{"id":7,"date":"2026-02-18T07:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oualator.com\/conversion\/?p=7"},"modified":"2026-03-05T22:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:33:40","slug":"youtube-banner-preview-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oualator.com\/conversion\/youtube-banner-preview-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Banner Preview Tool for TV, Desktop &amp; Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #2563eb; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; border-radius: 0.5rem;\">\n        <p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #374151;\">\n            Creating the perfect YouTube channel banner can be tricky \u2014 what looks great on desktop often gets cropped on mobile or TV. That&#8217;s why our <strong>YouTube Banner Preview Tool<\/strong> helps you instantly visualize how your channel art appears across all screen sizes.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        With real-time device previews and safe area overlays, you can design once and publish confidently \u2014 no more cut-off text, missing logos, or awkward framing.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n    Whether you&#8217;re a new creator or a growing brand on YouTube, this <strong>YouTube Channel Art Preview<\/strong> experience ensures your banner looks professional everywhere. For perfect sizing across all devices, you can quickly adjust your visuals using this \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/oualator.com\/conversion\/image-resizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#2563eb; font-weight:500; text-decoration:underline;\">\n        Image Resizer Tool\n    <\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 0.5rem; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); padding: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        \ud83c\udfaf Key Features of YouTube Channel Banner Template Tool:\n    <\/h3>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h4 style=\"font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udcfa Preview Across Devices\n        <\/h4>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n            Preview banners on TV, Desktop, and Mobile instantly\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h4 style=\"font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\">\n            \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Image Upload Support\n        <\/h4>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n            Use an image to check placements and layouts \u2014 upload your own banner image. Here are the formats that the tool supports: <strong>JPEG\/JPG (.jpg, .jpeg), PNG (.png), GIF (.gif), WebP (.webp), BMP (.bmp), SVG (.svg)<\/strong>, and more.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h4 style=\"font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udd32 Safe Zone Overlay\n        <\/h4>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n            Contains an optional transparent &#8220;safe zone&#8221; mask to ensure logos and copy aren&#8217;t cut off on smaller screens.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/tailwindcss@2.2.19\/dist\/tailwind.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@fortawesome\/fontawesome-free@6.0.0\/css\/all.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n    .canvas-container {\n        position: relative;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        touch-action: none; \/* handled via pointer events *\/\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile-first responsive 16:9 stage using aspect-ratio *\/\n    .canvas-wrapper {\n        position: relative;\n        width: 100%;\n        aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        overflow: hidden;\n    }\n\n    #previewCanvas {\n        position: absolute;\n        inset: 0;\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n        background-color: #000000;\n        background-image:\n            linear-gradient(45deg, #e0e0e0 25%, transparent 25%),\n            linear-gradient(-45deg, #e0e0e0 25%, transparent 25%),\n            linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 75%, #e0e0e0 75%),\n            linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 75%, #e0e0e0 75%);\n        background-size: 20px 20px;\n        background-position: 0 0, 0 10px, 10px -10px, -10px 0px;\n        cursor: default;\n        display: block;\n    }\n\n    #previewCanvas.draggable {\n        cursor: grab;\n    }\n\n    #previewCanvas.draggable:active {\n        cursor: grabbing;\n    }\n\n    .device-btn.active {\n        background-color: #3b82f6;\n        color: white;\n    }\n\n    .drag-area {\n        border: 2px dashed #3b82f6;\n        height: 260px;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        padding: 16px;\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n\n    .drag-area.active {\n        border: 2px solid #3b82f6;\n        background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05);\n    }\n\n    .slider-container {\n        width: 100%;\n        padding: 0 10px;\n    }\n\n    .tooltip {\n        position: relative;\n        display: inline-block;\n    }\n\n    .tooltip .tooltiptext {\n        visibility: hidden;\n        width: 220px;\n        background-color: #333;\n        color: #fff;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-radius: 6px;\n        padding: 8px 10px;\n        position: absolute;\n        z-index: 20;\n        bottom: 125%;\n        left: 50%;\n        margin-left: -110px;\n        opacity: 0;\n        transition: opacity 0.2s;\n        font-size: 12px;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n\n    .tooltip:hover .tooltiptext {\n        visibility: visible;\n        opacity: 1;\n    }\n\n    \/* Overlay zoom controls (desktop\/tablet) *\/\n    .zoom-controls {\n        position: absolute;\n        bottom: 10px;\n        right: 10px;\n        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);\n        padding: 8px;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        z-index: 10;\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\n        display: none;\n        gap: 6px;\n    }\n\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\n        .zoom-controls {\n            display: inline-flex;\n            align-items: center;\n        }\n    }\n\n    .zoom-controls button {\n        margin: 0;\n    }\n\n    .history-controls {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n        gap: 8px;\n        margin-bottom: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .save-load-controls {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n        gap: 8px;\n        margin-top: 8px;\n    }\n\n    .color-picker-wrapper {\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        gap: 10px;\n        margin-bottom: 16px;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n    }\n\n    .color-picker-wrapper input[type=\"color\"] {\n        width: 52px;\n        height: 40px;\n        border: none;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        cursor: pointer;\n        background: transparent;\n        padding: 0;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile zoom bar shown under canvas *\/\n    .mobile-zoom-bar {\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 10px;\n        margin-top: 12px;\n    }\n\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\n        .mobile-zoom-bar {\n            display: none;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"container mx-auto p-3 sm:p-4 max-w-6xl\">\n    <div class=\"text-center mb-6 sm:mb-8\">\n        <h2 class=\"text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-bold text-gray-800 mb-2\">YouTube Banner Designer &#038; Preview Tool<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Design and preview your YouTube channel banner across different devices<\/p>\n        <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mt-1\">\u2728 Mobile-optimized with Touch Drag + Pinch Zoom, Undo\/Redo &#038; Background Color<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4 sm:gap-6\">\n        <!