Free reference guide with linked sources
YouTube image and video sizes
Reference upload, Shorts, thumbnail, profile and channel-banner dimensions in one place.
Use this toolCurrent specs, with the source attached.
Use the specifications here as a quick reference. Each guide points to the platform documentation behind the details.
- input
- Platform specs
- processing
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- price
- Free
How it works
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Find the YouTube asset you need.
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Build at the recommended dimensions and aspect ratio.
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Check safe areas before exporting channel art.
The source stays visible.
The specifications link to platform documentation, so you can check the source when a detail matters.
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Good to know
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube recommends a 16:9 thumbnail at 1280 by 720 pixels.
What aspect ratio should a normal upload use?
16:9 is the standard widescreen ratio, while Shorts are usually prepared vertically at 9:16.