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YouTube 16:9 · 2560×1440

Channel Banner

Resize any image to 2560×1440 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) in your browser — no upload, no login, no paywall. Pure white background by default, ready for Channel Banner spec compliance.

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Spec details

Output size
2560×1440
Aspect ratio
16:9
Max file size
6 MB
Formats
JPEG, PNG
lossless

💡 For best results, start with an image at least as wide as the target size. Upscaling small images can introduce blur.

YouTube channel banner image size: the 2026 spec

Getting YouTube channel banner image dimensions right matters for both reach and visual quality. This guide covers the official 2560×1440 pixel specification, format requirements, and common pitfalls when preparing images for YouTube channel banner.

Why 2560×1440 pixels

The 2560×1440 standard is YouTube channel banner's recommended upload dimension. Files smaller than this are auto-upscaled and render blurry on high-DPI screens; files larger are downscaled by YouTube channel banner's CDN. The aspect ratio is 16:9.

Specification breakdown

The "safe area" inside the frame

Crop the central content of your image to the central 70% horizontal, 80% vertical. YouTube channel banner may crop or overlay UI elements near the edges, so critical content should stay well within the safe zone.

Common mistakes

Frequently asked questions

Why is the safe area so small? TV renders full 2560×1440, but mobile and desktop crop heavily.

How imgsize.cc handles it

Drop your source image into the workbench above. The crop box defaults to the 16:9 aspect ratio that matches YouTube channel banner's spec. Resize, crop, and download as a 2560×1440 pixel PNG — all in your browser, no upload required.