Channel Art Studio
YouTube Banner Preview
Upload your channel banner and profile picture, edit your channel name, and see how your channel page looks on desktop, tablet, mobile, and TV — with safe zone overlays for every device. Free and private: nothing leaves your browser.
Quick banner tips
- • Keep your logo, name, and upload schedule inside the safe zone.
- • Avoid placing key details where your profile picture overlaps on mobile.
- • Use bold, high-contrast text readable on a small phone screen.
- • Extend background art to the full 2560 x 1440 for TV viewers.
How to Use the YouTube Banner Preview
- 1
Upload your banner and profile picture
Drag and drop your channel art and avatar, or click to browse. We instantly check resolution, aspect ratio, and file size.
- 2
Edit your channel details
Type your channel name, handle, subscriber count, and video count to see a realistic channel header.
- 3
Switch devices and toggle safe zones
Preview desktop, tablet, mobile, and TV layouts and turn on each device's safe zone to spot anything that gets cropped.
YouTube Banner Size and Safe Zone by Device
YouTube uses one 2560 x 1440 image and crops it for each screen. Here is what every device shows.
| Device | Visible area | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| TV | 2560 x 1440 | Full image is visible — fill the whole canvas. |
| Desktop | 2560 x 423 | Wide horizontal strip from the center. |
| Tablet | 1855 x 423 | Sides are trimmed further than desktop. |
| Mobile | 1546 x 423 | Only the safe zone shows. Put all key content here. |
YouTube Banner Design Tips
Design for the smallest screen first
Most viewers visit channel pages on phones. Build your banner around the 1546 x 423 safe zone, then extend artwork outward for larger screens.
Say what your channel is about
A short tagline like "New tech reviews every Friday" tells visitors why to subscribe in one glance.
Match your thumbnails and profile picture
Consistent colors and fonts across your banner, avatar, and thumbnails build a recognizable brand.
Keep text minimal and large
A channel name and one supporting line is enough. Small text becomes unreadable once the banner shrinks on mobile.
Leave room for links
YouTube can show channel links over the lower right of the banner on desktop, so avoid critical details in that corner.
Export at full resolution
Save at 2560 x 1440 as a JPG or PNG under 6 MB so the banner stays sharp on 4K TVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a YouTube banner be?
Upload channel art at 2560 x 1440 pixels (16:9). The minimum is 2048 x 1152 pixels and the file must be 6 MB or smaller. YouTube crops this image differently for each device.
What is the YouTube banner safe zone?
The safe zone is the centered 1546 x 423 pixel area of a 2560 x 1440 banner. It is the only part visible on every device, so logos, names, and text should stay inside it.
Why does my banner look cut off on mobile?
Phones show only the narrow center strip of your banner. Anything outside the 1546 x 423 safe area can be cropped away. Turn on the safe zone toggle in the mobile preview to see exactly what remains.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. The YouTube banner preview runs entirely in your browser. Your banner and profile picture are displayed with local object URLs and are never uploaded or stored.
Does this preview match YouTube exactly?
It follows YouTube's published banner dimensions and device crops, but YouTube occasionally changes its layout. Always confirm in YouTube Studio after uploading.
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