{"id":9473,"date":"2022-07-13T07:05:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9473"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:05:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:05:34","slug":"how-to-create-a-youtube-banner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-banner","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a YouTube Banner"},"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-69edb8186af80\" 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-69edb8186af80\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edb8186af80\" ><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-youtube-banner\/#How_to_Create_a_YouTube_Banner\" title=\"How to Create a YouTube Banner\">How to Create a YouTube Banner<\/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-youtube-banner\/#Canva\" title=\"Canva\">Canva<\/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-youtube-banner\/#Placeit\" title=\"Placeit\">Placeit<\/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-youtube-banner\/#BeFunky\" title=\"BeFunky\">BeFunky<\/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-youtube-banner\/#Envato_Elements\" title=\"Envato Elements\">Envato Elements<\/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-youtube-banner\/#Creatopy\" title=\"Creatopy\">Creatopy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_YouTube_Banner\"><\/span>How to Create a YouTube Banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to create a youtube banner\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/iAbJvNp.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>YouTube allows you to upload photos and videos in the form of banners, which show as thumbnails on multiple devices. To make the most of your YouTube banner, make sure that it fits within the parameters of the template. Your banner should be easy to read and fit within the template&#8217;s guidelines. Ultimately, a YouTube banner is an integral part of a YouTube channel. If you&#8217;re not sure how to make one, read this article!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canva\"><\/span>Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created your logo or chosen a background, you can use the &#8216;edit&#8217; button to add text to your YouTube banner. This is a great way to add your brand or logo and also makes it simple to change the colors or fonts as you go. You can even use Canva&#8217;s image library to add new images and play with transparency. There are millions of free and affordable images to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the countless free designs you can choose from, Canva also has many ready-made templates that you can use to create a YouTube banner. If you don&#8217;t know where to begin, you can browse through the templates to find a design that fits your brand&#8217;s aesthetic and content. You can even upload your own images and videos to use in your banner. After you&#8217;re happy with your design, you can easily share it with others.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placeit\"><\/span>Placeit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to create your own YouTube banner, you should check out the Placeit YouTube banner maker. This free tool has many templates to choose from, including free ones and premium ones. It has an extensive library of YouTube gaming banner templates that are both visually attractive and easy to use. Using the Placeit YouTube banner creator doesn&#8217;t require you to have design skills, and the templates come in a range of sizes and colours to suit your niche.<\/p>\n<p>The templates offered by Placeit are designed with gaming and action-themed channels in mind. They&#8217;re fully customizable, and you can even change the background color to suit your YouTube content. The best part is that you don&#8217;t have to spend hours creating your banner &#8211; all you need to do is drag and drop the template onto your video. This will ensure that your video or channel stands out and draws attention. You&#8217;ll be able to add subtitles, tags, and links to your channel within a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BeFunky\"><\/span>BeFunky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A YouTube banner is prime real estate on your profile. When designing a YouTube banner, use a compelling image to draw the viewer&#8217;s attention. Include a call to action (CTA) text asking readers to follow a certain action. For example, you can use the community name &#8220;Subscribe to My Channel&#8221; or include an upcoming event in your title text. You can also use the name of your channel, if applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the image fits within the &#8220;safe area&#8221; on YouTube. This area is the minimum size required to show the banner. The image or text should fit within the &#8220;safe area.&#8221; Don&#8217;t put anything awkward in the area! Make sure the image is no larger than 6MB or the text will not display properly. Remember that your YouTube channel banner should match your channel&#8217;s topic. Use forest green or tiny spreadsheets as an example.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Envato_Elements\"><\/span>Envato Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to promote your YouTube channel, you may be wondering how to create a YouTube banner. The good news is that Envato Elements has templates for YouTube thumbnails. The rounded text, elegant cityscape, and refined black and white coloring will make any YouTube banner a visual delight. Once you&#8217;ve chosen a template, you can easily edit it by adding your own photo and choosing a font style.<\/p>\n<p>First, you can download the necessary elements. This is done by visiting the Envato Elements website. The website features a search bar, category drop-down, and filter options. Once you&#8217;ve selected the appropriate item, click on the download button. There are two ways to download an item &#8211; without a license and with a license. If you choose the latter, you&#8217;ll need to choose a licensing plan for the element.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creatopy\"><\/span>Creatopy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating a YouTube banner, there are many factors to consider. Using the right font can make all the difference. Different fonts convey different personalities and styles. Round fonts can convey comfort while angular fonts are typically a masculine touch. Font size should be relevant to your brand and should be easily readable. When choosing a font, you should keep the content of your YouTube banner in mind, as well as make it fun. Creatopy makes banner creation quick and easy, offering pre-baked templates and built-in assets for a seamless experience.<\/p>\n<p>Creatopy is an excellent choice for beginners, as it provides a free version that limits you to three designs. For a small fee, you can unlock premium features like a drag-and-drop graphics editor, access to more than two million stock photos, and animated design tools. The free plan only gives you access to three designs, but there&#8217;s an unlimited amount of stock images and templates in the premium plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Create a YouTube Banner YouTube allows you to upload photos and videos in the form of banners, which show as thumbnails on multiple devices. 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