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YouTube Sizes 2026
The complete YouTube size reference. Standard video, Shorts, thumbnails, channel banners, and profile pictures — with exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and file size limits. Get every spec right before you upload.
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| Type | Dimensions | Ratio | Max File | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | 256 GB | Video |
| Shorts | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | 256 GB | Video |
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | 2 MB | Image |
| Channel Banner | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | 6 MB | Image |
| Profile Picture | 800 × 800 | 1:1 | — | Image |