Youtube is an online video sharing platform created by founders Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. Launched and founded in 2005, the site slowly gained traction as hub for up and coming viral videos. Sold to Google in 2006, Youtube is now the second most popular site in the world, and is the go-to site for social bloggers, watchers, businesses, and conspiracy enthusiasts alike. On average, there are over 500 hours of video content uploaded to YouTube every minute.

What is YouTube used for?

YouTube is a free platform used to search and watch videos, create personal YouTube channels, and upload videos. YouTube users can also like, comment, and share videos, subscribe to other channels and users, as well as create playlists organizing videos and groups together. YouTube can be used to discover new topics, watch music videos, comedy shows, how to guides, recipes, and hacks.

What is YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is a streaming service, separate from YouTube, that includes live TV from more than 70 broadcast, cable, and regional sports networks. It features live sports, DVR with no storage space limits, and is able to have 6 accounts for 1 price. YouTube TV can be watched from your phone, tablet, computer, or TV.

When was YouTube created?

YouTube was created on February 14, 2005 in San Mateo, California in the United States. It was created by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. The first YouTube video was uploaded by the site’s founder, Jawed Karim on April 23, 2005. Currently, YouTube has more than 23 million channels and 5 billion videos are watched daily.

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Pewdiepie
811000
5’11” | 1.80 m
October 24, 1989
Pewdiepie
180.000
1989.00
811000
GUIDE
3D
Pewdiepie
360 px
480, 640 px
YouTube Ads - Bumper Ads
12.700
22.600
455
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Ads - Bumper Ads
60, 250 px
300 px
YouTube Ads - Display Ads
2.100
10.600
210
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Ads - Display Ads
360 px
480, 640 px
YouTube Ads - Non-Skippable Ads
12.700
22.600
5
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Ads - Non-Skippable Ads
60, 90 px
468, 728 px
YouTube Ads - Overlay Ads
3.200
25.700
155
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Ads - Overlay Ads
360 px
480, 640 px
YouTube Ads - Skippable Ads
12.700
22.600
5
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Ads - Skippable Ads
Varies
Varies
YouTube Ads - Sponsored Cards
105
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Ads - Sponsored Cards
423 px
1546-2560 px
YouTube Banner - Computer Devices
14.900
54.500
93000
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Banner - Computer Devices
1440 px
2560 px
YouTube Banner - TV
50.800
90.300
93000
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Banner - TV
800 px
800 px
YouTube Profile Picture
28.200
28.200
6900
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Profile Picture
720 px
1280 px
YouTube Thumbnail Images
25.400
45.200
22400
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Thumbnail Images
1080 px
1920 px
YouTube Video - 1080p
38.100
67.700
460
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 1080p
1440 px
2560 px
YouTube Video - 1440p
50.800
90.300
205
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 1440p
2160 px
3840 px
YouTube Video - 2160p
76.200
135.500
235
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 2160p
240 px
426 px
YouTube Video - 240p
8.500
15.000
75
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 240p
360 px
640 px
YouTube Video - 360p
12.700
22.600
100
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 360p
480 px
854 px
YouTube Video - 480p
16.900
30.100
65
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 480p
720 px
1280 px
YouTube Video - 720p
25.400
45.200
105
GUIDE
3D
YouTube Video - 720p
5’10” | 1.78 m
February 7, 1990
jacksepticeye
178.000
1990.00
399000
GUIDE
3D
jacksepticeye
YouTube Profile Picture (Channel Icon)
Illustrated dimensions of the YouTube Profile Picture/Channel Icon measured with height and width

The YouTube Profile Picture is the primary icon that represents a user or brand and will be seen by others when the user or brand comments or likes other videos. The YouTube Profile Picture is not as prominent as a profile photo is on other social platforms, but it is still important. Many YouTube Profile Pictures are automatically generated from a user's linked Google account photo.

YouTube Profile Pictures, or Channel Icons, have a height of 800 px and width of 800 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1 (Circle). Profile Pictures support JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

The YouTube Profile Picture is the primary icon that represents a user or brand and will be seen by others when the user or brand comments or likes other videos. The YouTube Profile Picture is not as prominent as a profile photo is on other social platforms, but it is still important.

YouTube Profile Pictures, or Channel Icons, have a height of 800 px and width of 800 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1 (Circle). Profile Pictures support JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

YouTube Profile Picture (Channel Icon)
Height:
800 px
Width:
800 px
Length:
Depth:
Aspect Ratio
1:1 (Circle)
Resolution
72 ppi (screen)
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Area:

Formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Print Sizes: 11.11” x 11.11” | 28.2 x 28.2 cm

File Size
2 MB (max)
Company
YouTube

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YouTube Thumbnail Images
User interface drawing of YouTube Thumbnail Images with measured dimensions and sizes

YouTube Thumbnail Images are images that represent any uploaded video within the YouTube interface. The thumbnails are seen in a user’s feed of videos and also on the side of videos for more browsing. A thumbnail image can be a chosen frame from the video, but can also be customized. It should represent the content inside the video and attract users to click on the video.

YouTube Thumbnail Images have a height of 720 px and width of 1280 px for an aspect ratio of 16:9. YouTube Thumbnail Images support JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

YouTube Thumbnail Images are images that represent any uploaded video within the YouTube interface. The thumbnails are seen in a user’s feed of videos and also on the side of videos for more browsing. A thumbnail image can be a chosen frame from the video, but can also be customized.

