YouTube logo size: 800px channel icon that reads small
Design an 800 pixel YouTube channel icon that stays readable at 98 pixels with smart watermark use.
Big upload, tiny display
YouTube asks for 800 by 800 pixels but shows icons at 98 pixels on desktops and 40 pixels in comments. Fine lines under 4 pixels vanish, so bold marks with 2 high contrast colors perform best for 5 years.
Upload PNG or GIF under 4 megabytes in square 1 to 1 ratio for fastest approval. When you generate your logo online, test readability at 98 and 40 pixels for 15 seconds before publishing the channel.
Watermarks and banners that match
Video watermarks display at 150 by 150 pixels and must stay subtle for 10 minute watches. Use white versions at 70 percent opacity so they survive bright scenes and dark 65 inch TV screens equally.
Channel art spans 2560 by 1440 pixels with safe text inside 1546 by 423 center. Keep logos clear of edges by 200 pixels so TVs, 13 inch laptops and 6 inch phones all crop correctly.
- 800 px channel upload
- 98 px desktop display
- 40 px comment size
- 150 px video watermark
- 2560 art with safe center