{"id":487,"date":"2025-01-30T10:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:51:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:51:27","slug":"youtube-banner-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Youtube Banner Size For Your Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How many times have you wondered why your YouTube channel banner doesn&#8217;t look right? You may have used the wrong size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will discuss The Best YouTube Banner Size For Your Channel. A proper size will make your banner look great on all devices. You need to follow the right measurements for a clean and sharp look. The right size helps viewers see everything without cutting anything off. Getting this right is important for your channel&#8217;s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Ideal_YouTube_Banner_Size\" >Ideal YouTube Banner Size<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Channel_Banner_Cover_Photo\" >Channel Banner (Cover Photo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Channel_Thumbnail\" >Channel Thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Playlist_Thumbnail\" >Playlist Thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Channel_Icon\" >Channel Icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Video_Watermark\" >Video Watermark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Safe_Area_for_Text_and_Logo\" >Safe Area for Text and Logo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Tips_For_Safe_Sizing\" >Tips For Safe Sizing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#How_to_Upload_Your_Banner\" >How to Upload Your Banner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_YouTube_Banner_Size\"><\/span>Ideal YouTube Banner Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal YouTube banner size is important for making sure your channel looks great on all devices. There are different sizes for different things like your banner, thumbnail, and playlist photo. Let&#8217;s look at these sizes one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Channel_Banner_Cover_Photo\"><\/span>Channel Banner (Cover Photo)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal size for a YouTube channel banner is 2560 x 1440 pixels. This will make sure your banner looks good on big screens, like TVs, and small ones, like phones. But make sure the &#8220;safe area&#8221; (where text and logos are safe to be seen on all devices) is 1546 x 423 pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Channel_Thumbnail\"><\/span>Channel Thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The size for a YouTube thumbnail is 1280 x 720 pixels. This size works best for videos, making them clear and easy to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playlist_Thumbnail\"><\/span>Playlist Thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For playlist images, the size should be 1280 x 720 pixels. These images look great when added to playlists on your channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Channel_Icon\"><\/span>Channel Icon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your channel icon is a small image that shows up next to your name. The ideal size for this is 800 x 800 pixels. It will show clearly on both mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Watermark\"><\/span>Video Watermark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A video watermark is the small logo or image you put on your videos. The size for this is 150 x 150 pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using these sizes will help you make sure everything looks good, whether someone is using a phone, tablet, or big screen TV.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Area_for_Text_and_Logo\"><\/span>Safe Area for Text and Logo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfZ4PpcPefV2cTOpSPWQdABs6YJIa3yKIrou1tZg9DbbeuTcSuznc6AXEeXZoXYUWX6PpsTzJFia5XVx0da_BAzj5EhPzahwwHE_L2hRJuHaWZi_ikTMLsmw6fheS_JXMyuhos9TA?key=EDfFzZqCmReDMFN_kgLs6P-7\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding text or a logo to your YouTube banner or thumbnail, it&#8217;s important to use the &#8220;safe area.&#8221; This ensures your text and logo are visible on all devices, especially on phones and tablets. For banners, the safe area is 1546 x 423 pixels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you should place your text or logo. For thumbnails, try to keep important details in the center to avoid them being cut off. Always check your banner on different devices to make sure it looks good everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Safe_Sizing\"><\/span>Tips For Safe Sizing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always place important text and logos within the safe area to ensure visibility on all devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid placing text or logos too close to the edges of the banner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use clear, legible fonts for better readability on mobile devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test your banner on different screen sizes to ensure proper display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the central area of the banner focused on key content to avoid cropping on smaller screens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upload_Your_Banner\"><\/span>How to Upload Your Banner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign in to your YouTube account and go to your channel page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the &#8220;Customize Channel&#8221; button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the &#8220;Branding&#8221; tab, click on the &#8220;Change&#8221; button under the Banner section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload your banner image from your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the cropping if needed and click &#8220;Done&#8221; to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more regarding youtube then you can checkout this blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/wifty.ai\/blog\/add-royalty-free-music-to-a-video\/\">how to add royalty free music to video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right YouTube banner size is key to making your channel look great on all devices. The recommended size is 2560 x 1440 pixels, with a &#8220;safe area&#8221; of 1546 x 423 pixels for your text and logos. This ensures your design remains visible on phones, tablets, and TVs without anything being cut off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to place important elements within the safe area and test your banner on different devices. By using these guidelines, you&#8217;ll create a professional and polished look that attracts viewers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many times have you wondered why your YouTube channel banner doesn&#8217;t look right? You may have used the wrong size. In this article, we will discuss The Best YouTube Banner Size For Your Channel. A proper size will make your banner look great on all devices. 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