{"id":2195,"date":"2021-07-05T12:23:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T07:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/?p=2195"},"modified":"2022-03-28T16:21:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T11:21:21","slug":"youtube-banner-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"20+ Best YouTube Banner Ideas for Inspiration [With Examples]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you already have a YouTube profile, you know how important it is to give it a professional look. That entails using a proper profile picture, banner, descriptions, <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-video-size\/\">video size<\/a>, and more. For starters, you should check out some YouTube banner ideas and start there.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to do everything at once when setting up your profile for success. Taking it one step at a time is the logical and most efficient way to go.<\/p>\n<p>However, you need to understand that YouTube banners are a reflection of your personal (or professional) brand. Subsequently, they should reflect your persona, branding, and ideas.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll go over some of the best YouTube banner ideas you can take inspiration from, along with some additional information you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fefed9; padding: 30px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 30px; border: 1px solid #efeccb;\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> Create eye-catching YouTube banners in less than a few minutes with our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/create\/youtube-banners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free YouTube banner maker<\/a>!<\/u><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_60 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a27080aadbd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a27080aadbd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#20_Best_YouTube_Banner_Ideas_in_2021\" title=\"20 Best YouTube Banner Ideas in 2021\">20 Best YouTube Banner Ideas in 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#1_Utilize_a_Simple_YouTube_Banner_Design\" title=\"1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilize a Simple YouTube Banner Design\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilize a Simple YouTube Banner Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#2_Feature_Your_Brand_Slogan_or_Tagline\" title=\"2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feature Your Brand Slogan or Tagline\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feature Your Brand Slogan or Tagline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#3_Use_Your_YouTube_Thumbnail_Font\" title=\"3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use Your YouTube Thumbnail Font\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use Your YouTube Thumbnail Font<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#4_Show_What_Your_Channel_Is_About\" title=\"4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Show What Your Channel Is About\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Show What Your Channel Is About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#5_Use_YouTube_Banner_Templates\" title=\"5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use YouTube Banner Templates\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use YouTube Banner Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#6_Introduce_a_CTA_Call_to_Action\" title=\"6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduce a CTA (Call to Action)\">6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduce a CTA (Call to Action)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#7_Use_High-Quality_Photos\" title=\"7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use High-Quality Photos\">7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use High-Quality Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#8_Create_a_Custom_Branded_Channel_Banner\" title=\"8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create a Custom Branded Channel Banner\">8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create a Custom Branded Channel Banner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#9_Utilize_Design_Trends_Based_on_Your_Channel_Niche\" title=\"9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilize Design Trends Based on Your Channel Niche\">9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilize Design Trends Based on Your Channel Niche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#10_Develop_Your_Banners_Using_a_Centralized_Theme\" title=\"10.\u00a0 Develop Your Banners Using a Centralized Theme\">10.\u00a0 Develop Your Banners Using a Centralized Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#11_Focus_Banner_Design_in_the_Safe_Area\" title=\"11.\u00a0 Focus Banner Design in the Safe Area\">11.\u00a0 Focus Banner Design in the Safe Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#12_Utilize_Borders_for_Your_Channel_Art\" title=\"12.\u00a0 Utilize Borders for Your Channel Art\">12.\u00a0 Utilize Borders for Your Channel Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#13_Make_a_Creative_YouTube_Banner_Using_Cartoonish_Designs\" title=\"13.\u00a0 Make a Creative YouTube Banner Using Cartoonish Designs\">13.\u00a0 Make a Creative YouTube Banner Using Cartoonish Designs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#14_Use_Basic_Illustrations_and_Icons\" title=\"14.\u00a0 Use Basic Illustrations and Icons\">14.\u00a0 Use Basic Illustrations and Icons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#15_Make_a_YouTube_Banner_Using_Image_Collages\" title=\"15.\u00a0 Make a YouTube Banner Using Image Collages\">15.\u00a0 Make a YouTube Banner Using Image Collages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#16_Utilize_a_Big_and_Bold_Font\" title=\"16.\u00a0 Utilize a Big and Bold Font\">16.