YouTube Channel Art — 2560×1440
YouTube channel art uploads at 2560×1440 but only a 1546×423 safe area is guaranteed to be visible on every device, from mobile screens to TVs. Designing outside those bounds means key content can be cut off. This tool shows you both the full canvas and the safe-area guide overlay so you can frame your artwork with confidence before exporting.
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Target dimensions: 2560 × 1440 px
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Why use this tool?
Upload your image and the crop locks to the 16:9 ratio at 2560×1440. A translucent 1546×423 safe-area guide overlays the canvas so you can see exactly which portion will appear on every screen size. The guide is for reference only and is not baked into the exported image. Eight handles let you reposition and resize the crop, and the live readout confirms your output dimensions. Choose PNG, JPG, or WebP, adjust quality for lossy formats, and download. Everything runs in your browser, so your image is never sent to any server.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube Channel Art Maker free?
Yes. The tool is completely free, requires no sign-up, adds no watermark, and has no usage limits.
Is my file private and secure?
Completely. Your file is processed 100% inside your browser using the Web APIs built into your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server — imgic never sees, stores, or transmits your images. You can even use these tools offline once the page has loaded.
What is the YouTube channel art safe area?
The safe area is a 1546×423 pixel rectangle in the center of the 2560×1440 canvas. Content inside this zone is visible on all devices including phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs. Content outside it may be cropped on smaller screens.
Is the safe-area guide included in my download?
No. The guide overlay is visible during cropping to help you position your artwork, but it is not baked into the exported image. Your download is a clean 2560×1440 file.
What format should I use for channel art?
PNG preserves sharp text and logos. JPG or WebP is better for photographic art where file size matters. YouTube accepts all three formats.
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