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Banner Maker

YouTube Banner Maker

YouTube shows a different part of your banner on a TV, a computer and a phone. The maker below opens on a 2560×1440 banner with the 1546×423 area every device shows marked, so your name and face stay in view.

Make a YouTube banner

  1. Start from a banner template, a frame of your visualizer, a video or a picture.
  2. Keep your channel name, tagline and face inside the marked safe area; the rest shows only on wider screens.
  3. Press Download PNG or Download JPG for a file at YouTube's exact size.
  4. Turn the same design into your Twitch and Kick banners and your offline screen without starting again.

YouTube channel sizes

WhereSize (px)Safe area (px)File up to
YouTube channel banner2560×14401546×4236 MB
Profile picture800×800566×5664 MB

Questions

What size is a YouTube banner?
2560×1440 pixels. Keep text and logos inside the 1546×423 safe area in the middle, which every device shows.
How large can the file be?
Up to 6 MB. A PNG keeps fine text sharp; a JPG makes a smaller file.
Is the banner maker free?
Yes. There is no watermark and no account to make, and your pictures stay on your device.
Can I use my music visualizer in it?
Yes. Start from a frame of your visualizer, a video or a picture, then add your text, logos and stickers.

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