Crop a YouTube channel banner
The YouTube channel banner is uploaded at 2560×1440 pixels. Keep your logo and text inside the central "safe area" of 1546×423 pixels – only that stays visible on every device. Cropping happens entirely locally in your browser.
YouTube Channel Banner – sizes & tips
The optimal size for YouTube Channel Banner is 2560×1440 pixels at an aspect ratio of 16:9. CropInSeconds locks cropping to this ratio automatically, so your image is never distorted.
Upload a high-resolution source image so no quality is lost when scaling to the target resolution. JPG works well for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a YouTube Channel Banner? +
The recommended size is 2560×1440 pixels at an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Does CropInSeconds export exactly 2560×1440 pixels? +
Yes. Your image is cropped and exported at exactly 2560×1440 pixels – with no distortion, because the 16:9 aspect ratio is locked.
Is my image uploaded for the YouTube crop? +
No. All cropping happens locally in your browser – with no upload at all.