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YouTube Sizes & Dimensions Guide

Complete specifications for all YouTube content types. Get the exact dimensions, aspect ratios, and file requirements for YouTube. Updated for 2026.

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YouTube Content Specifications

Video (1080p)

Updated 2026

Standard landscape video. YouTube supports resolutions from 240p up to 8K.

Dimensions
1920×1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Max Size
256 GB
Format
MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV
Duration
12 hours (verified accounts)
CodecH.264 + AAC-LC
Frame Rate24, 30, or 60 fps
Bitrate (1080p)12–20 Mbps
4K Dimensions3840×2160
8K Dimensions7680×4320

Shorts

Updated 2026

Vertical short-form videos. Max 3 minutes since October 2024.

Dimensions
1080×1920
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Max Size
256 GB
Format
MP4, MOV
Duration
3 minutes
Frame Rate30–60 fps
Max Resolution1080p
Safe ZoneCenter 920×1640 area

Thumbnail

Updated 2026

Custom video thumbnail. High-quality thumbnails can significantly increase click-through rates.

Dimensions
1280×720
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Max Size
2 MB
Format
JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Min Width640 px

Channel Banner

Updated 2026

Channel art displayed across all devices. Design within the safe zone for universal visibility.

Dimensions
2560×1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Max Size
6 MB
Format
JPG, PNG
Safe Zone (All Devices)1546×423 center
Desktop2560×423
Mobile1546×423
TV2560×1440 (full)

Profile Picture

Updated 2026

Channel icon displayed across YouTube. Uploaded as square, shown as circle.

Dimensions
800×800
Aspect Ratio
1:1
Max Size
4 MB
Format
JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Display Size98×98 px

Community Post Image

Updated 2026

Images shared in the Community tab. Supports multiple images per post.

Dimensions
1280×1280
Aspect Ratio
1:1 (or 16:9)
Max Size
16 MB
Format
JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
Max Images5 per post

End Screen

Updated 2026

Interactive elements shown in the last 5–20 seconds of your video.

Dimensions
1920×1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (matches video)
Max Size
N/A
Format
N/A
DurationLast 5–20 seconds
Max Elements4
Min Video Length25 seconds

YouTube Content Best Practices

Upload at 1080p minimum - higher resolutions (4K, 8K) are supported and recommended
Use H.264 codec with AAC-LC audio in an MP4 container for best compatibility
Design thumbnails at 1280×720 with high contrast and readable text
Channel banners must account for different device crops - use the 1546×423 safe zone
Shorts can now be up to 3 minutes - but shorter content often performs better
Enable end screens in the last 20 seconds to drive subscriptions and watch time

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