Resize a YouTube channel banner

YouTube recommends 2560 × 1440 px for channel banners. This preset fits your whole artwork on that canvas. Different views crop it differently, so inspect text and logos in Studio before publishing.

Drop your file here

Choose file

Up to 25 MB per file

Start with high-resolution artwork and keep key text central.

Export the 2560 × 1440 canvas without stretching.

Check the 6 MB file limit and Studio’s device previews.

Resizing does not create new detail or automatically lay out a safe-area design. YouTube’s file maximum is 6 MB; use image compression if the output is larger. Confirm current platform guidance.

Files are processed in India, virus-scanned, and deleted automatically after one hour.

Common questions

Is 2560 × 1440 the minimum?

The cited guide recommends that size; it lists 2048 × 1152 as the minimum.

Will all of the banner show on a phone?

Device views crop differently. Keep key content central and verify the Studio preview.

Does it guarantee the 6 MB limit?

No. Read the downloaded file size and compress if needed.