How to use the YouTube Banner Resizer
- Drop your banner artwork or a photo into the box.
- Drag and zoom until your name and logo sit inside the pink safe-area box.
- Download. JPG is chosen by default and its quality is lowered automatically if needed to stay under 6 MB.
- In YouTube Studio go to Customization → Branding → Banner image and upload it.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a YouTube banner?
2560 × 1440 px recommended (16 : 9), minimum 2048 × 1152, up to 6 MB. Text and logos should stay inside the central 1235 × 338 px. See the YouTube banner size guide.
Why does my banner get cut off?
YouTube shows the full image only on TVs. Phones and desktop show the middle strip. Anything outside the safe area may be cropped.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Cropping and resizing happen in your browser.