-- Left Panel - Controls -->\n        <div class=\"md:col-span-1 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-4\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-lg sm:text-xl font-semibold mb-4 border-b pb-2\">Upload &#038; Controls<\/h2>\n\n            <!-- Upload Area -->\n            <div id=\"upload-area\" class=\"mb-6\">\n                <div id=\"drag-area\" class=\"drag-area\">\n                    <div class=\"icon text-4xl text-blue-500 mb-2\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-cloud-upload-alt\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <header class=\"font-medium\">Drag &#038; Drop or<\/header>\n                    <button id=\"browse-btn\" class=\"bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-600 text-white py-2 px-4 rounded mt-2 w-full sm:w-auto\">\n                        Browse File\n                    <\/button>\n                    <input type=\"file\" id=\"file-input\" accept=\"image\/*\" hidden>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-3\">Best: 2560\u00d71440 PNG\/JPG<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Controls Panel -->\n            <div id=\"controls\" class=\"mb-6 hidden\">\n                <!-- History Controls -->\n                <div class=\"history-controls\">\n                    <button id=\"undo-btn\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 px-3 rounded disabled:opacity-50\" disabled>\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-undo mr-1\"><\/i>Undo\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"redo-btn\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 px-3 rounded disabled:opacity-50\" disabled>\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-redo mr-1\"><\/i>Redo\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Background Color Picker -->\n                <div class=\"color-picker-wrapper\">\n                    <label class=\"block text-gray-700 font-medium\">Background:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"color\" id=\"bg-color-picker\" value=\"#000000\">\n                    <button id=\"reset-bg-color\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 px-3 rounded text-sm\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-undo\"><\/i> Reset\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Position Controls -->\n                <div class=\"mb-4\">\n                    <label class=\"block text-gray-700 mb-2\">Image Position<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-4 gap-2\">\n                        <button id=\"move-left\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-left\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <button id=\"move-up\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-up\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <button id=\"move-down\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <button id=\"move-right\" class=\"bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Tip: Arrow keys also work on desktop<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Zoom Slider -->\n                <div class=\"mb-4\">\n                    <label class=\"block text-gray-700 mb-2\">Image Size<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"slider-container\">\n                        <input type=\"range\" id=\"zoom-slider\" min=\"50\" max=\"200\" value=\"100\" class=\"w-full\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text-center mt-1 text-sm text-gray-600\">\n                        <span id=\"zoom-value\">100%<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Mobile: pinch to zoom \u2022 Desktop: scroll to zoom<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Options -->\n                <div class=\"mb-2 mt-4\">\n                    <label class=\"block text-gray-700 mb-2\">Options<\/label>\n                    <div class=\"flex items-center mb-2\">\n                        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show-safe-zone\" class=\"mr-2\" checked>\n                        <label for=\"show-safe-zone\">Show Safe Zones<\/label>\n                        <span class=\"tooltip ml-2\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle text-gray-500\"><\/i>\n                            <span class=\"tooltiptext\">Green box = safe zone (always visible). Outside may be cropped on some devices.<\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Download Buttons -->\n                <button id=\"download-btn\" class=\"w-full bg-green-500 hover:bg-green-600 text-white py-2 px-4 rounded mt-4\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-download mr-2\"><\/i>Download Full Banner\n                <\/button>\n\n                <button id=\"download-safe-btn\" class=\"w-full bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-600 text-white py-2 px-4 rounded mt-2\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-crop mr-2\"><\/i>Download Safe Zone Only\n                <\/button>\n\n                <!-- Save\/Load Project -->\n                <div class=\"save-load-controls\">\n                    <button id=\"save-project-btn\" class=\"bg-purple-500 hover:bg-purple-600 text-white py-2 px-3 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-save mr-1\"><\/i>Save\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"load-project-btn\" class=\"bg-indigo-500 hover:bg-indigo-600 text-white py-2 px-3 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-folder-open mr-1\"><\/i>Load\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"save-load-controls\">\n                    <button id=\"export-project-btn\" class=\"bg-purple-500 hover:bg-purple-600 text-white py-2 px-3 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-file-export mr-1\"><\/i>Export\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"import-project-btn\" class=\"bg-indigo-500 hover:bg-indigo-600 text-white py-2 px-3 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-file-import mr-1\"><\/i>Import\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input type=\"file\" id=\"import-project-input\" accept=\".json\" hidden>\n\n                <!-- Reset Button -->\n                <button id=\"reset-btn\" class=\"w-full bg-red-500 hover:bg-red-600 text-white py-2 px-4 rounded mt-2\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-trash mr-2\"><\/i>Reset\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Info Panel -->\n            <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-600 mt-4\">\n                <h3 class=\"font-semibold border-b pb-1 mb-2\">YouTube Banner Dimensions<\/h3>\n                <ul class=\"list-disc pl-5 space-y-1\">\n                    <li>Full size: 2560 x 1440 px<\/li>\n                    <li>Safe zone: 1546 x 423 px<\/li>\n                    <li>TV shows full 2560&#215;1440<\/li>\n                    <li>Desktop shows 2560&#215;423<\/li>\n                    <li>Mobile shows 1546&#215;423<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                <p class=\"mt-2 text-xs text-gray-500\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-lightbulb mr-1\"><\/i>Tip: Ctrl+Z \/ Ctrl+Y for undo\/redo \u2022 Pinch on mobile to zoom\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Right Panel - Preview -->\n        <div class=\"md:col-span-2 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-4\">\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:justify-between sm:items-center border-b pb-3 mb-4 gap-3\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-lg sm:text-xl font-semibold\">Preview<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-2\">\n                    <button id=\"tv-btn\" class=\"device-btn bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 px-3 rounded active text-sm\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-tv mr-1\"><\/i>TV\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"desktop-btn\" class=\"device-btn bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 px-3 rounded text-sm\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-desktop mr-1\"><\/i>Desktop\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"mobile-btn\" class=\"device-btn bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 px-3 rounded text-sm\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-mobile-alt mr-1\"><\/i>Mobile\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Canvas Container -->\n            <div class=\"canvas-container\">\n                <div class=\"canvas-wrapper\">\n                    <canvas id=\"previewCanvas\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\"><\/canvas>\n\n                    <!