On desktop, the banner displays at 2560 x 423 px.On TVs, the entire 2560 x 1440 px image will be displayed.

Here is a graphic that shows how the same youtube channel art will display on different devices.

1546 x 423 px safe area for any text or logo to appear on all devices.

2560 x 1440 px recommended YouTube Banner size.

This and other sizing guidelines and tips can be found here YouTube themselves suggest uploading a minimum 2560 x 1440 px image for your channel banner with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a file size no larger than 6 MB. It’s important to keep this in mind as if you’re not careful, critical information might not appear on certain devices. The same banner will appear on every device people use to access your youtube channel (desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones) However the banner is resized depending on which device it is being viewed on. People most often use this space to establish their channel branding, provide an upload schedule, add a value proposition, and a picture of themselves.

The YouTube Banner is the large image at the top of your youtube channel.

We’ve sourced 100+ amazing free and premium templates for you to get you started, but first, take a look at some key information about YouTube channel art below. So you want to make sure your channel banner reflects your brand and style, lets potential viewers know what they’ll be getting from your channel, and maybe even encourage them to watch or subscribe! Your YouTube channel banner (sometimes called channel art) is the first thing potential viewers will see when they land on your YouTube page.

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