YouTube Image Sizes 2026
Every dimension for YouTube thumbnails, channel art, and profile — with free resize tools.
Quick Reference
Thumbnail: 1280 × 720px (16:9). Channel Art: 2560 × 1440px (16:9). Profile: 800 × 800px. Thumbnails are the most important — they determine whether viewers click.
Complete Size Reference
| Type | Dimensions | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | Min 640px wide |
| Channel Art | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | Safe area: 1546 × 423 |
| Profile Photo | 800 × 800 | 1:1 | Displays as circle |
| Video Watermark | 150 × 150 | 1:1 | PNG or GIF, under 1MB |
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Written by Image Tools Team
Published: 2026-08-15 · Updated: 2026-08-28