YouTube Banner Size
2560 × 1440 px
YouTube channel art. The TV-safe area for logos and text is the central 1546 × 423 region.
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Drag & drop your image
or browse files · PNG, JPEG, WEBP, AVIF · up to 20 MB
Drop an image and we'll auto-crop it to 2560 × 1440.
Use a high-res source
Start with an image at least 2560px wide so the result stays sharp.
Keep content in the safe area
Important text and faces should stay within the central region so nothing is cut off on smaller screens.
Export as WebP
WebP at ~90% quality is visually lossless and a fraction of the file size.
YouTube Banner — frequently asked questions
What is the correct YouTube Banner size?+
The recommended YouTube Banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels (a 16 : 9 aspect ratio).
How do I resize an image to 2560 × 1440?+
Upload your image to BannerCrop AI and choose the YouTube Banner preset. Our smart crop centers the subject automatically at the exact 2560 × 1440 size, then you download it — usually in under 15 seconds.
Which file format is best for a YouTube Banner?+
WebP gives the best quality-to-size ratio for most banners. Use PNG when you need transparency or crisp text, and JPEG as a universal fallback. BannerCrop AI exports all of these with a live file-size estimate.
Is BannerCrop AI free to use?+
Yes. You can crop and download banners for free, and your images are processed right in your browser — they never leave your device.