YouTube Banner Maker
Design channel art that fits YouTube on every screen. Type your channel name and tagline, pick a background style and accent color, and check the safe-area guides for TV, desktop and mobile before downloading.
How to use
- Type your channel name and tagline.
- Pick a background style and an accent color that matches your brand.
- Check the safe-area guides — keep your name and tagline inside the green mobile box.
- Download the PNG and upload it as your channel art on YouTube.
Note: YouTube crops the banner differently on each device, so text near the edges may be hidden. The guides show the exact visible regions.
Tips
- Keep the channel name short and bold — it must read clearly even on a phone.
- Use the same accent color as your channel logo for a consistent brand look.
- Dark backgrounds make white text pop; avoid placing text over busy patterns.
- The mobile safe area is the strictest — if it fits there, it fits everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What size should a YouTube banner be?
YouTube recommends 2560 by 1440 pixels. This tool creates exactly that size so the banner fits TV, desktop and mobile screens.
What are the safe area guides?
They show which parts of the banner are visible on TV (full image), desktop (2560 by 423 center strip) and mobile (1546 by 423 center). Keep important text inside the mobile box.
Are the guides included in the download?
No. The guides are only a preview aid and are removed automatically from the downloaded PNG.
What can I customize on the banner?
Your channel name and tagline, the background style and the accent color, with live safe-area guides for TV, desktop and mobile.