YouTube guides
Browse the main YouTube sizing questions in one place, then jump directly into the matching preset or resize workflow.
Every YouTube guide, with the matching preset where available.
YouTube banner size guide (channel art): 2560x1440, safe-area tips, and one-click resize (no upload).
Best YouTube Channel Banner dimensions: 2560×1440 (16:9). Pad (fit whole) is recommended. Resize locally (no upload), export JPG/PNG.
Best YouTube Profile Picture dimensions: 800×800 (1:1). Crop (fill) is recommended. Resize locally (no upload), export JPG/PNG.
YouTube profile picture size guide: 800x800 (1:1). Resize locally in your browser (no upload).
Best YouTube Shorts dimensions: 1080×1920 (9:16). Crop (fill) is recommended. Resize locally (no upload), export JPG/PNG.
YouTube Shorts size guide: 1080x1920 (9:16), safe-area tips, and one-click resize (no upload).
Best YouTube Thumbnail HD dimensions: 1920×1080 (16:9). Crop (fill) is recommended. Resize locally (no upload), export JPG/PNG.
Best YouTube Thumbnail dimensions: 1280×720 (16:9). Crop (fill) is recommended. Resize locally (no upload), export JPG/PNG.
YouTube thumbnail size guide: 1280x720 (16:9), file size tips, and one-click resize (no upload).
YouTube video size guide: recommended aspect ratio is 16:9 (1920x1080 / 1280x720). Includes Shorts 9:16 notes, Canva tips, and one-click resizer links (no upload).