YouTube Dimensions
Complete guide to YouTube image and video dimensions. All sizes are up to date for 2025.
Channel
Profile Picture
imageDimensions
800 × 800 pixels
Format
Square format, displays as circle
Max Size
2MB
Recommendation
Use high-resolution PNG
Channel Banner
imageDimensions
2560 × 1440 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
6MB
Recommendation
Safe area: 1546 × 423 pixels
Channel Watermark
imageDimensions
150 × 150 pixels
Format
Square format
Max Size
1MB
Recommendation
Transparent PNG recommended
Video
Video Resolution 4K
videoDimensions
3840 × 2160 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
Varies
Recommendation
Bitrate: 35-45 Mbps
Video Resolution 1080p
videoDimensions
1920 × 1080 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
Varies
Recommendation
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
Video Resolution 720p
videoDimensions
1280 × 720 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
Varies
Recommendation
Bitrate: 5-7.5 Mbps
Vertical Video
videoDimensions
1080 × 1920 pixels
Format
9:16 aspect ratio
Max Size
Varies
Recommendation
For YouTube Shorts
Thumbnails
Video Thumbnail
videoDimensions
1280 × 720 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
2MB
Recommendation
Use engaging visuals
Playlist Thumbnail
imageDimensions
1280 × 720 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
2MB
Recommendation
Represents playlist content
End Screen
imageDimensions
1280 × 720 pixels
Format
16:9 aspect ratio
Max Size
N/A
Recommendation
Leave space for elements
Ads
Display Ad
adDimensions
300 × 250 pixels
Format
Rectangle format
Max Size
150KB
Recommendation
Clear call-to-action
Overlay Ad
adDimensions
468 × 60 pixels
Format
Banner format
Max Size
150KB
Recommendation
Simple, readable text
Sponsored Card
imageDimensions
300 × 250 pixels
Format
Rectangle format
Max Size
2MB
Recommendation
Product imagery
Shorts
Shorts Video
videoDimensions
1080 × 1920 pixels
Format
9:16 aspect ratio
Max Size
256GB
Recommendation
Length: 60 seconds max
Shorts Thumbnail
imageDimensions
1080 × 1920 pixels
Format
9:16 aspect ratio
Max Size
2MB
Recommendation
Vertical format only
Best Practices
- • Use high-resolution videos
- • Create engaging thumbnails
- • Optimize for mobile viewing
- • Maintain consistent branding
- • Consider safe areas
Supported Formats
- • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI
- • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF
- • Max video: 256GB
- • Max length: 12 hours
- • Recommended: H.264 codec
Video Tips
- • Use custom thumbnails
- • Add end screens
- • Include cards
- • Optimize titles & descriptions
- • Consider shorts format