\u00a0 Utilize a Big and Bold Font<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#17_Use_Banner_Space_for_Channel_Updates\" title=\"17.\u00a0 Use Banner Space for Channel Updates\">17.\u00a0 Use Banner Space for Channel Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#18_Write_Your_Channel_Name_in_a_Unique_Way\" title=\"18.\u00a0 Write Your Channel Name in a Unique Way\">18.\u00a0 Write Your Channel Name in a Unique Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#19_Utilize_Professionally_Designed_Templates_with_Stock_Photos\" title=\"19.\u00a0 Utilize Professionally Designed Templates with Stock Photos\">19.\u00a0 Utilize Professionally Designed Templates with Stock Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#20_Use_Panels_and_Frames_for_Your_Banner\" title=\"20.\u00a0 Use Panels and Frames for Your Banner\">20.\u00a0 Use Panels and Frames for Your Banner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#What_is_the_Ideal_YouTube_Banner_Size\" title=\"What is the Ideal YouTube Banner Size?\">What is the Ideal YouTube Banner Size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#How_to_Bring_Your_YouTube_Banner_Ideas_to_Life_Using_Pixelied\" title=\"How to Bring Your YouTube Banner Ideas to Life Using Pixelied\">How to Bring Your YouTube Banner Ideas to Life Using Pixelied<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#Step_One_%E2%80%93_Open_Pixelieds_Editor\" title=\"Step One &#8211; Open Pixelied\u2019s Editor\">Step One &#8211; Open Pixelied\u2019s Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#Step_Two_%E2%80%93_Choose_YouTube_Channel_Art_Template\" title=\"Step Two &#8211; Choose YouTube Channel Art Template\">Step Two &#8211; Choose YouTube Channel Art Template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#Step_Three_%E2%80%93_Add_Various_Design_Elements_to_Your_Channel_Art\" title=\"Step Three &#8211; Add Various Design Elements to Your Channel Art\">Step Three &#8211; Add Various Design Elements to Your Channel Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#Step_Four_%E2%80%93_Download_Your_New_YouTube_Channel_Art\" title=\"Step Four &#8211; Download Your New YouTube Channel Art\">Step Four &#8211; Download Your New YouTube Channel Art<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-ideas\/#Bottom_Line\" title=\"Bottom Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Best_YouTube_Banner_Ideas_in_2021\"><\/span>20 Best YouTube Banner Ideas in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating your YouTube channel art, you need to keep in mind what your channel is about. Knowing that will help you understand what kind of banner would work best with your channel and viewers.<\/p>\n<p>You can either go for a YouTube banner template or design your own YouTube banners using online banner ideas. Regardless of how you decide to proceed, you can take inspiration for your banner design from the following YouTube banner ideas:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Utilize_a_Simple_YouTube_Banner_Design\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilize a Simple YouTube Banner Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2219 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135636\/Simple-YouTube-Banner-Design.png\" alt=\"Simple YouTube Banner Design\" width=\"1120\" height=\"628\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135636\/Simple-YouTube-Banner-Design.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135636\/Simple-YouTube-Banner-Design-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135636\/Simple-YouTube-Banner-Design-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135636\/Simple-YouTube-Banner-Design-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135636\/Simple-YouTube-Banner-Design-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to spend too much time designing channel art, then keep it simple. You don\u2019t want it to be completely blank unless that\u2019s part of your design strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Use basic design assets, vectors, fonts, and images to create a simple YouTube banner. The template above is an ideal example of minimizing design elements and keeping your banner simple.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Feature_Your_Brand_Slogan_or_Tagline\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feature Your Brand Slogan or Tagline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2206 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135914\/Feature-Brand-Slogan-or-Tagline.png\" alt=\"Feature Brand Slogan or Tagline\" width=\"1121\" height=\"628\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135914\/Feature-Brand-Slogan-or-Tagline.png 1121w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135914\/Feature-Brand-Slogan-or-Tagline-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135914\/Feature-Brand-Slogan-or-Tagline-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135914\/Feature-Brand-Slogan-or-Tagline-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135914\/Feature-Brand-Slogan-or-Tagline-700x392.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building a brand, use a tagline. A dedicated slogan that you can use on your banner. You can tie it with an image that resonates with your brand \u2013 it can be a photo, illustration, or any other element.<\/p>\n<p>This way, anyone that comes to your channel is instantly introduced to your slogan, even if they haven\u2019t watched any of your previous videos. If you already have a well-known brand, you can further capitalize on your brand awareness with this banner idea.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a prime example of it:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2210 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"Nike YouTube Banner\" width=\"1596\" height=\"389\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner.png 1596w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner-480x117.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner-1280x312.