{"id":23332,"date":"2022-07-19T07:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23332"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:46:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:46:00","slug":"how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Cover Photo for YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb183aaa0d4\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb183aaa0d4\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb183aaa0d4\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube\/#How_to_Make_a_Cover_Photo_for_YouTube\" title=\"How to Make a Cover Photo for YouTube\">How to Make a Cover Photo for YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube\/#YouTube_channel_art_template\" title=\"YouTube channel art template\">YouTube channel art template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube\/#YouTube_banner_image_design\" title=\"YouTube banner image design\">YouTube banner image design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube\/#YouTube_banner_style\" title=\"YouTube banner style\">YouTube banner style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube\/#YouTube_banner_size\" title=\"YouTube banner size\">YouTube banner size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-cover-photo-for-youtube\/#YouTube_banners_standard_aspect_ratio\" title=\"YouTube banners&#8217; standard aspect ratio\">YouTube banners&#8217; standard aspect ratio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Cover_Photo_for_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Make a Cover Photo for YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" alt=\"How do you make a cover photo for YouTube\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:38% width:auto; max-height:372px; margin:0px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/q6gH8A9.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>Your YouTube profile photo and cover photo are both equally important to the success of your channel. They will be the first thing viewers see when they visit your channel. You can change your cover photo at any time by using the upper right menu on YouTube. You can buy decent stock photography for cheap nowadays. If you are too busy to take your own photos, you can always choose an existing one from stock. If you are in a pinch, you can also download free photos from the Internet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_channel_art_template\"><\/span>YouTube channel art template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can create your own YouTube channel art using a library of templates available on Canva. Simply select the one that best matches your brand and customize its colors, text, fonts, and images to create an engaging and visually appealing cover photo. Then, you can upload your own video, thumbnail, or video introduction to increase viewer engagement and subscriber numbers. In addition to creating a compelling cover photo, you can also incorporate calls to action and other graphics to your channel.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing your YouTube cover photo, ensure that the design is consistent with your brand&#8217;s overall visual language. Your cover photo should include a link to your website, social media profiles, and email address. It should also have consistent brand imagery, including logos and colors. If you are not sure what to include on your YouTube channel art, consult your graphic designer to create a template with the exact colors and style of your brand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_banner_image_design\"><\/span>YouTube banner image design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When putting together a YouTube banner image design, you need to pay attention to how it will be viewed. High-definition images are important for the video to be displayed on all devices. If your image is blurry or distorted, it will create an unpleasant first impression and not attract viewers. Also, YouTube allows you to preview your banner on all of their devices so that it looks good on all of them.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a background for your Youtube banner image, consider the color scheme. For instance, the color pink is associated with health, so you might want to use a more neutral color to keep your video&#8217;s focus on a healthy area. For example, if you&#8217;re selling a pair of shoes, you would want to keep the name and logo in the center of the image. Likewise, a coffee-themed video banner would have a different color to stand out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_banner_style\"><\/span>YouTube banner style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A YouTube banner style cover photo can be used to attract viewers to your videos and site. Besides the cover photo itself, you can also add links to your social media profiles or website on the top of your banner. Here are a few tips to create a YouTube banner style cover photo. Listed below are some of the most important features of a cover photo for a YouTube channel. Read on to get the most out of your YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a size that fits into the safe area of YouTube&#8217;s YouTube page. The ideal banner image size is approximately 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall. Make sure to align your image so that it looks great on all devices, including mobile phones. You can use Photoshop to resize images. Make sure to upload a high-quality image with a resizing tool. The dimensions of a YouTube banner are important because they&#8217;ll be viewed by millions of people!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_banner_size\"><\/span>YouTube banner size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use a guide to help you create the perfect art for your YouTube channel. A YouTube banner with the correct information will appear on all types of devices and platforms. Keep in mind that a small image may cause the video to appear distorted and letterboxed, so you must avoid it. Make sure to choose a JPG as the file format as it is easy to maintain the size limit. For more information, visit the official YouTube site.<\/p>\n<p>To create a YouTube banner, the recommended dimensions are 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall. When viewing a YouTube video, you should keep in mind that people using mobile devices will only see the middle of the banner, so some important design elements may not show. To ensure that your YouTube banner will fit perfectly on a screen, use a background color. You can do this by selecting Edit &gt; Fill &gt; Color. Brushes can be added to the background.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_banners_standard_aspect_ratio\"><\/span>YouTube banners&#8217; standard aspect ratio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating a YouTube banner, remember that the standard aspect ratio is 16:9. Images with different proportions will not display correctly and will appear in letterboxes. The best way to make sure that your banner displays correctly is to follow these guidelines for your specific content. It will help make your banner look its best on different devices. However, it will be important to ensure that your banner&#8217;s art is the right size for each device.<\/p>\n<p>You can edit the dimensions of your banner with a software that allows you to change the aspect ratio of your image. You can use the Snappa software to find the safe zones on various devices, including desktops and TVs. Make sure that you stay within the inner safe zone so that your video or image will display properly on all devices. Otherwise, you may risk cluttering your banner. Once you&#8217;ve optimized your YouTube banner, it&#8217;s time to submit it.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YxzylTnbX60\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"458\" height=\"256\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make a Cover Photo for YouTube Your YouTube profile photo and cover photo are both equally important to the success of your channel. They will be the first thing viewers see when they visit your channel. You can change your cover photo at any time by using the upper right menu on YouTube. 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