Free YouTube Banner Maker

The recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 x 1440 pixels. This is the optimal resolution that YouTube recommends for channel art. The minimum upload size is 2048 x 1152 pixels. Keep important elements like text and logos within the safe area of 1546 x 423 pixels to ensure they display correctly on mobile devices.

YouTube displays different portions of your banner depending on the device. On mobile, only the center 1546 x 423 pixels are visible. On desktop, viewers see 2560 x 423 pixels. TVs display the full 2560 x 1440 resolution. This is why placing important content in the center safe area is critical.

YouTube accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF (non-animated) formats for channel art. PNG is generally recommended because it supports transparency and maintains high quality. Our tool generates PNG files for the best quality. Keep your file size under 6MB as per YouTube's requirements.

Yes, this YouTube banner maker is completely free to use. You can create unlimited banners, customize them with our templates, and download them without any watermarks. No account registration is required. The generated banners are high-resolution PNG files ready for upload to YouTube.

To upload your banner: 1) Go to YouTube Studio, 2) Click "Customization" in the left menu, 3) Select "Branding" tab, 4) Under "Banner image", click "Upload", 5) Select your downloaded banner file, 6) Adjust the crop if needed, and 7) Click "Done". Your new banner will appear on your channel immediately.

A good YouTube banner should: include your channel name clearly visible, use colors that match your brand identity, have high contrast for readability, keep text minimal and in the safe area, represent your content niche, and look professional across all devices. Consistency with your thumbnails and overall branding helps viewers recognize your channel.