YouTube Profile Picture Maker
Create a perfectly sized YouTube profile picture (800x800) and channel banner at the correct dimensions.
YouTube profile picture size and dimensions
YouTube profile pictures display as a circle but require a square source image at 800x800 pixels minimum. The image is cropped to a circle on desktop and shown as a full circle on mobile. Keep important content centered with at least 15% margin from the edges to avoid cropping.
YouTube channel banners use 2560x1440 pixels, but the visible area varies by device: desktop shows 1546x423 from the center, mobile shows 1546x849, and TV shows the full 2560x1440. Place text and logos in the center safe zone. Use the Image Resizer for additional size adjustments and the social media sizing guide for other platforms.
Design tips for YouTube profile images
A YouTube profile picture appears beside comments, channel pages, search results, subscriptions, and Shorts interactions, so it needs to stay recognizable at very small sizes. Use a simple face, logo, icon, or initials mark with strong contrast. Avoid tiny text, thin outlines, and busy background details because they blur when the image is shown as a small circle.
Keep the most important subject in the center safe area and preview the image at multiple sizes before uploading. If your source image is rectangular, crop it square first, then export an 800x800 version. For broader profile image work, use the Photo Avatar Maker, and for final file sizing use the Image Compressor.