Upload Full HD base
Upload an end-screen background close to 1920×1080px — dark or gradient bases work best.
YouTube End Screen Resize
A YouTube end screen composites onto the last 5–20 seconds of your video at 1920×1080px (Full HD). It is not a passive background — subscribe buttons (~196×196px circle) and up to four suggested-video cards (~305×170px) snap into fixed positions on top, so a design that does not pre-clear those zones lets cards cover text or faces and tanks click-through. Viewers also auto-advance within about 10 seconds, making the end screen a "next-click slot" rather than a decorative scene. Dark solid or gradient backgrounds with bright card overlays are widely reported as the most consistent CTR pattern. This tool exports a 1920×1080px JPG background while previewing where the cards land (sides and bottom ~20%).
How to use
Avoid subscribe + card slots
Keep text and faces out of the subscribe-button zone (~196px circle) and the four card slots (left/right sides, bottom ~20%).
Bias for the 10-second click and export
Because viewers auto-advance within ~10 seconds, keep only short directional copy or arrows, then export as 1920×1080px JPG.
When to use this tool
The end screen owns the "next watch" handoff. Reusing one cleanly slotted master background across an entire series trains viewers to expect the next-episode click — and average session length usually grows.
Building one master end-screen background reused across a whole series to shrink edit-stage time
Pre-clearing the subscribe + four-card zones so design never hides under the cards and tanks CTR
Producing a one-off 1920×1080px Full HD background for Premiere, Final Cut, or DaVinci composites
YouTube End Screen Image Spec Guide
Recommended sizes as of 2025. Plan your background layout around where end screen elements (subscribe, video, playlist cards) will be placed.
| 1920 × 1080px (Full HD) |
| Aspect ratio 16:9 |
| File format: JPG, PNG |
| Up to 4 end screen elements can be placed. |
| Reserve blank space in the background where cards will appear. |
| End screens are shown during the last 5–20 seconds of a video. |
| End screen elements appear in the last 5–20 seconds. |
| Subscribe buttons and video cards may overlap the bottom 20%. |
| Darker background tones improve element readability. |
| Maximum file size: 6MB (for thumbnails) |
| Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
| Channel banners: 6MB limit; profiles have no separate limit |
FAQ
Do I need a custom image for the end screen?
No, it is not required. You can let the final scene of your video serve as the backdrop. However, a dedicated background makes subscribe buttons and suggested video cards stand out more clearly.
How long does the end screen appear?
You can set it between 5 and 20 seconds. Choose a duration that fits the pacing and length of your video.
How many elements can I place on an end screen?
Up to 4 elements — subscribe buttons, suggested videos, playlists, and external links (partners only) can be combined.
Why is a dark background recommended for end screens?
Subscribe buttons and video cards are mostly light-colored, so a dark background provides strong contrast that boosts click-through rates. Gradients or solid colors work well.
Is the end screen background a different size from a thumbnail?
Yes. End screen backgrounds are 1920×1080px (Full HD) while thumbnails are 1280×720px (HD). Both use a 16:9 ratio but at different resolutions.
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