Upload design export
Upload your Canva, Photoshop, or Figma channel-art export — the channel-art.psd/png filename works identically.
YouTube Channel Art Resize
"Channel art" is the term YouTube used in older UI versions; today’s YouTube Studio simply calls the same image the "Banner image." Both refer to the same 2560×1440px canvas with identical upload behavior, but Canva and Photoshop templates — and many design briefs — still ship under the "Channel Art" name. So a PSD or PNG named channel-art.psd from a designer drops straight into this canvas. The minimum upload size is 2048×1152px, but 2560×1440px keeps things sharp on 4K TVs, and the same 6MB cap applies. This tool finishes Canva or Photoshop channel-art exports at exactly 2560×1440px so they pass YouTube Studio upload in one shot.
How to use
Re-verify safe-area alignment
Even if the designer filled the outer area with detail, mobile only shows the center 1546×423px — re-verify that key info aligns inside the safe area.
Prep for YouTube Studio upload
Export under 6MB at 2560×1440px JPG and upload via YouTube Studio → Customization → Banner image.
When to use this tool
Briefing designers up front with a 2560×1440px canvas and a 6MB JPG deliverable usually eliminates one or two rounds of size/weight rework after hand-off.
Finalizing a designer’s "channel-art" PSD or PNG into the exact 2560×1440 size YouTube Studio expects
Compressing a Canva or Photoshop template export into the 6MB JPG limit so the upload never fails
Standardizing co-branded channel art across collaboration channels using the same canvas alignment
YouTube Channel Art Spec Guide
Recommended sizes as of 2025. Channel art and the banner share the same 2560×1440px canvas, but layouts often differ depending on design intent.
| 2560 × 1440px |
| Minimum upload size: 2048×1152px |
| File format: JPG, PNG (under 6MB) |
| Center safe area visible on all devices: 1546×423px |
| Place channel logos and names inside the safe area. |
| TV shows the full canvas, so background graphics can extend to the edges. |
| Channel art uses the same spec as the banner. |
| Safe area: center 1546×423px (mobile baseline). |
| Use background patterns across the full area; keep key info inside the safe zone. |
| Maximum file size: 6MB (for thumbnails) |
| Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
| Channel banners: 6MB limit; profiles have no separate limit |
FAQ
Are channel art and channel banner the same thing?
They refer to the same image area, both using the 2560×1440px spec. YouTube documentation sometimes uses "banner image" and "channel art" interchangeably.
What is the minimum upload size?
You need at least 2048×1152px to upload. However, preparing at 2560×1440px gives the sharpest result across all devices.
Any tips for placing logos and text on channel art?
Keep logos and text inside the mobile safe area (center 1546×423px). Areas outside this zone may be cropped depending on the device — fill them with background patterns.
Can I use this tool with designs from Canva?
Yes. Upload an image exported from Canva or Photoshop and this tool will crop and resize it to 2560×1440px, ready for upload.
Does changing channel art affect existing videos?
No. Channel art only appears at the top of the channel page. It does not change existing video thumbnails or content.
Intent-based landing pages
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YouTube Image Resizer
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YouTube End Screen Resizer
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YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
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