YouTube Thumbnail Images have a height of 720 px and width of 1280 px for an aspect ratio of 16:9. YouTube Thumbnail Images support JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

YouTube Thumbnail Images
Height:
720 px
Width:
1280 px
Length:
Depth:
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Resolution
72 ppi (screen)
Weight:
Area:

Formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF 

Print Sizes: 17.78” x 10” | 45.2 x 25.4 cm

File Size
2 MB (max)
Company
YouTube

Drawings include:
YouTube Thumbnail Images interface mockup

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YouTube Ads - Skippable Video Ads
Illustrated dimensions of YouTube Skippable Video Ads measured with height and width

Skippable YouTube Ads are advertisements that appear before, after, or during, your selected video and give the option to be skipped after 5 seconds of playing. Similar to bumper ads, users can select to mix Skippable Ads with bumper ads back to back.

YouTube Skippable Video Ads have a height of 360 px and widths of either 480 or 640 px for an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9 respectively. YouTube Skippable Video Ads support AVI, ASF, MOV, MP4, and MPEG formats with a maximum file size of 1GB.

Skippable YouTube Ads are advertisements that appear before, after, or during, your selected video and give the option to be skipped after 5 seconds of playing. Similar to bumper ads, users can select to mix Skippable Ads with bumper ads back to back.

YouTube Skippable Video Ads have a height of 360 px and widths of either 480 or 640 px for an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9 respectively. YouTube Skippable Video Ads support AVI, ASF, MOV, MP4, and MPEG formats with a maximum file size of 1GB.

YouTube Ads - Skippable Video Ads
Height:
360 px
Width:
480, 640 px
Length:
Depth:
Aspect Ratio
4:3; 16:9
Resolution
360p, Wide 360p
Weight:
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Formats: AVI, ASF, MOV, MP4, MPEG 

Frame Rate: 30 FPS

Video Codec: H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4

Audio Codec: MP3, AAC

Duration: 12 secs to 3 mins (skippable after 5 secs)

Platform: Desktop, Mobile, TV, Game Consoles

Print Sizes: 8.89” x 5” | 22.6 x 12.7 cm

File Size
1GB (max)
Company
YouTube

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YouTube Ads (Skippable Video Ads) interface mockup

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YouTube Video - 360p
Illustrated dimensions of YouTube 360p Video measured with height, width, and format information

360p YouTube videos are low resolution videos that are displayed when the upload quality is low or the streaming speed cannot support higher quality videos. 360p is no longer a desirable video quality setting on any modern device, but is often acceptable on mobile devices when data is slow or limited.

YouTube 360p Videos have a height of 360 px and width of 640 px for an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Comparison chart illustrating the YouTube 360p Video size compared to other standard video sizes
360p YouTube videos are low resolution videos that are displayed when the upload quality is low or the streaming speed cannot support higher quality videos. 360p is no longer a desirable video quality setting on any modern device, but is often acceptable on mobile devices when data is slow.

YouTube 360p Videos have a height of 360 px and width of 640 px for an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Comparison chart illustrating the YouTube 360p Video size compared to other standard video sizes
YouTube Video - 360p
Height:
360 px
Width:
640 px
Length:
Depth:
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Resolution
360p
Weight:
Area:

Formats: MOV, MPEG4, MP4, AVI, WMV, MPEGPS, FLV, 3GPP, WebM, DNxHR, ProRes, CineForm, HEVC 

Frame Rates: 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60 FPS

Video Codec: H.264 progressive (recommended)
Audio Codec: AAC-LC (recommended)

Bitrate: 1 Mbps (Standard); 1.5 Mbps (High)

Duration: 12 hrs (max)

Print Sizes: 8.89” x 5” | 22.6 x 12.7 cm

File Size
128 GB (max)
Company
YouTube

Drawings include:
YouTube Video (360p) interface mockup; size comparison

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YouTube Video - 1440p
User interface drawing of YouTube 1440p Video with measured dimensions, sizes, and details

1440p YouTube Videos are a new high quality standard for videos as the resolution is not being supported by a larger spectrum of affordable computer monitors and television sets. 1440p videos on YouTube generally focus on content that can benefit from high resolutions such as nature, travel, cooking, or any detail oriented topic.

YouTube 1440p Videos have a height of 1440 px and width of 2560 px for an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Comparison chart illustrating the YouTube 1440p Video size compared to other standard video sizes
1440p YouTube Videos are a new high quality standard for videos as the resolution is not being supported by a larger spectrum of affordable computer monitors and television sets. 1440p videos on YouTube generally focus on content that can directly benefit from higher resolutions imagery.

YouTube 1440p Videos have a height of 1440 px and width of 2560 px for an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Comparison chart illustrating the YouTube 1440p Video size compared to other standard video sizes
YouTube Video - 1440p
Height:
1440 px
Width:
2560 px
Length:
Depth:
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Resolution
1440p (2k)
Weight:
Area:

Formats: MOV, MPEG4, MP4, AVI, WMV, MPEGPS, FLV, 3GPP, WebM, DNxHR, ProRes, CineForm, HEVC

Frame Rates: 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60 FPS

Video Codec: H.264 progressive (recommended)

Audio Codec: AAC-LC (recommended)
Bitrate (SDR): 16 Mbps (Standard); 24 Mbps (High)

Bitrate (HDR): 20 Mbps (Standard); 30 Mbps (High)

Duration: 12 hrs (max)

Print Sizes: 35.56” x 20” | 90.3 x 50.8 cm

File Size
128 GB (max)
Company
YouTube

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YouTube Video (1440p) interface mockup; size comparison

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