Resize images for a YouTube banner (2560 x 1440)
YouTube channel banners are 2560 by 1440 pixels, but only the centre is shown on every device. Resize your art to the full size and keep the important part in the middle.
- On your devicePhotos are never uploaded
- Free, no watermarkNo credits or paywall
- No sign upOpen and start editing
- Works offlineOnce a tool has loaded
How to use YouTube Banner
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Drop one photo or a whole batch.
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Check the live preview of how YouTube channel art shows it on every view: TV, Desktop, Tablet, Mobile, and drag the photo to choose what stays in frame.
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Download at exactly 2560 x 1440, one by one or as a ZIP.
YouTube channel art sizes in 2026
2560 x 1440 pixels, under 6 MB. The safe area visible on all devices is the centre 1546 x 423 pixels.
See it before you post
The preview shows your photo inside a mock of YouTube channel art for tv, desktop, tablet, mobile, including the areas that get covered or cropped, so you can fix the framing before you upload.
Tip
Choose Fit with a colour border to keep a logo fully inside the safe area.
Resize a whole batch
Drop many photos at once. Each one keeps its own crop position, and you can download them all as a ZIP. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a YouTube banner?
2560 by 1440 pixels, with a safe area of 1546 by 423 in the centre.
Why is my banner cut off on phones?
Phones only show the safe area. Keep your name and logo inside the centre strip.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
Can I resize many images at once?
Yes. Drop as many images as you like, they are processed in a batch on your device, and you can download them one by one or all together as a ZIP.
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