YouTube Banner Maker
Make a YouTube channel banner at 2560 × 1440. The title and photo are placed inside the safe area automatically, so nothing important is cut off on phones, tablets, or TVs.
Preview at 2560 × 1440.
Auto picks the biggest size that fits. Choose a number for exact control, from 12 to 600 px.
Your photo stays on this device. It is never uploaded.
A short video ad plays first, and your download starts as soon as it ends. That is how this tool stays free.
YouTube banner size
| Recommended size | 2560 × 1440 px (16:9) |
|---|---|
| Minimum size | 2048 × 1152 px |
| Safe area | 1546 × 423 px in the center. This is what shows on every device. |
| File size | 6 MB or less |
| File types | JPG or PNG |
YouTube shows different amounts of the banner on TVs, desktops, and phones. Only the center safe area is visible everywhere.
How to make a YouTube banner
- Type your channel name or a tagline, such as your upload schedule.
- Choose a background and add a photo or logo if you want. Both are placed inside the safe area for you.
- Turn on Show safe zone guide to see the dashed box that shows on every screen.
- Keep the format on JPG. It keeps the 2560 × 1440 file under the 6 MB limit automatically.
- Click Download YouTube banner. A short video ad plays, then your file downloads. In YouTube Studio, go to Customization, then Branding, and upload it as the banner image.
Design tips for a YouTube banner
- Keep text and logos inside the center safe area. Everything outside it can be cropped out on phones and desktops.
- Let the background extend to the edges. The outer areas show on TVs and large monitors, so fill them with color or pattern.
- Mention when you upload. A short line such as "New videos every Friday" gives viewers a reason to subscribe.
- Use big type. The safe area is narrow, and small text is hard to read on phones.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a YouTube banner?
YouTube recommends 2560 × 1440 pixels. The minimum is 2048 × 1152, and the file must be 6 MB or less.
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
It is a 1546 × 423 pixel area in the center. Text and logos placed inside it show on every device. The rest of the image may be cropped depending on the screen.
Why is my YouTube banner cut off?
Most often, text sits outside the safe area. Use the guide here and keep everything important inside the dashed box.
JPG or PNG for a YouTube banner?
JPG is usually best. A 2560 × 1440 PNG can get large, and this page lowers the JPG quality automatically to stay under 6 MB.