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Always upload at the highest resolution for the sharpest result.
Video thumbnail (recommended)
Under 2 MB. Use JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with text.
1280 x 720 px
16:9
Channel banner
YouTube crops this per device: TV gets full 2560x1440, desktop 2560x423, tablet 1855x423, mobile 1546x423. Keep channel name and logo in the center 1546x423 px area so they appear on every screen.
2560 x 1440 px
16:9
Profile photo
Linked to your Google account. Displayed as a circle.
800 x 800 px
1:1
End screen card
Same dimensions as the thumbnail. Used for end screen overlays.
1280 x 720 px
16:9
The recommended YouTube thumbnail size is 1280x720 pixels at a 16:9 ratio. The file should be under 2 MB in JPG, GIF, or PNG format. YouTube displays thumbnails at 320x180 pixels minimum, so 1280x720 ensures it stays sharp when enlarged. Use large, bold text and high-contrast images for better click-through rates.
The YouTube channel banner should be 2560x1440 pixels. It is cropped differently on each device: TV displays the full image, desktop shows 2560x423, tablet shows 1855x423, and mobile shows 1546x423. The safe zone where content is visible on all devices is the center 1546x423 pixels. Keep your channel name and logo inside that central area.
JPEG is the recommended format for YouTube thumbnails. It produces smaller file sizes than PNG, which is important since thumbnails must be under 2 MB. Use JPEG quality 85 or higher to avoid visible compression artifacts. PNG is better for thumbnails with text, logos or sharp graphic elements that would look blurry in JPEG.
YouTube requires a minimum channel banner size of 2048x1152 pixels. If your image is smaller, it will be upscaled, which reduces sharpness. This tool will warn you if upscaling is needed and still process the image. For best results, start from the highest-resolution version of your image.