Free tool
Free YouTube banner maker
Design channel art that looks right on phones, computers and TVs. The safe area guide shows where your text is always visible.
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- Works on phone and computer
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How it works
- Add your textChannel name, a tagline and your upload days.
- Pick colours or a photoGradients, a colour or your own photo.
- Download and uploadYouTube Studio → Customisation → Banner image.
YouTube banner size
Upload a 2560 × 1440 px image under 6 MB. The middle 1546 × 423 px is the safe area: it shows on every device. Everything outside may be cut on phones.
What to put on your banner
- Your channel name, big and clear.
- One line about what you make.
- When you upload, like “New videos every Friday”.
Questions
What size is a YouTube banner?
2560 × 1440 pixels, up to 6 MB. Keep text inside the 1546 × 423 safe area in the middle.
How do I make a YouTube banner?
Add your channel name and tagline, pick colours or a photo, download the PNG and upload it in YouTube Studio → Customisation → Branding.
Is there a watermark?
No. The banner is yours, free with no watermark.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Choose Photo as the background, then zoom and move it to fit.
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