-- Overlay zoom controls (md+) -->\n                    <div class=\"zoom-controls\">\n                        <button id=\"zoom-in\" class=\"bg-white hover:bg-gray-100 p-2 rounded shadow\" title=\"Zoom in\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-search-plus\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <button id=\"zoom-out\" class=\"bg-white hover:bg-gray-100 p-2 rounded shadow\" title=\"Zoom out\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-search-minus\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <button id=\"reset-zoom\" class=\"bg-white hover:bg-gray-100 p-2 rounded shadow\" title=\"Reset Zoom\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-compress-arrows-alt\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Mobile zoom bar (under canvas) -->\n                <div class=\"mobile-zoom-bar\">\n                    <button id=\"zoom-out-mobile\" class=\"flex-1 bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-search-minus mr-1\"><\/i>Zoom Out\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"reset-zoom-mobile\" class=\"flex-1 bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-compress-arrows-alt mr-1\"><\/i>Reset\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button id=\"zoom-in-mobile\" class=\"flex-1 bg-gray-200 hover:bg-gray-300 text-gray-700 py-2 rounded\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-search-plus mr-1\"><\/i>Zoom In\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Status Info -->\n            <div class=\"mt-4 text-gray-600\">\n                <div id=\"current-view\" class=\"font-medium\">TV View: Full banner visible (2560 x 1440 px)<\/div>\n                <div id=\"drag-instructions\" class=\"text-sm mt-1 hidden\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle mr-1\"><\/i>Drag to reposition \u2022 Pinch to zoom (mobile) \u2022 Scroll to zoom (desktop)\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Canvas and Context Setup\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        const canvas = document.getElementById('previewCanvas');\n        const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Element References\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        const dragArea = document.getElementById('drag-area');\n        const browseBtn = document.getElementById('browse-btn');\n        const fileInput = document.getElementById('file-input');\n        const uploadArea = document.getElementById('upload-area');\n        const controls = document.getElementById('controls');\n        const showSafeZone = document.getElementById('show-safe-zone');\n        const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('download-btn');\n        const downloadSafeBtn = document.getElementById('download-safe-btn');\n        const resetBtn = document.getElementById('reset-btn');\n        const zoomSlider = document.getElementById('zoom-slider');\n        const zoomValue = document.getElementById('zoom-value');\n        const dragInstructions = document.getElementById('drag-instructions');\n\n        \/\/ Background color controls\n        const bgColorPicker = document.getElementById('bg-color-picker');\n        const resetBgColor = document.getElementById('reset-bg-color');\n\n        \/\/ Device buttons\n        const tvBtn = document.getElementById('tv-btn');\n        const desktopBtn = document.getElementById('desktop-btn');\n        const mobileBtn = document.getElementById('mobile-btn');\n        const currentView = document.getElementById('current-view');\n\n        \/\/ Movement buttons\n        const moveLeft = document.getElementById('move-left');\n        const moveRight = document.getElementById('move-right');\n        const moveUp = document.getElementById('move-up');\n        const moveDown = document.getElementById('move-down');\n\n        \/\/ Zoom controls (desktop overlay)\n        const zoomIn = document.getElementById('zoom-in');\n        const zoomOut = document.getElementById('zoom-out');\n        const resetZoom = document.getElementById('reset-zoom');\n\n        \/\/ Zoom controls (mobile bar)\n        const zoomInMobile = document.getElementById('zoom-in-mobile');\n        const zoomOutMobile = document.getElementById('zoom-out-mobile');\n        const resetZoomMobile = document.getElementById('reset-zoom-mobile');\n\n        \/\/ History controls\n        const undoBtn = document.getElementById('undo-btn');\n        const redoBtn = document.getElementById('redo-btn');\n\n        \/\/ Project controls\n        const saveProjectBtn = document.getElementById('save-project-btn');\n        const loadProjectBtn = document.getElementById('load-project-btn');\n        const exportProjectBtn = document.getElementById('export-project-btn');\n        const importProjectBtn = document.getElementById('import-project-btn');\n        const importProjectInput = document.getElementById('import-project-input');\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Constants - YouTube Banner Dimensions\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        const TV_WIDTH = 2560;\n        const TV_HEIGHT = 1440;\n        const DESKTOP_HEIGHT = 423;\n        const MOBILE_WIDTH = 1546;\n        const MOBILE_HEIGHT = 423;\n        const SAFE_ZONE_WIDTH = 1546;\n        const SAFE_ZONE_HEIGHT = 423;\n        const MAX_CANVAS_SIZE = 4096;\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ State Variables\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        let uploadedImage = null;\n        let originalImageDataURL = null;\n        let currentDevice = 'tv';\n        let imageScale = 1.0;\n        let imageX = 0;\n        let imageY = 0;\n        let isDragging = false;\n        let lastPointerX = 0;\n        let lastPointerY = 0;\n        let backgroundColor = '#000000';\n\n        \/\/ Multi-touch (pinch zoom) state\n        const activePointers = new Map();\n        let pinchStartDistance = 0;\n        let pinchStartScale = 1.0;\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ History System (Undo\/Redo)\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        const history = [];\n        let historyIndex = -1;\n        const MAX_HISTORY = 50;\n\n        function pushHistory() {\n            const snapshot = {\n                imageX,\n                imageY,\n                imageScale,\n                currentDevice,\n                backgroundColor\n            };\n\n            history.splice(historyIndex + 1);\n            history.push(snapshot);\n\n            if (history.length > MAX_HISTORY) {\n                history.shift();\n            } else {\n                historyIndex++;\n            }\n\n            updateHistoryButtons();\n        }\n\n        function undo() {\n            if (historyIndex <= 0) return;\n            historyIndex--;\n            applyHistoryState(history[historyIndex]);\n        }\n\n        function redo() {\n            if (historyIndex >= history.length - 1) return;\n            historyIndex++;\n            applyHistoryState(history[historyIndex]);\n        }\n\n        function applyHistoryState(state) {\n            imageX = state.imageX;\n            imageY = state.imageY;\n            imageScale = state.imageScale;\n            currentDevice = state.currentDevice;\n            backgroundColor = state.backgroundColor || '#000000';\n\n            bgColorPicker.value = backgroundColor;\n            zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n            zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n            setActiveDevice(currentDevice, false);\n            drawCanvas();\n            updateHistoryButtons();\n        }\n\n        function updateHistoryButtons() {\n            undoBtn.disabled = historyIndex <= 0;\n            redoBtn.disabled = historyIndex >= history.length - 1;\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Coordinate Conversion\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function clientToCanvasCoords(clientX, clientY) {\n            const rect = canvas.getBoundingClientRect();\n            const scaleX = TV_WIDTH \/ rect.width;\n            const scaleY = TV_HEIGHT \/ rect.height;\n\n            return {\n                x: (clientX - rect.left) * scaleX,\n                y: (clientY - rect.top) * scaleY\n            };\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Initialize Canvas\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function initCanvas() {\n            ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);\n            ctx.fillStyle = backgroundColor;\n            ctx.fillRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);\n            drawGuidelines();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Background Color Controls\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        bgColorPicker.addEventListener('input', function() {\n            backgroundColor = this.value;\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        bgColorPicker.addEventListener('change', function() {\n            pushHistory();\n        });\n\n        resetBgColor.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            backgroundColor = '#000000';\n            bgColorPicker.value = '#000000';\n            pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Drag and Drop Functionality\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        dragArea.addEventListener('dragover', function(e) {\n            e.preventDefault();\n            dragArea.classList.add('active');\n        });\n\n        dragArea.addEventListener('dragleave', function() {\n            dragArea.classList.remove('active');\n        });\n\n        dragArea.addEventListener('drop', function(e) {\n            e.preventDefault();\n            dragArea.classList.remove('active');\n\n            const file = e.dataTransfer.files[0];\n            handleFile(file);\n        });\n\n        browseBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            fileInput.click();\n        });\n\n        fileInput.addEventListener('change', function() {\n            if (this.files.length) {\n                const file = this.files[0];\n                handleFile(file);\n            }\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ File Upload Handler\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function handleFile(file) {\n            if (!file || !file.type || !file.type.match('image.*')) {\n                alert('Please upload an image file');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const reader = new FileReader();\n\n            reader.onload = function(e) {\n                const img = new Image();\n                img.onload = function() {\n                    if (img.width > MAX_CANVAS_SIZE || img.height > MAX_CANVAS_SIZE) {\n                        alert(`Image too large. Maximum dimension is ${MAX_CANVAS_SIZE}px`);\n                        return;\n                    }\n\n                    uploadedImage = img;\n                    originalImageDataURL = e.target.result;\n\n                    const imgAspect = img.width \/ img.height;\n                    const tvAspect = TV_WIDTH \/ TV_HEIGHT;\n\n                    if (imgAspect > tvAspect) {\n                        imageScale = TV_HEIGHT \/ img.height;\n                    } else {\n                        imageScale = TV_WIDTH \/ img.width;\n                    }\n\n                    const scaledWidth = img.width * imageScale;\n                    const scaledHeight = img.height * imageScale;\n                    imageX = (TV_WIDTH - scaledWidth) \/ 2;\n                    imageY = (TV_HEIGHT - scaledHeight) \/ 2;\n\n                    zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n                    zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n\n                    uploadArea.classList.add('hidden');\n                    controls.classList.remove('hidden');\n                    dragInstructions.classList.remove('hidden');\n                    canvas.classList.add('draggable');\n\n                    history.length = 0;\n                    historyIndex = -1;\n                    pushHistory();\n\n                    drawCanvas();\n                };\n                img.src = e.target.result;\n            };\n\n            reader.readAsDataURL(file);\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Device Toggle\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        tvBtn.addEventListener('click', () => setActiveDevice('tv'));\n        desktopBtn.addEventListener('click', () => setActiveDevice('desktop'));\n        mobileBtn.addEventListener('click', () => setActiveDevice('mobile'));\n\n        function setActiveDevice(device, pushToHistory = true) {\n            currentDevice = device;\n\n            [tvBtn, desktopBtn, mobileBtn].forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove('active'));\n\n            switch(device) {\n                case 'tv':\n                    tvBtn.classList.add('active');\n                    currentView.textContent = 'TV View: Full banner visible (2560 x 1440 px)';\n                    break;\n                case 'desktop':\n                    desktopBtn.classList.add('active');\n                    currentView.textContent = 'Desktop View: Center portion visible (2560 x 423 px)';\n                    break;\n                case 'mobile':\n                    mobileBtn.classList.add('active');\n                    currentView.textContent = 'Mobile View: Center portion visible (1546 x 423 px)';\n                    break;\n            }\n\n            if (pushToHistory && uploadedImage) pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Show\/Hide Safe Zone\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        showSafeZone.addEventListener('change', drawCanvas);\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Image Positioning\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        moveLeft.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            imageX -= 10;\n            pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        moveRight.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            imageX += 10;\n            pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        moveUp.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            imageY -= 10;\n            pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        moveDown.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            imageY += 10;\n            pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Zoom Helpers\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function clampScale(nextScale) {\n            return Math.min(2.0, Math.max(0.5, nextScale));\n        }\n\n        function setScale(nextScale, shouldPushHistory = false) {\n            imageScale = clampScale(nextScale);\n            zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n            zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n            drawCanvas();\n            if (shouldPushHistory) pushHistory();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Zoom Slider\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        zoomSlider.addEventListener('input', function() {\n            imageScale = clampScale(this.value \/ 100);\n            zoomValue.textContent = Math.round(imageScale * 100) + '%';\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        zoomSlider.addEventListener('change', function() {\n            pushHistory();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Zoom Buttons (desktop + mobile)\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function zoomBy(stepPercent) {\n            const next = clampScale(imageScale + (stepPercent \/ 100));\n            setScale(next, true);\n        }\n\n        if (zoomIn) zoomIn.addEventListener('click', () => zoomBy(0.10));\n        if (zoomOut) zoomOut.addEventListener('click', () => zoomBy(-0.10));\n        if (zoomInMobile) zoomInMobile.addEventListener('click', () => zoomBy(0.10));\n        if (zoomOutMobile) zoomOutMobile.addEventListener('click', () => zoomBy(-0.10));\n\n        function resetZoomToFit(push = true) {\n            if (!uploadedImage) return;\n\n            const imgAspect = uploadedImage.width \/ uploadedImage.height;\n            const tvAspect = TV_WIDTH \/ TV_HEIGHT;\n\n            if (imgAspect > tvAspect) {\n                imageScale = TV_HEIGHT \/ uploadedImage.height;\n            } else {\n                imageScale = TV_WIDTH \/ uploadedImage.width;\n            }\n\n            const scaledWidth = uploadedImage.width * imageScale;\n            const scaledHeight = uploadedImage.height * imageScale;\n            imageX = (TV_WIDTH - scaledWidth) \/ 2;\n            imageY = (TV_HEIGHT - scaledHeight) \/ 2;\n\n            zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n            zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n\n            if (push) pushHistory();\n            drawCanvas();\n        }\n\n        if (resetZoom) resetZoom.addEventListener('click', () => resetZoomToFit(true));\n        if (resetZoomMobile) resetZoomMobile.addEventListener('click', () => resetZoomToFit(true));\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Touch\/Pointer Events (Drag + Pinch Zoom)\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        canvas.addEventListener('pointerdown', function(e) {\n            if (!uploadedImage) return;\n\n            activePointers.set(e.pointerId, { x: e.clientX, y: e.clientY });\n\n            if (activePointers.size === 1) {\n                isDragging = true;\n                lastPointerX = e.clientX;\n                lastPointerY = e.clientY;\n                canvas.style.cursor = 'grabbing';\n            } else if (activePointers.size === 2) {\n                \/\/ Begin pinch\n                const pts = Array.from(activePointers.values());\n                pinchStartDistance = Math.hypot(pts[0].x - pts[1].x, pts[0].y - pts[1].y);\n                pinchStartScale = imageScale;\n                isDragging = false;\n            }\n\n            canvas.setPointerCapture(e.pointerId);\n        });\n\n        canvas.addEventListener('pointermove', function(e) {\n            if (!uploadedImage) return;\n            if (!activePointers.has(e.pointerId)) return;\n\n            activePointers.set(e.pointerId, { x: e.clientX, y: e.clientY });\n\n            \/\/ Pinch zoom (2 pointers)\n            if (activePointers.size === 2) {\n                const pts = Array.from(activePointers.values());\n                const dist = Math.hypot(pts[0].x - pts[1].x, pts[0].y - pts[1].y);\n                if (pinchStartDistance > 0) {\n                    const ratio = dist \/ pinchStartDistance;\n                    const next = clampScale(pinchStartScale * ratio);\n                    \/\/ update without pushing history every frame\n                    imageScale = next;\n                    zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n                    zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n                    drawCanvas();\n\n                    clearTimeout(canvas._pinchTimeout);\n                    canvas._pinchTimeout = setTimeout(() => pushHistory(), 250);\n                }\n                return;\n            }\n\n            \/\/ Drag (1 pointer)\n            if (isDragging && activePointers.size === 1) {\n                const deltaClientX = e.clientX - lastPointerX;\n                const deltaClientY = e.clientY - lastPointerY;\n\n                const rect = canvas.getBoundingClientRect();\n                const scaleX = TV_WIDTH \/ rect.width;\n                const scaleY = TV_HEIGHT \/ rect.height;\n\n                imageX += deltaClientX * scaleX;\n                imageY += deltaClientY * scaleY;\n\n                lastPointerX = e.clientX;\n                lastPointerY = e.clientY;\n\n                drawCanvas();\n            }\n        });\n\n        canvas.addEventListener('pointerup', function(e) {\n            if (activePointers.has(e.pointerId)) activePointers.delete(e.pointerId);\n\n            if (activePointers.size === 0) {\n                if (isDragging) pushHistory();\n                isDragging = false;\n                canvas.style.cursor = 'grab';\n            } else if (activePointers.size === 1) {\n                \/\/ transition back to dragging with remaining pointer\n                const remaining = Array.from(activePointers.values())[0];\n                lastPointerX = remaining.x;\n                lastPointerY = remaining.y;\n                isDragging = true;\n            }\n\n            try { canvas.releasePointerCapture(e.pointerId); } catch(err) {}\n        });\n\n        canvas.addEventListener('pointercancel', function(e) {\n            if (activePointers.has(e.pointerId)) activePointers.delete(e.pointerId);\n            isDragging = false;\n            canvas.style.cursor = 'grab';\n            try { canvas.releasePointerCapture(e.pointerId); } catch(err) {}\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Mouse Wheel Zoom (Desktop)\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        canvas.addEventListener('wheel', function(e) {\n            if (!uploadedImage) return;\n\n            e.preventDefault();\n            const step = Math.sign(e.deltaY) * -0.10;\n            const next = clampScale(imageScale + step);\n\n            if (next !== imageScale) {\n                imageScale = next;\n                zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n                zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n                drawCanvas();\n\n                clearTimeout(canvas._wheelTimeout);\n                canvas._wheelTimeout = setTimeout(() => pushHistory(), 250);\n            }\n        }, { passive: false });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Keyboard Shortcuts\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {\n            if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && e.key === 'z' && !e.shiftKey) {\n                e.preventDefault();\n                undo();\n            }\n\n            if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && (e.key === 'y' || (e.shiftKey && e.key === 'z'))) {\n                e.preventDefault();\n                redo();\n            }\n\n            if (!uploadedImage) return;\n\n            if (e.key === 'ArrowLeft') {\n                imageX -= e.shiftKey ? 1 : 10;\n                drawCanvas();\n                clearTimeout(canvas._arrowTimeout);\n                canvas._arrowTimeout = setTimeout(() => pushHistory(), 250);\n            }\n            if (e.key === 'ArrowRight') {\n                imageX += e.shiftKey ? 1 : 10;\n                drawCanvas();\n                clearTimeout(canvas._arrowTimeout);\n                canvas._arrowTimeout = setTimeout(() => pushHistory(), 250);\n            }\n            if (e.key === 'ArrowUp') {\n                imageY -= e.shiftKey ? 1 : 10;\n                drawCanvas();\n                clearTimeout(canvas._arrowTimeout);\n                canvas._arrowTimeout = setTimeout(() => pushHistory(), 250);\n            }\n            if (e.key === 'ArrowDown') {\n                imageY += e.shiftKey ? 1 : 10;\n                drawCanvas();\n                clearTimeout(canvas._arrowTimeout);\n                canvas._arrowTimeout = setTimeout(() => pushHistory(), 250);\n            }\n        });\n\n        undoBtn.addEventListener('click', undo);\n        redoBtn.addEventListener('click', redo);\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Download Full Banner\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            if (!uploadedImage) {\n                alert('Please upload an image first.');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const tempCanvas = document.createElement('canvas');\n            tempCanvas.width = TV_WIDTH;\n            tempCanvas.height = TV_HEIGHT;\n            const tempCtx = tempCanvas.getContext('2d');\n\n            tempCtx.fillStyle = backgroundColor;\n            tempCtx.fillRect(0, 0, TV_WIDTH, TV_HEIGHT);\n\n            const imgWidth = uploadedImage.width * imageScale;\n            const imgHeight = uploadedImage.height * imageScale;\n\n            tempCtx.drawImage(uploadedImage, imageX, imageY, imgWidth, imgHeight);\n\n            const dataURL = tempCanvas.toDataURL('image\/png');\n            const link = document.createElement('a');\n            link.download = 'youtube-banner-full.png';\n            link.href = dataURL;\n            link.click();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Download Safe Zone Only\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        downloadSafeBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            if (!uploadedImage) {\n                alert('Please upload an image first.');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const safeX = (TV_WIDTH - SAFE_ZONE_WIDTH) \/ 2;\n            const safeY = (TV_HEIGHT - SAFE_ZONE_HEIGHT) \/ 2;\n\n            const scaleMultiplier = 2; \/\/ export sharper safe zone\n            const tempCanvas = document.createElement('canvas');\n            tempCanvas.width = SAFE_ZONE_WIDTH * scaleMultiplier;\n            tempCanvas.height = SAFE_ZONE_HEIGHT * scaleMultiplier;\n            const tempCtx = tempCanvas.getContext('2d');\n\n            const srcX = (safeX - imageX) \/ imageScale;\n            const srcY = (safeY - imageY) \/ imageScale;\n            const srcW = SAFE_ZONE_WIDTH \/ imageScale;\n            const srcH = SAFE_ZONE_HEIGHT \/ imageScale;\n\n            tempCtx.fillStyle = backgroundColor;\n            tempCtx.fillRect(0, 0, tempCanvas.width, tempCanvas.height);\n\n            tempCtx.drawImage(\n                uploadedImage,\n                srcX, srcY, srcW, srcH,\n                0, 0, tempCanvas.width, tempCanvas.height\n            );\n\n            const dataURL = tempCanvas.toDataURL('image\/png');\n            const link = document.createElement('a');\n            link.download = 'youtube-banner-safe-zone.png';\n            link.href = dataURL;\n            link.click();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Save\/Load Project\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        saveProjectBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            if (!uploadedImage) {\n                alert('No project to save');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const project = {\n                version: '1.2',\n                imageSrc: originalImageDataURL,\n                imageX,\n                imageY,\n                imageScale,\n                currentDevice,\n                backgroundColor,\n                timestamp: Date.now()\n            };\n\n            localStorage.setItem('ytBannerProject', JSON.stringify(project));\n            alert('Project saved to browser storage!');\n        });\n\n        loadProjectBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            const raw = localStorage.getItem('ytBannerProject');\n            if (!raw) {\n                alert('No saved project found');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            try {\n                const project = JSON.parse(raw);\n                loadProjectData(project);\n            } catch(e) {\n                alert('Error loading project: ' + e.message);\n            }\n        });\n\n        exportProjectBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            if (!uploadedImage) {\n                alert('No project to export');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const project = {\n                version: '1.2',\n                imageSrc: originalImageDataURL,\n                imageX,\n                imageY,\n                imageScale,\n                currentDevice,\n                backgroundColor,\n                timestamp: Date.now()\n            };\n\n            const blob = new Blob([JSON.stringify(project, null, 2)], {type: 'application\/json'});\n            const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);\n            const link = document.createElement('a');\n            link.download = 'youtube-banner-project.json';\n            link.href = url;\n            link.click();\n\n            setTimeout(() => URL.revokeObjectURL(url), 100);\n        });\n\n        importProjectBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            importProjectInput.click();\n        });\n\n        importProjectInput.addEventListener('change', function() {\n            if (!this.files.length) return;\n\n            const file = this.files[0];\n            const reader = new FileReader();\n\n            reader.onload = function(e) {\n                try {\n                    const project = JSON.parse(e.target.result);\n                    loadProjectData(project);\n                } catch(err) {\n                    alert('Error importing project: ' + err.message);\n                }\n            };\n\n            reader.readAsText(file);\n        });\n\n        function loadProjectData(project) {\n            if (!project.imageSrc) {\n                alert('Invalid project data');\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const img = new Image();\n            img.onload = function() {\n                uploadedImage = img;\n                originalImageDataURL = project.imageSrc;\n                imageX = (typeof project.imageX === 'number') ? project.imageX : 0;\n                imageY = (typeof project.imageY === 'number') ? project.imageY : 0;\n                imageScale = (typeof project.imageScale === 'number') ? project.imageScale : 1.0;\n                currentDevice = project.currentDevice || 'tv';\n                backgroundColor = project.backgroundColor || '#000000';\n\n                bgColorPicker.value = backgroundColor;\n                zoomSlider.value = Math.round(imageScale * 100);\n                zoomValue.textContent = zoomSlider.value + '%';\n\n                uploadArea.classList.add('hidden');\n                controls.classList.remove('hidden');\n                dragInstructions.classList.remove('hidden');\n                canvas.classList.add('draggable');\n\n                history.length = 0;\n                historyIndex = -1;\n                pushHistory();\n\n                setActiveDevice(currentDevice, false);\n                drawCanvas();\n\n                alert('Project loaded successfully!');\n            };\n\n            img.onerror = function() {\n                alert('Error loading project image');\n            };\n\n            img.src = project.imageSrc;\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Reset Functionality\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        resetBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            if (!confirm('Are you sure you want to reset? This will clear your current work.')) return;\n\n            uploadedImage = null;\n            originalImageDataURL = null;\n            imageX = 0;\n            imageY = 0;\n            imageScale = 1.0;\n            backgroundColor = '#000000';\n            bgColorPicker.value = '#000000';\n            zoomSlider.value = 100;\n            zoomValue.textContent = '100%';\n            controls.classList.add('hidden');\n            uploadArea.classList.remove('hidden');\n            dragInstructions.classList.add('hidden');\n            canvas.classList.remove('draggable');\n\n            activePointers.clear();\n            isDragging = false;\n\n            history.length = 0;\n            historyIndex = -1;\n            updateHistoryButtons();\n\n            initCanvas();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Main Drawing Function\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function drawCanvas() {\n            if (!uploadedImage) {\n                initCanvas();\n                return;\n            }\n\n            ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);\n\n            ctx.fillStyle = backgroundColor;\n            ctx.fillRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);\n\n            const imgWidth = uploadedImage.width * imageScale;\n            const imgHeight = uploadedImage.height * imageScale;\n\n            ctx.drawImage(uploadedImage, imageX, imageY, imgWidth, imgHeight);\n\n            if (showSafeZone.checked) drawGuidelines();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Draw Guidelines and Device Overlays\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        function drawGuidelines() {\n            const centerX = TV_WIDTH \/ 2;\n            const centerY = TV_HEIGHT \/ 2;\n\n            switch(currentDevice) {\n                case 'tv':\n                    break;\n\n                case 'desktop':\n                    ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)';\n                    ctx.fillRect(0, 0, TV_WIDTH, (TV_HEIGHT - DESKTOP_HEIGHT) \/ 2);\n                    ctx.fillRect(0, (TV_HEIGHT + DESKTOP_HEIGHT) \/ 2, TV_WIDTH, (TV_HEIGHT - DESKTOP_HEIGHT) \/ 2);\n                    break;\n\n                case 'mobile':\n                    ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)';\n                    ctx.fillRect(0, 0, TV_WIDTH, (TV_HEIGHT - MOBILE_HEIGHT) \/ 2);\n                    ctx.fillRect(0, (TV_HEIGHT + MOBILE_HEIGHT) \/ 2, TV_WIDTH, (TV_HEIGHT - MOBILE_HEIGHT) \/ 2);\n                    ctx.fillRect(0, (TV_HEIGHT - MOBILE_HEIGHT) \/ 2, (TV_WIDTH - MOBILE_WIDTH) \/ 2, MOBILE_HEIGHT);\n                    ctx.fillRect(centerX + MOBILE_WIDTH \/ 2, (TV_HEIGHT - MOBILE_HEIGHT) \/ 2, (TV_WIDTH - MOBILE_WIDTH) \/ 2, MOBILE_HEIGHT);\n                    break;\n            }\n\n            const safeLeft = centerX - SAFE_ZONE_WIDTH \/ 2;\n            const safeTop = centerY - SAFE_ZONE_HEIGHT \/ 2;\n\n            ctx.strokeStyle = 'rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.9)';\n            ctx.lineWidth = 3;\n            ctx.setLineDash([8, 8]);\n            ctx.strokeRect(safeLeft, safeTop, SAFE_ZONE_WIDTH, SAFE_ZONE_HEIGHT);\n            ctx.setLineDash([]);\n\n            ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.95)';\n            ctx.font = 'bold 20px Arial';\n            ctx.shadowColor = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)';\n            ctx.shadowBlur = 4;\n            ctx.fillText('Safe Zone (1546 x 423)', safeLeft + 15, safeTop + 30);\n            ctx.shadowBlur = 0;\n        }\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Window Resize Handler\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        window.addEventListener('resize', function() {\n            drawCanvas();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        \/\/ Initialize on Load\n        \/\/ ========================================\n        initCanvas();\n        updateHistoryButtons();\n    });\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"background: #eff6ff; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1e40af; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center;\">\n        \ud83d\udcd0 YouTube Banner Dimensions 2026 Guide\n    <\/h2>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #1e40af; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        Understanding <strong>YouTube banner sizes<\/strong> is essential if you want your channel art to display properly on every device. Below is the latest <strong>YouTube banner dimensions 2026<\/strong> breakdown you should follow:\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; overflow: hidden;\">\n            <thead>\n                <tr style=\"background: #2563eb; color: white;\">\n                    <th style=\"padding: 1rem; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Device View<\/th>\n                    <th style=\"padding: 1rem; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Recommended Size<\/th>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n                <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151;\">Full Banner (TV)<\/td>\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151; font-weight: 600;\">2560 \u00d7 1440 px<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151;\">Desktop Maximum<\/td>\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151; font-weight: 600;\">2560 \u00d7 423 px<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151;\">Tablet Display<\/td>\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151; font-weight: 600;\">1855 \u00d7 423 px<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr>\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151;\">Mobile &#038; Safe Area<\/td>\n                    <td style=\"padding: 1rem; color: #374151; font-weight: 600;\">1546 \u00d7 423 px<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: #fef3c7; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 0.5rem;\">\n        <h4 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #92400e; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \u2b50 Why the Safe Area Matters Most?\n        <\/h4>\n        <p style=\"color: #78350f; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            The <strong>1546 \u00d7 423 px safe area<\/strong> is the only portion of your banner guaranteed to appear on every device.\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #78350f; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Your logo, channel name, slogan, and key visuals should always stay inside this space \u2014 anything outside risks being cropped on smaller screens.\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #78350f; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n            This is why using a <strong>YouTube banner safe area guide<\/strong> like our preview tool is critical before uploading your final design.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 0.5rem; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); padding: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center;\">\n        \ud83e\uddea How to Use the YouTube Channel Art Preview Tool (Step-by-Step)\n    <\/h2>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n        Our tool isn&#8217;t just for uploading \u2014 it&#8217;s built for real optimization and accuracy.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #059669; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udce4 Step 1: Upload Your Banner\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Drag and drop your image in:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\u2714 JPG<\/li>\n            <li>\u2714 PNG<\/li>\n            <li>\u2714 WebP<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            Instant loading with high-resolution rendering.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #059669; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udccf Step 2: Toggle Safe Zones\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Activate the overlay to see:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\u2022 Mobile safe area<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 Desktop crop zones<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 TV full banner view<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            This shows exactly where your important content should stay.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #059669; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udcf1 Step 3: Preview on All Devices\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Switch instantly between:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\ud83d\udcfa TV view<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83d\udcbb Desktop view<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83d\udcf1 Mobile preview<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            This answers the common question:<br>\n            <em>&#8220;How to preview YouTube banner on mobile before uploading?&#8221;<\/em>\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #059669; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udd04 Step 4: Adjust in Real Time\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Reposition your banner instantly:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\u2022 Center text properly<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 Move logos into safe zones<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 Balance composition visually<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            No re-uploading required.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"background: #fef2f2; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: #991b1b; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center;\">\n        \ud83c\udfaf Pro Design Tips for High-Impact YouTube Channel Art\n    <\/h2>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #7f1d1d; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n        Designing a banner isn&#8217;t just about size \u2014 it&#8217;s about strategy.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #dc2626; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udccc 1. Keep Everything Centered\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Always place:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\u2714 Channel name<\/li>\n            <li>\u2714 Logo<\/li>\n            <li>\u2714 Tagline<\/li>\n            <li>\u2714 Social handles<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            Inside the <strong>1546 \u00d7 423 px safe area<\/strong>.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #dc2626; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\uddbc 2. Use High-Resolution Images\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Low quality banners become blurry on TVs and large screens.\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\">\n            <strong>Recommended:<\/strong>\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\ud83d\udc49 2560 \u00d7 1440 px full banner size<\/li>\n            <li>\ud83d\udc49 Export at high quality<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            This avoids pixelation and keeps your channel professional.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #dc2626; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83c\udfa8 3. Maintain Consistent Branding\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Match your banner colors with:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\u2022 Profile picture<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 Video thumbnails<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 Channel theme<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            This builds recognition and trust.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #dc2626; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udc49 4. Leave Space for YouTube UI Elements\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            On desktop, the right side often shows:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8;\">\n            <li>\u2022 Social links<\/li>\n            <li>\u2022 Channel buttons<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0.75rem;\">\n            Avoid placing important text there \u2014 it can get covered.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 0.5rem; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); padding: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        \ud83d\udccf YouTube Channel Art Size Template (Why It&#8217;s Essential)\n    <\/h2>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n        Using a <strong>YouTube channel art size template<\/strong> helps you:\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <ul style=\"margin-left: 2rem; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <li>\u2714 Design faster<\/li>\n        <li>\u2714 Avoid guesswork<\/li>\n        <li>\u2714 Ensure perfect cropping<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n        Our preview tool functions like a live template \u2014 showing all device frames in real time.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4b5563; margin: 0;\">\n        This is especially useful when learning:<br>\n        <em>&#8220;How to make a YouTube banner that fits all devices.&#8221;<\/em>\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"background: #f0fdf4; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: #166534; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        \ud83d\udcca YouTube Banner Size for TV vs Mobile (What&#8217;s the Difference?)\n    <\/h2>\n    \n    <p style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #14532d; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n        Many creators design only for desktop \u2014 which leads to cropping disasters.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #059669; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udcfa TV View\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\">\n            Shows the entire <strong>2560 \u00d7 1440<\/strong> image.<br>\n            Great for background visuals and design aesthetics.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 0.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #059669; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udcf1 Mobile View\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\">\n            Shows only the safe area.<br>\n            This is where branding must live.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: #dcfce7; 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line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            Only the center section is visible on all devices \u2014 anything placed wider gets trimmed.\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n            Using a <strong>YouTube Banner Preview Tool<\/strong> ensures your text and logos stay visible everywhere.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n            \u2753 What is the maximum file size for a YouTube banner?\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            YouTube allows banners up to:\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n            \ud83d\udce6 6MB maximum file size\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"color: #4b5563; 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