YouTube Banner Safe Area
Upload YouTube channel art at 2560×1440 px, but almost none of it is visible on every device. The only region guaranteed to show everywhere — phone, tablet, desktop and TV — is the centred 1546×423 px safe area. Put your channel name, logo and any text inside that band; everything outside it is cropped on some screen.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload size (full file) What you upload; most is cropped per device |
2560×1440 | 16:9 | |
| Safe area — all devices Centred; the ONLY region visible everywhere. Put text/logo here |
1546×423 | ~3.65:1 | |
| Desktop max Wide strip shown on desktop browsers |
2560×423 | ~6:1 | |
| Tablet Visible band on tablets |
1855×423 | ~4.4:1 | |
| TV Full image shows on TV / smart displays |
2560×1440 | 16:9 |
Why your banner looks cropped
YouTube shows the same channel-art file at different crops on every device. The full 2560×1440 only appears on TVs. On desktop you get a wide 2560×423 strip; on tablet 1855×423; on phones just 1546×423. The one rectangle common to all of them is the centred 1546×423 safe area.
The rule: design to 1546×423, export at 2560×1440
Lay out your logo, channel name and tagline inside the central 1546×423 box, then extend the background art to fill the full 2560×1440 canvas. Anything important that drifts outside the safe area will be cut off on phones — where most of your audience actually sees it.
File specs
JPG, PNG or GIF (non-animated), up to 6 MB. Recommended minimum upload is 2048×1152, but 2560×1440 gives the sharpest result on large TVs. YouTube re-compresses on upload, so export at high quality.
FAQ
What is the YouTube banner safe area in 2026?
The centred 1546×423 px region. It is the only part of your 2560×1440 channel art that is visible on every device, so keep text and your logo inside it.
What size should I upload a YouTube banner?
2560×1440 px (16:9), under 6 MB. Design your text/logo inside the central 1546×423 safe area and extend the background to fill the rest.
Why is my YouTube banner cut off on mobile?
Phones only show the central 1546×423 band. Anything outside that safe area is cropped on mobile even though it shows on desktop or TV.