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Resize Image for YouTube Channel Art

Resize any image to 2560×1440px for YouTube Channel Art. Crop-to-fill or letterbox, instant download, no upload.

🔒 Everything runs in your browser — your files are never uploaded to any server.

Resize and crop any photo to the exact 2560×1440px (16:9) size for YouTube Channel Art — perfectly sized, no awkward auto-crop. Free and private; images never upload.

About Resize Image for YouTube Channel Art

Resize images to 2560×1440 pixels — the recommended size for YouTube Channel Art (a 16:9 aspect ratio). Choose "fill & crop" to fill the frame exactly, or "fit inside" to letterbox without cropping. Everything happens in your browser, so your images stay private.

How to use Resize Image for YouTube Channel Art

  1. 1Drop your image(s).
  2. 2Pick a fit mode — fill & crop, fit inside (letterbox), or stretch.
  3. 3Download the 2560×1440px result, or all of them as a ZIP.

Why use Resize Image for YouTube Channel Art?

  • Social media managers and creators sizing assets for YouTube Channel Art.
  • Anyone tired of platforms auto-cropping their images badly.
  • Batch users resizing many photos to the same spec at once.

Frequently asked questions

What size should a YouTube Channel Art image be?+

2560×1440 pixels (a 16:9 ratio) is the recommended size, giving a sharp result without the platform re-compressing or cropping it unexpectedly.

Will resizing crop my image?+

Only if you choose "fill & crop", which centre-crops to fill the frame exactly. Choose "fit inside" to keep the whole image with a background letterbox, or "stretch" to force the exact pixels.

Can I change the dimensions?+

Yes. The width and height start at the YouTube Channel Art spec but you can edit them to any size up to 10000px and the preview updates instantly.

Are my images uploaded?+

No. Resizing runs entirely on your device, so nothing is sent anywhere — ideal for client and brand assets.

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