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How it looks on a phone
Next stepProfile picture makerCrop your channel icon to a circle
Want packaging that earns the click? Titles and thumbnails are part of every edit I deliver.
Start a videoHow to use the channel banner checker
- Drop your bannerOr download the empty template to design on.
- Check each areaTV shows everything; phones show only the middle strip.
- Move what gets cutKeep text and logos in the 1546×423 safe area.
Questions
What size is a YouTube banner?
2560×1440 pixels, at least 2048×1152, under 6 MB.
What is the banner safe area?
The middle 1546×423 pixels. It is the only part visible on every device.
Why is my banner cropped on mobile?
Phones show only the centre strip. Anything outside the safe area can be cut off.