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YouTube video size and resolution
The standard YouTube video size is 1920 × 1080 pixels (1080p), a 16:9 aspect ratio. YouTube lists 16:9 sizes from 426 × 240 up to 7680 × 4320 (8K); upload the biggest you have.
YouTube video size
1920 × 1080 px · 16:9
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Every YouTube resolution
YouTube's recommended sizes for 16:9 video.
| Name | Size | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| 4320p (8K) | 7680 × 4320 px | You filmed in 8K |
| 2160p (4K) | 3840 × 2160 px | You filmed in 4K; detail matters |
| 1440p (2K) | 2560 × 1440 px | Screen recordings on large monitors |
| 1080p (HD) | 1920 × 1080 px | Most videos: the standard |
| 720p (HD) | 1280 × 720 px | Older footage or quick uploads |
| 480p | 854 × 480 px | Only when that's all you have |
| 360p | 640 × 360 px | Only when that's all you have |
| 240p | 426 × 240 px | Only when that's all you have |
Other shapes
YouTube's player resizes itself to your video's shape, so you don't need to add black bars. Don't: YouTube says bars get in the way of the player adapting. A vertical video on a computer shows with padding at the sides.
One catch: a square or vertical video of 3 minutes or less posts as a Short, not a regular video. Make it wider, or longer, if you want it on the watch page.
Length and file size
Every account can upload videos up to 15 minutes. Verify your account with a code by text or call, and you can upload up to 12 hours. The largest file YouTube takes is 256 GB.
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Last checked 2 October 2026
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