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Open the Img Stop Social Media Safe Zone Cropper, drop your image and choose a platform such as YouTube channel banner (2560×1440). Switch between TV, Desktop, Tablet and Mobile to see what each device shows, drag and zoom your image so text and logos stay inside the green safe area, and download it at the exact size.
About the Social Media Safe Zone Cropper
Banners and covers are cropped very differently on phones, computers and TVs. A YouTube banner shows the full 2560×1440 image on a TV but only a thin 1546×423 strip on phones; X and LinkedIn put your profile photo over part of the header; Stories and Reels hide the top and bottom behind buttons and captions.
The Img Stop Safe Zone Cropper overlays these zones on your image. Pick a device to dim everything it will not show, see where profile photos and buttons sit, then drag and zoom until everything important is safe. The guides are only for you – the downloaded image is clean and exactly the right size.
Key features
- 11 platform presetsYouTube banner & thumbnail, X header, LinkedIn banner & company cover, Facebook cover & group, Instagram Story & Reel, TikTok, Twitch.
- Device viewsSee exactly what TV, desktop, tablet and mobile users see.
- Profile photo & button zonesRed areas show where avatars, buttons and captions cover your image.
- Drag & zoomMove and scale your image directly on the preview, with pinch and mouse wheel.
- Exact export sizesDownload at 2560×1440, 1500×500, 1584×396 and more.
- Guide previewDownload a copy with guides to share with a client or designer.
How to use the Social Media Safe Zone Cropper
- Upload your image Drop your banner, cover, thumbnail or story image.
- Pick the platform Choose a preset like YouTube channel banner or LinkedIn banner.
- Check every device Switch between devices and keep text and logos inside the green safe area.
- Download Download the clean image at the exact size, as JPG, PNG or WebP.
Social Media Safe Zone Cropper at a glance
| Price | Free, no watermark |
|---|---|
| Platforms | YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch |
| Devices | TV, desktop, tablet, mobile, profile grid, feed |
| Output | Exact size JPG, PNG or WebP |
| Guides | Shown on screen; optional preview download |
| Processing | In your browser – images are not uploaded |
When to use it
- Make a YouTube channel banner that looks right on TV, desktop and phones.
- Keep your name clear of the profile photo on X and LinkedIn headers.
- Place text in Instagram Stories and Reels where buttons do not cover it.
- Check TikTok covers before posting.
- Prepare Facebook covers that work on mobile and desktop.
Tips for the best result
- Put all text and logos inside the green safe area – everything else may be cut.
- Use the outer area for background only (sky, texture, colors).
- For YouTube, design for the 1546×423 mobile strip first.
- Platforms change layouts sometimes; leave a little extra margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the safe area of a YouTube banner?
The image is 2560×1440 px, but the area visible on all devices is the centre 1546×423 px. Keep text and logos inside it; the rest only shows on bigger screens and TVs.
What size is an X (Twitter) header?
1500×500 px. Your profile photo covers the bottom-left corner, and phones cut a little from the top and bottom, so keep important content in the centre and right.
What is the LinkedIn banner size?
A LinkedIn profile banner is 1584×396 px. The profile photo covers part of the left side, so place text towards the centre or right.
Where is the safe zone in Instagram Stories and Reels?
Leave about 250 px at the top and 340–420 px at the bottom free of text, and keep clear of the right edge in Reels where the buttons are.
Are the guides included in my download?
No. The guides are only shown on screen. Use "Download a preview with guides" if you want a copy with them.
Learn more
- YouTube Help: channel banner – official banner size guidance
- Aspect ratio (image) – why platforms crop to 1:1, 4:5 or 16:9
Last updated October 30, 2026 by the Img Stop team.