Step by step
- Crop the image to 16:9 with the Crop image tool if needed.
- Drop it into the box above: 2560 wide for a banner, 1280 wide for a thumbnail.
- Download and upload it in YouTube Studio.
At a glance
| Image | Recommended size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 | Keep text in 1546 × 423 centre |
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9, under 2 MB |
| Profile picture | 800 × 800 | Shown as a circle |
Related questions
Why is my banner cut on phones?
Phones show only the centre strip. Keep important text in the 1546×423 safe area.
My thumbnail is too big. What now?
YouTube limits thumbnails to 2 MB; resize to 1280×720 and, if needed, use the Compress image tool.
Can I enlarge a small logo for the banner?
Plain enlarging blurs it. Use the Image upscaler for a 2x or 4x enlargement.
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Updated November 14, 2026.