a texture or a gradient that looks good when cropped at any width. The safe area carries the information: channel name, logo, upload schedule or tagline. Keeping these two layers separate is the most reliable way to produce a banner that works on every device.
Typography needs to be bold. On a phone the visible banner is only a few centimetres tall, so thin fonts and small text become unreadable. A short channel name in a heavy typeface, with strong contrast against the background, reads better than a detailed message.
YouTube also adds your profile picture and channel buttons near the banner in some layouts. Leaving some breathing room around the safe area’s edges avoids clashes with these elements, and testing the uploaded banner on both a phone and a computer is always worthwhile.