YouTube Custom Emoji Resizer

Prepare members-only YouTube emoji at the preferred 48×48 size. Keep each design simple enough for the 24×24 display used on many devices.

Sizes, to scale

  • Custom Emoji

    48×48

    1:1

  • Thumbnail Size

    3840×2160

    16:9

  • Shorts Thumbnail

    1080×1920

    9:16

+7 more sizes below

YouTube custom emoji size

YouTube custom emoji size: 48×48 px preferred, up to 480×480 px, under 1 MB

YouTube accepts JPEG, PNG, or GIF, but GIF uploads display as static images. Emoji commonly render at 24×24 points and at 48×48 or higher on HiDPI displays.

48

width (px)

48

height (px)

1:1

aspect ratio

Need other dimensions? Browse all Youtube sizes or use the free image resizer for any platform.

Sources

We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.

How to resize artwork for a YouTube custom emoji?

  1. 1

    Step 1: Use a single bold expression

    Choose a face, symbol, or reaction that remains obvious without tiny text or background detail.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Apply the 48×48 preset

    Upload the artwork, center it with a little transparent breathing room, and inspect the edge quality.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Preview and upload

    Download the PNG, view it at 24×24, then add it from the Memberships page under Your badges and emoji.

FAQ

YouTube Custom Emoji FAQ

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YouTube prefers 48×48 pixels and accepts square custom emoji up to 480×480 pixels, with each file smaller than 1 MB.