YouTube Banner Safe Area: 1546 x 423 Template and Crop Preview
Design the full 2560 x 1440 banner as a flexible 16:9 background, then keep your channel name, logo, tagline, and calls to action inside the centered 1546 x 423 safe area. The sides and vertical edges can be cropped differently by device.
Safe area rule
If losing an element would make the banner confusing, keep that element inside the 1546 x 423 center safe area. If an element is only decorative, it can sit near the edges. This simple rule prevents most mobile and desktop crop problems.
Preview the YouTube banner safe area
Upload a channel banner and check whether text, logos, and calls to action sit inside the 1546 x 423 safe area on a 2560 x 1440 canvas. The image is previewed locally in your browser.
Upload a 2560 x 1440 banner or download the template.
How each device treats the banner
| Device | Typical behavior | Design guidance |
|---|---|---|
| TV | Can show more of the full 2560 x 1440 canvas | Use background texture, patterns, or non-critical imagery |
| Desktop | Often shows a wide center strip | Keep the channel name and tagline centered |
| Mobile | Shows the narrowest practical view | Avoid side-aligned text and small logos |
| Tablet | Usually sits between desktop and mobile crops | Preview after upload before committing |
Do
Center the logo, channel name, and short tagline.
Avoid
Putting text on the far left, far right, top edge, or bottom edge.
Check
Preview the public channel on a phone after upload.
YouTube banner safe area FAQ
What is the YouTube banner safe area?
The safe area is the 1546 x 423 pixel center region of a 2560 x 1440 YouTube banner where important text and logos are least likely to be cropped across mobile, desktop, tablet, and TV views.
What size is the YouTube banner safe area?
Use a 1546 x 423 pixel centered safe area on a 2560 x 1440 canvas. Keep the channel name, logo, tagline, and calls to action inside that area.
Why does my YouTube banner text disappear on mobile?
Mobile views crop the banner more aggressively. Text placed near the left, right, top, or bottom edge can disappear even when the full 2560 x 1440 design looks correct.
Should my YouTube banner have text?
Use text only if it remains readable in the center safe area. A short channel name or tagline is usually safer than a long sentence.
Can I use the same banner on every device?
Yes, YouTube uses one uploaded banner, but each device crops it differently. Design one image with a strong center and flexible outer background.