YouTube Image Sizes
All YouTube image sizes for 2026 — thumbnails, channel art, and Shorts.
| Format | Size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | Min 640px wide; under 2MB. |
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | Safe area 1546×423 is visible on all devices. |
| Profile picture | 800 × 800 | 1:1 | Displays as a circle. |
| Shorts | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Vertical short-form video. |
| Video (standard) | 1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | 1080p horizontal upload. |
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