READY-TO-USE IMAGE TOOL
YouTube banner size crop tool.
YouTube banner size uses a 2560 × 1440 pixel frame (16:9). The calculator and local image crop below are already set to that shape, so you can enter dimensions or choose an image immediately.
Common size as of 2026-09; platform display and upload rules can change. Check the platform before publishing. Your image stays in this browser.
Find the ratio
Enter your pixel dimensions. Whole-number dimensions reduce to an exact ratio.
Match a ratio
Set one dimension to find the other without stretching.
Matching height: 1440 px
Matching width: enter a height
Calculated values may have fractional pixels. Round to whole pixels when exporting a raster image.
Frame your image
Choose an image or drop it below. Drag the frame to position your crop; arrow keys move it too.
or drop a file here
No upload. The image never leaves your device; nothing is saved by this site.
Put this frame to work
A 2560 × 1440 banner is 16:9 and has four times as many pixels as a 1280 × 720 thumbnail. The visible region varies by device; keep critical text in YouTube’s current safe area, not at the canvas edges.
Resizing preserves a source image's shape; cropping removes edges to fit a different one. Download the crop as PNG or JPEG above.
Frequently asked questions
What size does the YouTube banner size page start with?
The calculator and crop frame start at 2560 × 1440 pixels, which reduces to 16:9. You can type any other width and height.
Is 2560 × 1440 an official requirement?
No. Sizes on this site are common examples, not current platform upload specifications. Check the platform before you publish.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is decoded and exported in your browser, so no image data is sent to a server.
Which image formats can I use?
Choose a PNG or JPEG image, and download the result as PNG or JPEG.
Can I crop to a different ratio?
Yes. The crop ratio menu offers 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16, 21:9 and 3:2, and the calculator accepts any width and height.