YouTube Banner Safe Zone

YouTube crops your channel art dramatically between TV, Desktop, and Mobile screens.
Upload your 2560 × 1440 banner to check your safe zone visibility.

📺 TV View (Full) 📱 Mobile Safe Zone

MOBILE SAFE ZONE (1546 x 423 px)

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Rec: 2560 x 1440 px

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Creating a YouTube banner is one of the most frustrating design tasks on the internet. Why? Because YouTube takes your single image and displays it in three completely different ways: as a massive background on TVs, a wide strip on Desktops, and a tiny box on Mobile.

If you don’t follow the “Safe Zones,” your logo or text will get cut off for the majority of your viewers.

What is the Correct YouTube Banner Size for 2026?

For a channel to look professional on all devices, the official dimensions are:

• Recommended Size: 2560 x 1440 pixels
• Minimum Dimensions: 2048 x 1152 pixels
• Maximum File Size: 6MB
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9

However, knowing the size is not enough. You need to know the Safe Zone.

The Golden Rule: Understanding the Safe Zone

The “Safe Zone” is the middle area of your banner that is guaranteed to be visible on all devices, including mobile phones.

• The Safe Zone Dimensions: 1546 x 423 pixels

If you place your logo, channel name, or “Subscribe” text outside of this 1546 x 423 box, it will be invisible to anyone watching on a smartphone—which is over 70% of YouTube traffic.

YouTube Header Size Breakdown by Device

• TV Display: Shows the full image (2560 x 1440 px).
• Desktop Display: Shows a wide strip (2560 x 423 px). The top and bottom are cropped out.
• Mobile Display: Shows only the center box (1546 x 423 px). The sides are cropped out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the YouTube header size in pixels? The standard header size is 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall.

Why is my YouTube banner blurry? This usually happens if your image is smaller than 2048 x 1152 pixels. YouTube stretches small images to fit TV screens, causing pixelation. Always export your design at 2560 x 1440 pixels for the best quality.