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 | 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.
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.