📘 Verified YouTube Creator Studio • 2026 Standards

Redimensionar Imagen para YouTube

Q: What is the best image size for YouTube thumbnails and banners in 2026?

For YouTube video thumbnails, the ideal resolution is 1280 × 720 px (16:9 aspect ratio) with a minimum width of 640 px and file size strictly under 2MB. For channel banners, use 2560 × 1440 px with essential text centered in the 1232 × 338 px safe area. For YouTube Shorts, use 1080 × 1920 px (9:16), and for profile avatars use 800 × 800 px.

Q: Why won't YouTube accept my thumbnail upload?

YouTube enforces a strict 2MB maximum file size ceiling and accepts only JPG, PNG, or GIF formats. If your image exceeds 2MB or uses an unsupported color profile, YouTube's upload pipeline rejects it immediately. Our in-browser resizer allows you to set target file sizes (e.g., 1.5MB) to guarantee instant upload acceptance.

Q: How do I ensure my YouTube banner looks good across Mobile, Desktop, and TV?

YouTube displays channel art dynamically depending on the viewer's device. TVs display the entire 2560 × 1440 px canvas, desktops show 2560 × 423 px, and mobile devices crop down to the central 1232 × 338 px safe zone. Always place channel names, upload schedules, and social links within this central safe zone.

Q: Should I upload PNG or JPEG for YouTube thumbnails?

PNG is recommended for thumbnails with heavy text, bold typography, logos, and digital illustrations because it avoids compression haloing. JPEG (sRGB) is recommended for complex real-world photography and gaming screenshots to keep file sizes easily below the 2MB threshold without visual artifacts.

Q: Are my YouTube images uploaded or stored on any server?

No. Image Resizer Studio operates 100% client-side inside your browser via the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device and are never sent to or stored on any remote cloud server.

Recorta, redimensiona y optimiza fotos para publicaciones, historias, portadas y avatares de YouTube.

🔒 Las Imágenes Nunca Salen de tu Dispositivo

Sube Tu Imagen

Arrastra y suelta o haz clic para seleccionar tu imagen (Máx 25MB)
Soporta JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, TIFF, AVIF, HEIC

🔒Las Imágenes Nunca Salen de tu Dispositivo

YouTube Plantilla de Colocación13 Ajustes Disponibles

Dimensiones Objetivo

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Formato de Salida

Tamaño Objetivo de Archivo (KB Máx Opcional)(Optional)

📐 Tabla de Dimensiones

Dimensiones Verificadas para Imágenes de YouTube

Resoluciones estándar, proporciones y zonas seguras según las directrices técnicas de YouTube.

Tipo de Colocación	Resolución Estándar	Relación de Aspecto	Zona Segura y Consejos	Tamaño Máximo
Custom Thumbnail	`1280 × 720 px`	16:9	Keep text away from bottom-right timestamp	2 MB (JPG / PNG)
Channel Banner	`2560 × 1440 px`	16:9	Center 1232 × 338 px for mobile/desktop text	6 MB (JPG / PNG)
Channel Avatar	`800 × 800 px`	1:1	Center circular crop (80% diameter)	4 MB (JPG / PNG)
Shorts Cover	`1080 × 1920 px`	9:16	Center 1080 × 1420 px (avoid top & bottom UI)	10 MB (JPG / PNG)
Community Post	`1080 × 1080 px`	1:1	Full square frame	5 MB (JPG / PNG)
Video Watermark	`150 × 150 px`	1:1	Transparent PNG recommended	1 MB (PNG)

⚡ Cómo Funciona

Cómo Redimensionar Imágenes para YouTube en 3 Pasos

Sin instalar programas, sin crear cuentas y 100% privado en tu dispositivo.

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1. Subir Imagen

Selecciona o arrastra cualquier foto JPG, PNG, WEBP o HEIC. Los archivos permanecen 100% privados en la memoria local.

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2. Elegir Ubicación en YouTube

Selecciona el formato deseado del menú desplegable o haz clic en cualquier ajuste rápido.

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3. Descargar Archivo Optimizado

Haz clic en Redimensionar para un renderizado instantáneo en el cliente y descarga tu foto lista para publicar.

