YouTube on Desktop (1440p)
YouTube header on Desktop (1440p) — what gets cut off
YouTube renders your 2560×1440px header at 2560×423px on Desktop (1440p). Here's what gets clipped and how to design around it.
Source size
2560 × 1440px
Display size on Desktop (1440p)
2560 × 423px
Device type
Desktop
Safe areas on Desktop (1440p)
Anything inside one of these zones is hidden by Desktop (1440p) UI.
| Region | Shape | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Crop (left) | rect | warning |
| Crop (right) | rect | warning |
Design tips for YouTube on Desktop (1440p)
- •Anchor to the center. YouTube crops differently on Desktop (1440p) than on desktop — centering keeps your headline, logo, or CTA visible everywhere.
- •Avoid the chrome. Status bar, Dynamic Island, and profile-picture overlays are fixed positions on Desktop (1440p) — design around them, not under them.
- •Export at 2×. Save at 5120×2880px so the image looks crisp on retina Desktop (1440p) screens.
- •Audit before posting. A 90-second Better Header audit shows you exactly what gets cut off on Desktop (1440p) and every other supported device.
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