YouTube image sizes#
| Placement | Recommended size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video thumbnail | 1,280 × 720 | 16:9 | Max 2 MB (JPG/PNG). |
| Channel banner | 2,560 × 1,440 | 16:9 | Safe area 1546×423 in the centre. |
| Shorts | 1,080 × 1,920 | 9:16 | |
| Profile picture | 800 × 800 | 1:1 |
Platforms change layouts often. These are the recommended upload sizes as of our last review; upload at least this resolution in sRGB JPEG or PNG for best results.
Export tips#
Export in the sRGB colour space, sharpen for screen after resizing, and keep the long edge at the recommended size — platforms re-compress anything larger. For the safest crop, keep faces and text inside the central 80% of the frame.
Other platforms#
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources