Source: https://restorebunny.com/image-sizes/youtube-video-watermark/ [All image size tools]() # YouTube Video Watermark Size: Prepare a 150×150 Image Prepare a square YouTube video watermark at the 150×150 minimum. Check small-logo legibility, padding and the under-1-MB file rule before uploading. ## Which dimensions should you use? YouTube requires a square video watermark of at least 150×150 pixels and less than 1 MB. The preset uses that minimum; you can increase it within this tool's output limits. **150 × 150 pixels** · Documented minimum canvas. Make a small square channel mark for the video watermark placement ## Check the crop and prepare your image Free and processed on this device. No account, credits or upload. Your original file is unchanged. Calculate from pixel dimensions, or choose a photo for an actual preview and download. This prepares the image canvas; check file-size limits and the destination’s final crop separately. Have a HEIC or WebP? [Convert a copy first.]() Transparent areas are filled with white in this tool. Image dimensions and placement Source width (pixels)Source height (pixels)Output width (pixels)Output height (pixels)Image placementDownload format Horizontal crop position: 50%Vertical crop position: 50% Output pixels 150 × 150 Source pixels kept 240 × 240 Image area cropped away 60.0% Resize scale 0.63× This removes 60.0% of the source area. Move the crop to keep faces, products and important text visible. ## Compose this image A short mark is easier to inspect at this small size than a full company wordmark. Contain keeps a wide logo intact, but its lettering will occupy a small part of the square. This exporter uses an opaque background; use another editor if your watermark design needs transparency. ## A worked example A 600×240 source fills this 150×150 canvas with a crop of about 240×240 source pixels, retaining 40.0% of its area. Filling needs no enlargement. Fill cuts a wide wordmark. Contain preserves its lettering with space above and below. ## Before you upload - Choose a simple mark with clear edges. - Check the downloaded image at 150 pixels rather than only zoomed in. - Set the watermark timing and inspect its playback appearance in Studio. “Keep whole image” is also called fit or contain; it adds white borders instead of trimming the scene. The exporter sets pixel dimensions and placement. It does not enforce platform byte limits or predict every device’s display crop. [Compress a copy]() if you need a smaller file, then check the destination’s preview. ## Questions about YouTube Video Watermark ### Is 150×150 the recommended maximum? No. It is the stated minimum. The file must remain square and meet the separate byte limit. ### Will a watermark appear on every video? Upload size does not control availability. YouTube states that video watermarks are not shown on videos set as made for kids. ## Sources and review - [YouTube Help: channel branding guidelines]() Guidance reviewed on 2026-10-06. Platform requirements can change. These independent preparation tools are not affiliated with the platforms listed. ## Related image tasks - [Reduce the exported file's byte size]() - [Inspect source pixels]() - [YouTube Thumbnail]() - [YouTube Shorts Thumbnail]() - [YouTube Channel Banner]() - [YouTube Podcast Thumbnail]()