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YouTube video size

A YouTube video is 1920 × 1080 pixels, a 16:9 shape. In 240fps, choose YouTube video as the frame size and the canvas, the layout and every export use exactly 1920 × 1080, so the image or video is ready to upload without resizing.

YouTube video size, made with 240fps

Why the exact YouTube video size matters

YouTube uses 16:9 everywhere, from thumbnails to banners, at different pixel sizes.

Tips

  • Thumbnails are seen small: one large device and big text work better than detail.
  • Banners are cropped on phones and TVs; keep the important part in the centre.

Other sizes in this family

  • YouTube banner: 2560 × 1440
  • YouTube thumbnail: 1280 × 720

How to do it

  1. 1Open the editor at this sizeOpen the editor with the frame set to YouTube video.
  2. 2Add your screenPaste a screenshot, drop a screen recording, or add a website.
  3. 3Pick a device and backgroundChoose the device, a layout and a background, or start from a template.
  4. 4ExportExport at exactly 1920 × 1080.

Questions

What size is a YouTube video?

1920 × 1080 pixels.

Can I export a video at this size?

Yes. Switch to Videos, add motion, and export an MP4, WebM or GIF at the same size.

Is it free?

Designing at any size is free. Exporting comes with 240fps Monthly ($7 a month) or Lifetime ($39 once).

Make it in your browser

Free to design, with every device and template. Recording your screen? Get the Mac app.

Open at 1920 × 1080