YouTube Banner Resizer - 2560x1440 with Safe Zone, Free
Fit your art into 2560x1440 banner or 1280x720 thumbnail with safe zones.
Updated October 2026
Drop an image here or choose a file. Drag to reposition after loading.
White dashed box = mobile safe area (1546x423): keep logo and text inside it. Purple box = desktop view (2560x423). TVs show the full image.
Private by design: your files are processed on your own device and never uploaded.
How to use
- 1 Choose Banner (2560x1440) or Thumbnail (1280x720).
- 2 Drop an image or click to select one. It never leaves your device.
- 3 Drag to reposition and use the zoom slider until the important parts sit inside the safe area.
- 4 Pick JPG or PNG and click Download.
YouTube banner size explained
YouTube asks for a 2560x1440 image, but it crops it differently on every device. TVs show the full image, desktops show a 2560x423 strip, and phones show only the central 1546x423 safe area. Anything important (logo, name, schedule) must sit inside that central box. This tool draws the safe area over your image so you can position it correctly.
YouTube thumbnail size
Thumbnails should be 1280x720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB, in JPG, PNG or WebP. Keep text large (readable at 120 pixels wide) and keep the bottom-right corner free because the video duration badge covers it.
Why the file size limit matters
YouTube rejects banners over 6 MB and thumbnails over 2 MB. Exporting as JPG at 90 percent quality keeps most images well under the limit without visible loss. Use PNG only for flat graphics with text.
Guides that use this tool
- YouTube Thumbnail Size 2026: Exact Dimensions, Safe Zones and Best Practices
The correct YouTube thumbnail size is 1280x720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB. Here is the full spec, the safe zone for text, Shorts rules, and how to make thumbnails that get clicks.
- 120 YouTube Channel Name Ideas for 2026 (By Niche) and How to Pick One
Over 120 YouTube channel name ideas sorted by niche, the rules for a name that grows with you, handle requirements, and a free generator that checks availability.
Questions
What is the YouTube banner size in 2026?
2560x1440 pixels, with the safe area for text and logos at 1546x423 in the centre.
Why does my banner look cropped on mobile?
Mobile shows only the central 1546x423 area. Keep everything important inside the dashed safe zone shown in the tool.
What is the maximum banner file size?
6 MB. Thumbnails must be under 2 MB.
Is my image uploaded to your server?
No. All resizing happens in your browser with the Canvas API.
Can I use this for Shorts thumbnails?
Shorts use a frame from the video; you cannot upload a custom thumbnail on mobile. On desktop you can select a frame.
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