YouTube Channel Banner (Art) Size: Complete 2026 Requirements
YouTube channel art (banner) is 2560 × 1440 px, but the "safe area" that is always visible on phones and TVs is the central 1546 × 423 px — put your logo and text there.
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| Full image | 2560 × 1440 px |
|---|---|
| TV visible | 2560 × 1440 px |
| Desktop safe | 2560 × 423 px |
| Mobile safe area | 1546 × 423 px |
| File size | Under 6 MB |
| Format | JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
The short answer
YouTube channel art (banner) is 2560 × 1440 px, but the "safe area" that is always visible on phones and TVs is the central 1546 × 423 px — put your logo and text there. YouTube channel art is 2560×1440 px with a 1546×423 safe area that shows on every device. Resize your banner free — no upload, exact pixels.
YouTube Channel Banner (Art) Size — full specification
Every value below is a hard requirement you can hit in your browser. The whole page and its tools run locally, so your image never leaves your device.
How to get a compliant youtube channel banner (art) size for free
Upload and set the exact channel-art dimensions.
Keep text and logo inside the 1546 × 423 mobile safe area.
Compress if needed so YouTube accepts it.
Why choose a no-upload youtube channel banner (art) size tool?
Because the fastest, most private way to meet YouTube Channel Banner (Art) Size specs is to process the image on your own machine. FreeConverterTools.net uses your browser's built-in decoders (Canvas, WebCodecs, WASM) — no upload endpoint, no queue, no account, no watermark and no credit meter. That is exactly what a privacy-first tool should be, and it is why these guides and their tools can stay free.
Frequently asked questions
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