{"id":42399,"date":"2022-07-30T16:45:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42399"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:45:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:45:51","slug":"how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Banner 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-69e1390d37f12\" 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-69e1390d37f12\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1390d37f12\" ><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-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#How_to_Create_a_Banner_for_YouTube\" title=\"How to Create a Banner for YouTube\">How to Create a Banner 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-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Choosing\" title=\"Choosing\">Choosing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Designing\" title=\"Designing\">Designing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Creating\" title=\"Creating\">Creating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Changing\" title=\"Changing\">Changing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_collage_of_images\" title=\"Creating a collage of images\">Creating a collage of images<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Adding_text\" title=\"Adding text\">Adding text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Adding_stickers\" title=\"Adding stickers\">Adding stickers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-banner-for-youtube\/#Choosing_a_template\" title=\"Choosing a template\">Choosing a template<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Banner_for_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Create a Banner for YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" alt=\"how to create a banner for youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/EqTfnpl.jpg\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:37% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:348px;\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to create a YouTube banner, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, this article will help you decide which design and format to use. In the following sections, we&#8217;ll go over choosing, designing, and changing your banner. Then, we&#8217;ll talk about what to include in your banner and how to change it to make it more appealing to your audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing\"><\/span>Choosing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When choosing a YouTube banner, think about the concept you want to portray. This could be branding, humor, or an aesthetic. A YouTube banner is the most visually striking element of your channel&#8217;s page, so it&#8217;s crucial to create an attractive image that works across different platforms. Remember that your video is going to be viewed on a variety of devices, from desktop computers to mobile phones to tablet computers. You should also keep in mind that your video might be used on TV apps and large screens, so consider the size of your banner accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Designing\"><\/span>Designing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting people to subscribe to your YouTube channel isn&#8217;t as difficult as you might think. A few tips will help you create an eye-catching YouTube banner. For example, a banner should not be too complicated or convoluted. Instead, try to stick to a few simple rules. Consider the following examples when designing your YouTube banner. Using color and shapes to create a graphic shape is an effective way to draw attention to your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating\"><\/span>Creating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The YouTube banner is prime real estate on your channel. If you&#8217;re not sure how to design one, consider starting with a background image that is tied into your brand or channel. For example, if you&#8217;re promoting a travel video, use a photograph of your destination. If your channel is about gaming, use images of consoles or gaming controllers. You can find free stock images at sites like Unsplash, PixaBay, or FreePik.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing\"><\/span>Changing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step to changing your YouTube channel&#8217;s banner image is to change the resolution of your image. For best results, the image should be a minimum of 2048 x 1152 pixels and have an aspect ratio of 16:9. The dimensions of your image may be changed to make it fit the space. Make sure that your text and logos are in the safe area of 1235 x 338 pixels, and the image must be smaller than 6 MB.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_collage_of_images\"><\/span>Creating a collage of images<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a YouTube banner is easier than ever! You can use a free online tool like Picmonkey to create a collage. Upload your photos to the website, choose a collage theme, and then overlay your text. The website will set the banner image size for you automatically. However, if you do not have any photos, you may want to use another option. There are thousands of free and paid templates available on Picmonkey, so you can create a YouTube banner with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_text\"><\/span>Adding text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to draw attention and get the attention of viewers, you should add text to your YouTube banner. The text in your banner should be large and easy to read. You can also add an arrow pointing towards your brand&#8217;s logo as a call to action. Your text should only be relevant and convey one main message. You can use different colors and interesting backgrounds to catch the eye of viewers, but be careful not to overload the design with competing shapes and colors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_stickers\"><\/span>Adding stickers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding stickers to a YouTube banner is easy, but there are several things you should keep in mind. You can use them to spice up your YouTube video or simply to make it look more exciting. In either case, you should include a slogan or tagline in the banner. You can also use text effects to make the slogan or tagline look more evocative and catchy. You can also combine several text effects in one YouTube banner to make it even more exciting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_template\"><\/span>Choosing a template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good YouTube banner design is one that is colorful, big, and has a call-to-action. The call-to-action is a simple message that requires your readers to do something. Neil Patel is known for his use of a call-to-action in his videos, which are perfect for promoting upcoming events and selling merchandise. 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