YouTube Banner Resizer
Instantly crop and resize your image to the perfect 2560 x 1440 pixels required for YouTube Channel Art.
Upload Your Photo
Drag and drop here, or choose from your device
Choose FileFrame Your Banner
Pro Tip: Keep your main logo and text directly in the center of the crop box so it doesn't get cut off on mobile phones!
YouTube Rules
Locked to official YouTube TV size requirements.
YouTube has a strict 6MB (6000KB) maximum upload limit.
How to Use YouTube Banner Resizer
Make a YouTube banner that looks right on TVs, computers and phones: 2560 × 1440 pixels, under 6 MB, with your important parts kept in the centre.
Upload Your Image
Choose a wide image or design.
Frame the Banner
Drag the 16:9 box. Keep logos and text in the middle strip.
Download & Upload
Download a 2560 × 1440 JPG under 6 MB and add it in YouTube Studio.
Size
2560 × 1440 px
Max file
6 MB
Safe area
1546 × 423 px
Format
JPG
Privacy
Stays on your device
Price
100% free
YouTube Banner Resizer: Size Rules at a Glance
The sizes this tool makes, in plain numbers.
| Recommended | 2560 × 1440 px |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 2048 × 1152 px |
| Safe area (all devices) | 1546 × 423 px in the centre |
| Max file size | 6 MB |
What Can You Use It For?
Popular ways people use YouTube Banner Resizer.
New Channels
Create your first channel banner.
Rebranding
Update your banner with a new look.
TV & Desktop
Look sharp on large screens.
Phones
Keep text readable on mobile.
Tips for a Perfect Result
- Put your logo and text in the centre strip (1546 × 423) — that's the only part every device shows.
- Use simple, bold text — small text is hard to read on phones.
- Avoid important details near the edges; TVs show the full image, phones show only the middle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about YouTube Banner Resizer.
2560 × 1440 pixels, up to 6 MB. The minimum is 2048 × 1152.
The centre 1546 × 423 pixels — it shows on every device. Keep text and logos there.
Phones show only the middle strip. Move important parts into the safe area.
Yes — the KB box is set to 6000 so the banner stays under YouTube's limit.
Yes, but a wide photo works best because the banner is very wide.
Yes. It's processed on your device.
Yes.
Yes, with no watermark.
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