Resize Images for YouTube
Upload your image, pick a YouTube preset — banner, thumbnail, profile picture, Shorts and more. Free, instant, no signup required.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC up to 10MB
YouTube Image Sizes (2025)
Official recommended dimensions for every YouTube image type.
How to Resize an Image for YouTube
- 1.Upload your image. Drag and drop or click Browse to select your file. JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC are supported.
- 2.Pick a YouTube preset. Click the preset card for the image type you need — the dimensions are filled in automatically.
- 3.Download and upload to YouTube. Click Resize and download your correctly sized image. It is ready to upload directly to YouTube Studio.
YouTube Channel Banner — Safe Area Tip
The YouTube channel banner displays differently on TV (full 2048 × 1152 px), desktop (1546 × 423 px safe area), tablets, and mobile. Only the central 1546 × 423 px region is guaranteed to be visible on all devices. Keep your logo, text, and key visuals within this safe area — use the outer space only for background patterns or colors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended YouTube channel banner size?
YouTube recommends 2048 × 1152 pixels for channel banners. Keep the file under 6MB. The safe area that is always visible on all devices is 1546 × 423 pixels centered in the image.
What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
YouTube thumbnails should be 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9 ratio). Keep the file under 2MB. Use JPG or PNG for the best quality.
What size is the YouTube profile picture?
800 × 800 pixels is recommended. The minimum is 98 × 98 px. It is displayed as a circle, so keep important content centered.
What size are YouTube Shorts thumbnails?
YouTube Shorts thumbnails are 1080 × 1920 pixels — a 9:16 portrait ratio, the same as a full-screen mobile display.
What format should I use for YouTube images?
PNG for banners and profile pictures (preserves sharpness). JPG for thumbnails with photographs. YouTube accepts JPG, PNG, and GIF.
Will resizing stretch my image?
YouTube presets resize to exact pixel dimensions. If your original image has a different aspect ratio it may be stretched. For thumbnails start with a 16:9 image and for Shorts start with a 9:16 image.