YouTube Banner Safe Area Tool
Preview the 2560×1440 YouTube banner canvas with center safe area and device crop zones.
Controls
Local image preview
Your image stays in your browser. We do not upload or store your file.
Download overlays are transparent guides only. Uploaded image previews stay in this browser.
Workspace preview
Safe-zone result
YouTube Banner / Channel Art: working canvas 2560×1440px, 5 overlay zones. Upload an optional local image to preview crop and UI risk.
| Check | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum width | info | No minimum width listed for this spec. |
| Minimum height | info | No minimum height listed for this spec. |
| Recommended canvas | safe | 2560×1440px vs 2560×1440px target |
| Aspect ratio | safe | 0% ratio mismatch |
| Megapixels | info | 3.69MP; no MP limit listed. |
| File size | safe | 0MB vs maximum 6MB |
| Format | danger | Detected unknown; allowed: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG |
- The full 2560×1440 canvas is not visible on every device.
- The center 1546×423 area is the safest region for critical content.
How to use this result
Start with the target surface: a printed size, a platform canvas, a marketplace image requirement, or a safe-zone overlay. Enter the real pixel dimensions or upload a local image when the tool supports it, then compare the result with the recommended size, ratio, file-size limit, and source note.
Use the copied output as a production checklist rather than as an approval guarantee. The calculator checks measurable dimensions and ratios, while final acceptance can still depend on compression, color, account settings, crop previews, platform policy, or printer-specific export instructions.
FAQ
Why is only the middle of my banner visible?
YouTube channel art is cropped differently across mobile, tablet, desktop and TV surfaces.
Can I download an overlay?
Yes. Transparent SVG and PNG overlays are available.
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Sources and limits
strong-secondary: Adobe Express YouTube size guide. Last checked 2026-05-24.
Platform dimensions are centralized in data files. Every platform spec must include sourceConfidence, sourceUrl and lastCheckedAt. Official platform documentation overrides this tool when specifications differ.