{"id":57068,"date":"2026-02-19T08:22:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/?p=57068"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:56:26","slug":"best-youtube-video-size-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/nl\/best-youtube-video-size-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Grootte van YouTube-video's - Handleiding (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Looking for the correct YouTube video size? Here’s the 2026 short guide:<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 <\/span>1920 \u00d7 1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) <\/b>for standard videos\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 <\/span>1080 \u00d7 1920 pixels (9:16) for YouTube Shorts<\/b><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 <\/span>Thumbnails are 1280 \u00d7 720<\/b><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49<\/span>Channel banners are 2560 \u00d7 1440 pixels with a 1546 \u00d7 423 safe area<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f Using the wrong YouTube video dimensions <\/span>can cause black bars, blurry playback, cropping, or aggressive compression<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially when viewed on 4K screens, smart TVs, or large desktop displays.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With more than <\/span>2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide<\/b><\/a>, YouTube remains the largest video platform on the internet, and viewers collectively watch over a <\/span>billion hours of video every day<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At this scale, even small formatting mistakes<\/span> can impact viewer retention, watch time, and overall performance.<\/b><\/p>\n

This complete YouTube video size guide gives clear answers without technical noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll learn:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714\ufe0f The exact YouTube video size dimensions<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2714\ufe0f Simple steps to fix soft or pixelated upload<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2714\ufe0f Clear thumbnail and banner dimensions<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2714\ufe0f Supported resolutions for 720p to 8K<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2714\ufe0f Critical file size limits and compression settings<\/b><\/p>\n

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And much more! Ready? Let\u2019s uncover \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

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YouTube Size Cheat Sheet<\/b><\/h2>\n

Creators waste hours guessing numbers that YouTube already expects\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we dive into the details of the YouTube size guide, a quick chart can save you a lot of guesswork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It shows the numbers before you press Record or open the editor. Instead of searching five different pages, you can look at one table and pick the size you need \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Element<\/b><\/td>\nRecommended Size<\/b><\/td>\nRatio<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YouTube video<\/b><\/td>\n1920 x 1080<\/span><\/td>\n16:9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YouTube Shorts<\/b><\/td>\n1080 x 1920<\/span><\/td>\n9:16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YouTube thumbnail<\/b><\/td>\n1280 x 720<\/span><\/td>\n16:9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YouTube banner<\/b><\/td>\n2560 x 1440<\/span><\/td>\n16:9 with safe center<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Profile picture<\/b><\/td>\n800 x 800<\/span><\/td>\n1:1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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These numbers work for most channels and keep images clear on phones, tablets, and large screens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use this sheet as a quick start every time you prepare content. Correct sizes reduce blurry results and make your channel look steady and organized without extra work.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also follow this super precise recap \u2b07\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n