YouTube Guides & Tips
Practical YouTube guides: banner and thumbnail sizes, how to get a playlist link, and tips for getting more out of playlists.
Guide2026/10/11
YouTube Banner Size, Safe Area & Free Template
The YouTube banner size is 2560 × 1440 px (minimum 2048 × 1152). See the safe area, what each device shows, and get a free banner template.
Guide2026/10/11
YouTube Thumbnail Size Guide for Videos and Shorts
The YouTube thumbnail size is 3840 × 2160 px (16:9), at least 640 px wide and under 50 MB. Shorts use 2160 × 3840. Here is what to export and why.
Guide2026/10/04
How to Get a YouTube Playlist Link on Any Device
Find and copy the link to any YouTube playlist on a computer, in the YouTube app or in YouTube Music, and fix links that only open one video.