Level up your channel with a custom YouTube banner.
Full 2560 × 1440 px channel art engineered with a centered 1546 × 423 px safe zone for TV, desktop, and smartphone viewers.
Step 3 / Preview & export.
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YouTube Channel Banner Safe Area Blueprint (2560 × 1440)
A single 16:9 canvas serves Smart TVs, desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Keep core branding inside the central safe zone.
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YouTube Channel Art Safe Area Blueprint
YouTube displays one single banner image across Smart TVs, desktop browsers, tablets, and phones. Understanding the safe area is essential:
The Central 1546 × 423 px Safe Box
All critical branding (channel name, upload schedule, social handles) must sit in the exact middle to be visible on phones.
Atmospheric Full Bleed for TV
Smart TVs display the complete 2560 × 1440 px canvas. We generate beautiful ambient gradients and grid washes that fill the whole screen.
Creator-Centric Aesthetics
From vibrant cyber glows to dark hacker terminals, make your channel look like a top-tier studio production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a YouTube banner be in 2026?
YouTube recommends 2560 × 1440 pixels with a minimum central safe area of 1546 × 423 pixels.
Why is my text getting cut off on mobile devices?
If your text is placed outside the center 1546 × 423 px safe zone, YouTube crops it out on phone apps.
Does this generator support high resolution exports?
Yes, all YouTube banners export in pristine uncompressed 2560 × 1440 resolution.
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