Preview a channel banner with the all-devices safe area marked. Start from a wide image and keep important artwork inside the center guide.
How to check a channel banner
- Choose your channel artwork. A 2560 × 1440 source image matches the guide canvas.
- Inspect the central box and check that important text and logos remain inside it.
- Move anything that is too close to the guide edges in your original design, then load the revised image.
- Download the annotated guide if you need a review copy.
- Upload your clean banner separately and check YouTube Studio’s previews before publishing.
What the central area means
This tool uses a 2560 × 1440 canvas with an approximately 1546 × 423 central guide. It is a planning reference for the part of the artwork that needs to remain useful when the full banner is cropped. Background textures and decorative elements can extend beyond it; essential lettering should have comfortable space around it.
Keep the guide separate from your finished banner
The download contains the checking overlay. Save your original design as the clean upload file. The tool does not remove backgrounds, move text, or create a complete banner layout. A source with different proportions is center-cropped for the guide export.
YouTube shows banner images differently across devices. Use YouTube’s current channel-branding guidance and its upload preview to confirm the final result and file requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does this create a new banner for me?
It previews the artwork you provide and adds a guide. Create or edit the design in your preferred image editor, then use this checker to review its layout.
What size is the guide download?
The annotated PNG uses a 2560 × 1440 canvas. Start with the same proportions if you want to avoid an unexpected centered crop.
Does the box guarantee that everything will be visible?
No. It is an approximate reference. Confirm the artwork in YouTube Studio and leave extra space around important elements instead of placing them directly on the boundary.
Can I upload the guide as my channel banner?
The guide includes checking lines and a label. Use your clean original artwork for the final banner and keep the guide for planning or feedback.
Can the checker reduce the banner’s file size?
The checker exports an annotated PNG and does not target a maximum file size. For a clean file with a different size or format, use the image resizer and verify the result against the current upload requirements.
Continue your workflow
- Prepare clean channel artwork at your chosen size
- Check your video thumbnail artwork
- Review a vertical cover layout
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