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YouTube Cover Image Resize
A YouTube cover image is the large background that decorates the top of your channel page, using the same 2560×1440px canvas as the banner and channel art. The visible area varies by device — mobile shows only the center safe zone (1546×423px), so logos and key text must sit inside it. Filling outside the safe zone with gradients or patterns keeps things looking natural on any screen. This tool crops a finished design to 2560×1440px and saves it as JPG.
How to use
Adjust position
Adjust the position in the preview.
Save
Run resize and save as JPG.
When to use this tool
Useful for final-sizing a finished cover design right before upload.
The cover image from a freelance designer does not match the required dimensions
Reusing an existing banner on a new channel and need to resize it
Exporting from Canva or another design tool and need the exact YouTube upload size
YouTube Cover Image Spec Guide
Recommended sizes as of 2025. The YouTube cover, banner, and channel art all share the same 2560×1440px canvas.
| 2560 × 1440px |
| File format: JPG, PNG (under 6MB) |
| Safe area: center 1546×423px |
| Fill the area outside the safe zone with gradients or patterns for a natural look on every device. |
| Dark backgrounds with light text tend to be more readable on mobile. |
| Cover images use the same 2560×1440px spec as banners. |
| Visible area varies by device — design around the 1546×423px safe zone. |
| After uploading, preview how it looks across devices. |
| Maximum file size: 6MB (for thumbnails) |
| Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
| Channel banners: 6MB limit; profiles have no separate limit |
FAQ
What is the difference between a YouTube cover, banner, and channel art?
They all refer to the same 2560×1440px image area. The terms differ but the upload spec and display behavior are identical.
Can I add social links to the cover image?
You cannot embed clickable links in the image itself. However, YouTube lets you add external link buttons below the banner in channel settings. Leave some breathing room at the bottom of your design for those buttons.
Where is the safe area on the cover image?
The safe area visible across all devices is the center 1546×423px. Place channel names, logos, and taglines inside this zone.
What is the file size limit for a cover image?
The file must be 6MB or less to upload. Compressing a high-resolution image as JPG usually brings it within the 6MB limit.
Is a dark background recommended?
Dark backgrounds with light text improve readability on mobile and blend naturally with YouTube dark mode.
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