YouTube Banner Size Checker
Channel art is 2560 × 1440 pixels, but phones show only the middle 1546 × 423. Drop your banner to see exactly what each device keeps, and export it to spec.
- 2560 × 1440
- Safe zones for 4 devices
- Nothing is uploaded
What each device shows
- Mobile · safe area 1546 × 423
- Tablet 1855 × 423
- Desktop 2560 × 423
- TV 2560 × 1440
YouTube banner size by device
| Where | Visible area |
|---|---|
| Upload | 2560 × 1440 px, minimum 2048 × 1152, 16:9, ≤ 6 MB |
| TV | 2560 × 1440 (the whole image) |
| Desktop | 2560 × 423 |
| Tablet | 1855 × 423 |
| Mobile · safe area · text and logo safe area | 1546 × 423 |
YouTube crops one image differently on every screen: a TV shows all of it, a desktop shows a wide strip, a phone shows only the centre 1546 × 423. Anything important - your name, a logo, a schedule - must sit inside that centre strip; the rest is decoration. Your profile picture and the channel buttons also overlap the banner at the bottom-left and bottom-right on desktop.
Banner tips
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube banner size?
2560 × 1440 pixels (16:9), minimum 2048 × 1152, file under 6 MB. The safe area that every device shows is 1546 × 423 in the centre.
Why is my banner cut off on mobile?
Phones show only the centre 1546 × 423 strip of the 2560 × 1440 image. Move text and logo into that strip - use the checker above to see the exact frame.
Can I use a smaller image?
YouTube requires at least 2048 × 1152. Smaller uploads are rejected; export at 2560 × 1440 with the button above.
Does the checker upload my file?
No. Everything happens in your browser.