YouTube Thumbnail Size 2026 | Video, Shorts & Channel Banner
The correct YouTube thumbnail size for 2026: 1280×720 pixels (16:9). Plus Shorts dimensions, channel banner safe zones, and file format guidance with one-click copy.
Video Thumbnail
The image viewers click. Use bold text, high contrast, and large faces — it's previewed at ~246×138 in browse feeds.
Shorts Video
Vertical short-form video. Thumbnails are auto-generated — design the first frame for clickability.
Channel Banner
Channel art. Keep logos and text inside the central 1546×423 safe zone — that's what's visible on every device, from mobile to TV.
Profile Picture
Displayed as a circle. Upload at 800×800 even though it renders at 98×98 — YouTube uses the larger version on channel pages.
End Screen Element
Match the main video resolution. End screens appear during the last 5–20 seconds of a video.
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