How it works
How to use the YouTube banner maker
YouTube channel art is 2560×1440, but only the centre shows on phones. This banner maker shows the safe area while you design, so your name and message are visible on every screen.
Add your channel name and a short line, such as your upload schedule.
Choose colours and a layout, and keep text inside the safe-area guide.
Download the banner and upload it under Customisation, then Branding in YouTube Studio.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What size is a YouTube banner?
2560×1440 pixels, under 6 MB. The area visible on all devices is the centre 1546×423.
Why is my banner cut off on mobile?
Phones only show the middle strip. Keep text and logos inside the safe area this tool marks.
What should a channel banner say?
Your channel name, what people get from it, and when you upload.