What is the YouTube channel icon size?

YouTube channel icon (profile picture) is uploaded as a square. 800×800 pixels is the recommended size. It displays smaller on the channel, so export high quality for sharpness.

Does YouTube show the icon as a circle?

In many layouts YouTube displays the channel icon in a circular frame. Keep important content centered so it still looks good when cropped to a circle.

YouTube Square Image – Make a Channel Icon Free

Export a YouTube channel icon at 800×800. Keep the full photo with blur background or a clean white frame. Free, no signup.

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YouTube Image Sizes (Quick Reference)

Channel icon

Recommended upload: 800×800 (square).

Thumbnail

Standard: 1280×720 (16:9). Not square—use a different layout.

Guides & tutorials

How to Make Image Square Without Cropping
How to Crop Image to Square
How to Resize Image to Square
Blur Background Square Images Guide

You may also need

Square Image Maker— Blur, crop, resize—all in one
Blur Photo Frame— Square with blurred background
Instagram Square— 1080×1080 for feed
Twitter / X Square— 1080 posts, profile sizes
Facebook Square— Posts & profile photos