Nota Técnica • Mejores Prácticas

Estándar de Compresión y Calidad de YouTube

YouTube recommends an image resolution of 1280×720 pixels (minimum width of 640 pixels) with a 16:9 aspect ratio for custom video thumbnails. Files must remain under 2MB in JPG, GIF, or PNG formats. Channel banner artwork should measure 2560×1440 pixels with a central safe area of 1232×338 pixels to ensure text and logos remain visible across TV, desktop, and mobile displays.

1280 × 720 PX

Optimal 16:9 thumbnail resolution for maximum CTR

< 2 MB Limit

Hard upload cap enforced by YouTube Creator Studio

1232 × 338 PX

Universal banner safe area across mobile, tablet & TV

9 Dedicated Tools

Specialized resizers for banners, avatars, thumbnails & Shorts

Todos los Tamaños de YouTube

Explora las 13 Herramientas Dedicadas para YouTube

Selecciona una ubicación específica a continuación para abrir su herramienta dedicada con dimensiones y zonas seguras.

Thumbnails1280 × 720 px

YouTube Video Thumbnail

Standard 16:9 widescreen video cover with high CTR rendering.

Abrir Herramienta→

Channel Branding2560 × 1440 px

YouTube Channel Banner Art

Full channel header with 1232×338 px center text safe area.

Abrir Herramienta→

Channel Branding800 × 800 px

YouTube Channel Profile Picture

Circular avatar displayed on channel page and video comments.

Abrir Herramienta→

Channel Branding2560 × 1440 px

YouTube TV Screen Banner

Full 16:9 banner art rendered on Smart TVs and Apple TV.

Abrir Herramienta→

Channel Branding2560 × 423 px

YouTube Desktop Banner Crop

Banner strip visible across desktop widescreen monitors.

Abrir Herramienta→

Channel Branding1855 × 423 px

YouTube Tablet Banner Crop

Banner area displayed on iPads and Android tablets.

Abrir Herramienta→

Channel Branding1546 × 423 px

YouTube Mobile Banner Safe Area

Core safe area banner rendered on smartphone screens.

Abrir Herramienta→

Shorts1080 × 1920 px

YouTube Shorts Cover

Full-screen 9:16 vertical cover for YouTube Shorts shelf.

Abrir Herramienta→

Advertising300 × 250 px

YouTube Display Ad Graphic

Desktop sidebar ad appearing beside video recommendations.

Abrir Herramienta→

Advertising300 × 60 px

YouTube Companion Banner Ad

Companion banner alongside video ads on desktop player.

Abrir Herramienta→

Community1080 × 1080 px

YouTube Community Tab Post

Square feed post for channel updates, polls, and announcements.

Abrir Herramienta→

Video Assets1920 × 1080 px

YouTube End Screen Template

Full HD background slate for video end screen cards.

Abrir Herramienta→

Video Assets150 × 150 px

YouTube Video Watermark

Corner subscribe button overlay for player playback.

Abrir Herramienta→

❓ Preguntas Frecuentes

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre Imágenes de YouTube

For YouTube video thumbnails, the ideal resolution is 1280 × 720 px (16:9 aspect ratio) with a minimum width of 640 px and file size strictly under 2MB. For channel banners, use 2560 × 1440 px with essential text centered in the 1232 × 338 px safe area. For YouTube Shorts, use 1080 × 1920 px (9:16), and for profile avatars use 800 × 800 px.

YouTube enforces a strict 2MB maximum file size ceiling and accepts only JPG, PNG, or GIF formats. If your image exceeds 2MB or uses an unsupported color profile, YouTube's upload pipeline rejects it immediately. Our in-browser resizer allows you to set target file sizes (e.g., 1.5MB) to guarantee instant upload acceptance.

YouTube displays channel art dynamically depending on the viewer's device. TVs display the entire 2560 × 1440 px canvas, desktops show 2560 × 423 px, and mobile devices crop down to the central 1232 × 338 px safe zone. Always place channel names, upload schedules, and social links within this central safe zone.

PNG is recommended for thumbnails with heavy text, bold typography, logos, and digital illustrations because it avoids compression haloing. JPEG (sRGB) is recommended for complex real-world photography and gaming screenshots to keep file sizes easily below the 2MB threshold without visual artifacts.

No. Image Resizer Studio operates 100% client-side inside your browser via the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device and are never sent to or stored on any remote cloud server.