YouTube Banner Dimensions for Every Device

YouTube adjusts your channel banner to fit different screen sizes. Understanding the exact dimensions for each device helps you create a banner that looks perfect everywhere.

Complete Dimension Breakdown

Device	Width	Height	Aspect Ratio
TV (Full Size)	2560px	1440px	16:9
Desktop	2560px	423px	~6:1
Laptop	2293px	423px	~5.4:1
Tablet	1855px	423px	~4.4:1
Mobile	1546px	423px	~3.7:1

Design Strategy

Start with the full 2560×1440 canvas but place all essential elements within the 1546×423 mobile safe zone. Use the outer areas for extended background art that enhances the banner on larger screens without being critical to the design.

Common Mistakes

Placing text or logos outside the safe zone where they get cropped on mobile
Using images smaller than 2048×1152 (YouTube's minimum)
Exceeding the 6MB file size limit
Not testing the banner on multiple devices before publishing

Download Banners in Any Dimension

Use banner.yt to download any channel's banner pre-cropped for specific devices:

/api/banner/{ID}?type=tv — 2560×1440 (TV)
/api/banner/{ID}?type=tablet — 1855×423 (Tablet)
/api/banner/{ID}?type=mobile — 1280×720 (Mobile)
/api/banner/{ID}?width=1200&height=300 — Custom size