{"id":24144,"date":"2022-07-19T08:13:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=24144"},"modified":"2022-07-19T08:13:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:13:32","slug":"how-to-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Put a Banner Picture on 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-69f33d01dcc63\" 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-69f33d01dcc63\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f33d01dcc63\" ><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-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube\/#How_to_Put_a_Banner_Picture_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Put a Banner Picture on YouTube\">How to Put a Banner Picture on 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-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube\/#Create_a_safe_area\" title=\"Create a safe area\">Create a safe area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube\/#Upload_your_image_to_YouTube\" title=\"Upload your image to YouTube\">Upload your image to YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube\/#Customize_your_banner_design\" title=\"Customize your banner design\">Customize your banner design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube\/#Resize_your_image_to_achieve_the_perfect_visual_messaging\" title=\"Resize your image to achieve the perfect visual messaging\">Resize your image to achieve the perfect visual messaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-a-banner-picture-on-youtube\/#Adding_social_media_links_to_your_YouTube_banner\" title=\"Adding social media links to your YouTube banner\">Adding social media links to your YouTube banner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_a_Banner_Picture_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Put a Banner Picture on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How do you put a banner picture on YouTube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2NNCxbx.jpg\" align=\"right\" style=\"max-height:228px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:31% margin:0px 10px;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you want to use a banner picture on your channel, there are a few tips you should keep in mind before you go through the process. First, choose a size that is within your channel&#8217;s dimensions. Images that are too small may look blurry on larger screens and devices, so make sure your image is at least 600&#215;600 pixels. When resizing your image, keep in mind that smaller devices may crop your image, so make sure you place the most important details in the center of the banner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_safe_area\"><\/span>Create a safe area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most YouTube channel creators are obsessed with the width and height of the header image, but they often overlook the background image. A background image should be consistent with your brand&#8217;s visual language. You can easily keep the background image below 6MB by using a JPG file format. It&#8217;s also a good idea to add a CTA or call to action at the top of the image.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the resolution of the video, a banner image should cater to a safe area. This safe area measures 1280 pixels wide and 350 pixels tall. It is important to position your logo within the safe area so that it does not get cut off by other areas. In addition to ensuring that your image is readable on all devices, you should always position your branded logo in the safe area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upload_your_image_to_YouTube\"><\/span>Upload your image to YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To upload your banner image to YouTube, first make sure the file format is the right one. If you have used Photoshop or any similar program to create the image, make sure to save the file in the appropriate format. Then, use online resources to convert it. In some cases, you may even find the file size is too large, so make sure to remove all elements and save the image in the proper format. Once you&#8217;ve made sure your image is the correct size, you can upload it to YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>When you create your YouTube channel, you&#8217;ll find templates for your YouTube channel&#8217;s banner. These templates will have the safe area information in the middle of the template. Some of these tools will also allow you to customize this information manually. If you&#8217;re having trouble with this issue, be sure to wait a day before trying again. YouTube may need some time to fix the issue before it will allow you to upload your banner image.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_your_banner_design\"><\/span>Customize your banner design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to customize your YouTube banner design to better reach your audience, start with your copy. Choose a tagline that best represents your brand, like Nike&#8217;s &#8220;Just Do It&#8221; or Apple&#8217;s &#8220;Think Different.&#8221; Don&#8217;t forget to include a call-to-action (CTA) text that asks your audience to take a specific action. Neil Patel uses CTA text to sell merch and promote upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p>When creating a YouTube banner design, always remember to keep its size in mind. The recommended size is 480&#215;480 pixels, so you may want to consider breaking the banner up into several sections. The design should give visitors a good idea of the type of content your channel provides. A bite-sized look at your YouTube channel can go a long way in convincing viewers to subscribe to your channel. Make sure to keep the size of the banner within the guidelines, as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resize_your_image_to_achieve_the_perfect_visual_messaging\"><\/span>Resize your image to achieve the perfect visual messaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to maximize the potential of your YouTube channel, make sure your banner image is optimized for its correct aspect ratio. YouTube uses widescreen 16:9 as its standard aspect ratio. That way, your banner will appear correctly across a variety of devices. In contrast, an image with a different aspect ratio may cause distorted or letterboxed images. Therefore, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with YouTube&#8217;s guidelines before uploading your banner image.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily customize the size of your YouTube banner by checking the channel&#8217;s guidelines. The maximum banner size on YouTube is 2560 x 1440 pixels. Keep in mind, however, that mobile devices typically have smaller screens than desktops. To ensure optimal display on mobile devices, you should resize your banner image to a maximum of 1546 x 423 pixels. If you upload a smaller image, YouTube will automatically resize it to fit the width of the mobile device.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_social_media_links_to_your_YouTube_banner\"><\/span>Adding social media links to your YouTube banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding social media links to your YouTube banner image is an excellent way to increase your channel&#8217;s visibility. This passive graphical element can have up to five active links that link to your YouTube channel&#8217;s homepage or your social media accounts. Below is an example of how to add social media links to your YouTube banner picture. To add more than one link, you must select the appropriate options for each social network. 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