YouTube Banner Safe Zone Checker (2026)
YouTube channel banners are 2560×1440 px, but only the centered strip shows on every device. Keep text and logos inside the 1546×423 safe area: TVs show the whole image, desktops a full-width strip, and phones only the center.
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YouTube Banner safe zone dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Canvas | 2560 × 1440 px |
| Safe area | 1546 × 423 px |
| Top margin | 509 px (35.3%) |
| Bottom margin | 509 px (35.3%) |
| Left margin | 507 px (19.8%) |
| Right margin | 507 px (19.8%) |
Verified Oct 16, 2026against YouTube Help: manage your channel branding
- YouTube Help states the safe area as 1235×338 px at the 2048×1152 minimum size; scaled to 2560×1440 that is about 1546×423 px.
- Desktop and tablet strips are the preview areas Kreatli’s banner resizer uses; YouTube does not publish per-device sizes.
Changelog
- : First published from YouTube Help banner guidance.
What each device shows
- Desktop visible area: 2560 × 423 px area starting 509 px from the top
- Tablet visible area: 1855 × 423 px area starting 509 px from the top
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