YouTube on Phone (Mobile)
YouTube header on Phone (Mobile) — what gets cut off
YouTube renders your 2560×1440px header at 402×102px on Phone (Mobile). Here's what gets clipped and how to design around it.
Source size
2560 × 1440px
Display size on Phone (Mobile)
402 × 102px
Device type
Phone
Safe areas on Phone (Mobile)
Anything inside one of these zones is hidden by Phone (Mobile) UI.
| Region | Shape | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Status Bar | rect | warning |
| Profile Picture | circle | error |
Design tips for YouTube on Phone (Mobile)
- •Anchor to the center. YouTube crops differently on Phone (Mobile) 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 Phone (Mobile) — design around them, not under them.
- •Export at 2×. Save at 5120×2880px so the image looks crisp on retina Phone (Mobile) screens.
- •Audit before posting. A 90-second Better Header audit shows you exactly what gets cut off on Phone (Mobile) and every other supported device.
See exactly what Phone (Mobile) hides on your header
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