All YouTube Image Sizes 2026
| Format | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio | Max File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 px | 16:9 | 2 MB |
| Channel Art / Banner | 2560 × 1440 px | 16:9 | 6 MB |
| Profile Picture | 800 × 800 px | 1:1 | 4 MB |
| Community Post Image | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 | — |
| End Screen Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 px | 16:9 | 2 MB |
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Create YouTube Thumbnail →YouTube Thumbnail Size — What You Need to Know
The recommended YouTube thumbnail size is 1280 × 720 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The minimum size YouTube accepts is 640×360px, but 1280×720 is the standard — it looks sharp on all screen sizes from mobile to 4K displays.
YouTube's file size limit for thumbnails is 2 MB. Use PixlFits's Target File Size feature to ensure your thumbnail stays under 2 MB — just enable it, set 1900 KB, and download.
YouTube Channel Art Size
YouTube Channel Art (banner) should be 2560 × 1440 pixels. However, only the centre 1546 × 423 pixels is "safe" — guaranteed to show on all devices from mobile to TV. Keep your logo and text within this safe zone. The outer areas show only on large screens.
YouTube Profile Picture Size
YouTube profile pictures are uploaded at 800 × 800 pixels and displayed as a circle in most contexts. Since YouTube uses Google account profile pictures, changes to your YouTube profile picture update your Google account picture too.
How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail in Seconds
- Open PixlFits and drop or paste your image
- Click the YouTube tab → select Thumbnail (1280×720)
- Choose fit: "Crop Fill" fills the frame completely, "Contain" keeps the full image
- Enable Target File Size → set 1900 KB to stay under YouTube's 2 MB limit
- Download as JPG — done
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