What Is a YouTube Channel Banner?
A YouTube channel banner (also called channel art or cover photo) is the large header image
displayed at the top of every YouTube channel. It's one of
the most important branding elements — the first thing
viewers see when visiting your page. A well-designed YouTube banner communicates your channel's identity, niche, and upload schedule
at a glance.
Ideal YouTube Banner Size & Dimensions
YouTube recommends the following dimensions for YouTube banner size:
- Recommended size: 2560 × 1440 pixels
- Safe area (text/logos): 1546 × 423 pixels
(centered)
- Minimum upload size: 2048 × 1152 pixels
- Maximum file size: 6 MB
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated), BMP
The YouTube channel banner size varies across
devices. Your banner appears differently on TV (2560×1440), desktop
(2120×1192), tablet (1280×720), and mobile (854×480). Always keep
important content within the safe area.