YouTube image size cheatsheet
YouTube needs 4 different image sizes. With Social Icon Kit, upload one image and get every size at once. AI handles background removal and outpainting for wide headers.
| Asset | Size | Format | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel icon | 800×800 | PNG | Circle crop |
| Channel art (banner) | 2048×1152 | PNG | Free |
| Video thumbnail | 1280×720 | JPEG | Free |
| Video watermark | 150×150 | PNG | Square |
Official specs
Last verified: 2026-04-27