{"id":9921,"date":"2022-07-13T07:26:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9921"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:26:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:26:31","slug":"what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2","title":{"rendered":"What is the Size of 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-6a008e1114320\" 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-6a008e1114320\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a008e1114320\" ><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\/what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2\/#What_is_the_Size_of_a_YouTube_Banner\" title=\"What is the Size of a YouTube Banner?\">What is the Size of 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\/what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2\/#YouTube_banner_safe_area\" title=\"YouTube banner safe area\">YouTube banner safe area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2\/#Minimum_image_size_for_a_YouTube_banner\" title=\"Minimum image size for a YouTube banner\">Minimum image size for a YouTube banner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2\/#Guidelines_for_creating_a_YouTube_banner\" title=\"Guidelines for creating a YouTube banner\">Guidelines for creating a YouTube banner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-a-youtube-banner-2\/#Image_shapes_for_a_YouTube_banner\" title=\"Image shapes for a YouTube banner\">Image shapes for a YouTube banner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Size_of_a_YouTube_Banner\"><\/span>What is the Size of a YouTube Banner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what is the size of youtube banner\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/aq8q9dy.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever been wondering what the size of your YouTube banner is, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Listed below are some guidelines for designing a YouTube banner. Depending on the platform, your YouTube banner may be small, wide, or even giant. And you&#8217;ll also want to consider the shape of your image. Read on to learn more. Also, see these guidelines for image sizes. We&#8217;ll discuss how to select the best image size for your YouTube banner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_banner_safe_area\"><\/span>YouTube banner safe area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to include a YouTube banner safe area if you want it to appear correctly on mobile devices. YouTube recommends keeping the text and logo within this area because they have different sizes. The safe area is 1235 x 338 pixels, and the image scales to fit the size of the mobile screen. To help you make sure your YouTube banner safe area is the correct size, consider these examples. Once you&#8217;ve created a safe area for your banner, you can use a tool like Snappa to overlay the area.<\/p>\n<p>You can create a large image for your YouTube banner, but remember that it&#8217;s a minimum of 1546 x 423 pixels. You can also choose to create a large, low-resolution photo with the safe area. However, make sure that the image doesn&#8217;t exceed 6MB, as this will reduce its visibility on all devices. In addition, make sure your logo is centered so that it appears readable on all devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_image_size_for_a_YouTube_banner\"><\/span>Minimum image size for a YouTube banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should know the minimum image size for a YouTube banner to be able to make it appear on the homepage of the channel. If you are using Apple computers, you can use the Preview option or use Microsoft Photos. For Windows users, you can use the vectornator tool, which allows you to preview the image before creating it. A YouTube channel banner should be approximately 21.3 x 12 inches, and if you are using a larger image, you can resize it using the same method.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a JPG or PNG image for your YouTube banner, which is smaller than the 6MB limit. However, if you are using a larger file, make sure that it is not larger than 5 MB. Remember that the banners on different devices will display the image at different sizes, so it&#8217;s important to use the correct dimensions. If you&#8217;re unsure about the size of the image, you can download a free image format converter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_creating_a_YouTube_banner\"><\/span>Guidelines for creating a YouTube banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a high-quality background image is crucial when creating a YouTube banner. Not only will it help the banner look great on different devices, it will also prevent it from looking like an empty rectangle or an ill-fitting space. Also, consider the place where your call-to-action button and social media accounts will be placed. To do this, simply click on the pencil icon in the upper right corner of your banner picture. Hover over the button to view a preview of the banner on desktop or tablet.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to make your text stand out from the background is to use a transparent overlay. This allows viewers to read the text without being distracted by the background image. Using a transparent overlay will also help you direct viewers&#8217; attention to the title of your banner. You can use a variety of fonts in your banner design to convey tone and style, as well as the subject matter of your channel. Some fonts are associated with certain industries, such as tech and entertainment. San Serif fonts have a traditional look while other types are more casual and playful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_shapes_for_a_YouTube_banner\"><\/span>Image shapes for a YouTube banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The image shapes used in a YouTube banner will depend on the type of content the video has. For example, a food channel might feature a banner with bright and colorful images that represent its menu. The imagery itself should be light, since it should be representative of food. A light serif font will also work well for a gardening channel. Text and icons should be positioned elsewhere. The image of a pineapple is a classic centerpiece for a food channel&#8217;s channel art design.<\/p>\n<p>While the image shape may be subjective, the basic dimensions of a YouTube banner are 2048 x 1152 pixels and 6 megabytes. For the best quality, use JPG or PNG files. Other formats may be downgraded or rejected altogether. If you&#8217;re not sure what the best image format is, read the YouTube guidelines carefully. There are some exceptions to this rule. Make sure your banner meets these minimum requirements to avoid wasting time and money on an unusable image.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Size of a YouTube Banner? If you&#8217;ve ever been wondering what the size of your YouTube banner is, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Listed below are some guidelines for designing a YouTube banner. Depending on the platform, your YouTube banner may be small, wide, or even giant. 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