How to Make a Social Media Banner (No Cropping)

Banners are wide and crop differently on phone vs desktop. The trick is the right size plus a center-safe layout.

e.g. YouTube 2560×1440, X 1500×500, LinkedIn personal 1584×396. See our size guides.
  1. Use the exact banner size. e.g. YouTube 2560×1440, X 1500×500, LinkedIn personal 1584×396. See our size guides.
  2. Respect the safe zone. Keep text and key elements centered — edges get cropped on smaller screens.
  3. Describe the look. In AI All Social, pick the banner surface and describe the vibe; it composes within the safe zone.
  4. Export upload-ready. Download at the exact dimensions; no trial-and-error resizing.
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FAQ

Why does my banner get cut off?

Wide banners are cropped per device. Keep important content in the centered safe zone.

What size is a YouTube banner?

2560×1440 px, with a 1546×423 center-safe zone visible on all devices.

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