About these tools
YouTube crops banners differently on TVs, desktops and phones. These tools show the official safe area while you crop, so nothing important gets cut off.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a YouTube banner?
2560 × 1440 px recommended (minimum 2048 × 1152), up to 6 MB, with text and logos inside the central 1235 × 338 px. See the YouTube banner size guide.
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube now recommends 3840 × 2160 px for videos (16 : 9), at least 640 px wide. See the thumbnail size guide.