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner-768x187.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner-1536x374.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135840\/Nike-YouTube-Banner-700x171.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1596px) 100vw, 1596px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Your_YouTube_Thumbnail_Font\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use Your YouTube Thumbnail Font<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2225 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135526\/Use-YouTube-Thumbnail-Font.png\" alt=\"Use YouTube Thumbnail Font\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135526\/Use-YouTube-Thumbnail-Font.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135526\/Use-YouTube-Thumbnail-Font-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135526\/Use-YouTube-Thumbnail-Font-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135526\/Use-YouTube-Thumbnail-Font-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135526\/Use-YouTube-Thumbnail-Font-700x394.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to stay consistent with your branding, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnail-fonts\/\">YouTube thumbnail fonts<\/a> in your banner image. Provided that you\u2019re using multiple fonts, make sure that they look well-designed.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnail-size\/\">YouTube thumbnail size<\/a>, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve noted down a few fonts. However, if you haven\u2019t, you can check out some <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/futuristic-fonts\/\">futuristic fonts<\/a>, especially if you have a gaming, space, or science channel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Show_What_Your_Channel_Is_About\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Show What Your Channel Is About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2218 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135723\/Show-What-Your-Channel-Is-About.png\" alt=\"Show What Your Channel Is About\" width=\"1118\" height=\"627\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135723\/Show-What-Your-Channel-Is-About.png 1118w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135723\/Show-What-Your-Channel-Is-About-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135723\/Show-What-Your-Channel-Is-About-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135723\/Show-What-Your-Channel-Is-About-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135723\/Show-What-Your-Channel-Is-About-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the best way to get started is to just show what your channel is about. You can do that by using a photo, logo, icons, or a couple of lines explaining what you do.<\/p>\n<p>The best examples of such channels are pet YouTube channels, like the one shown above. Once you open the channel and look at the banner image, you instantly realize what the channel is about.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2221 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"The Pet Collective YouTube Banner\" width=\"1600\" height=\"388\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner.png 1600w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner-480x116.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner-1280x310.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner-1536x372.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135614\/The-Pet-Collective-YouTube-Banner-700x170.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_YouTube_Banner_Templates\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use YouTube Banner Templates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2224 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135539\/Use-YouTube-Banner-Templates.png\" alt=\"Use YouTube Banner Templates\" width=\"1121\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135539\/Use-YouTube-Banner-Templates.png 1121w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135539\/Use-YouTube-Banner-Templates-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135539\/Use-YouTube-Banner-Templates-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135539\/Use-YouTube-Banner-Templates-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135539\/Use-YouTube-Banner-Templates-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the time to get into graphic designing and creating a custom banner, you can always use YouTube banner templates.<\/p>\n<p>Stock templates allow you to brand quickly and use other features to bring your channel art to life. You already have the layout, style, quality, and background; just make the necessary adjustments and upload your banner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Introduce_a_CTA_Call_to_Action\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduce a CTA (Call to Action)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135902\/Introduce-Call-to-Action.png\" alt=\"Introduce Call to Action\" width=\"1121\" height=\"629\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135902\/Introduce-Call-to-Action.png 1121w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135902\/Introduce-Call-to-Action-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135902\/Introduce-Call-to-Action-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135902\/Introduce-Call-to-Action-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135902\/Introduce-Call-to-Action-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also use your banner to market certain elements of your business. For a professional business page, you should add CTAs to your banner.<\/p>\n<p>While viewers can\u2019t click on the CTA, they can definitely be influenced by it. Therefore, add a call to action and make sure that it\u2019s eye-catching.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2220 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"The Craft Beer Channel YouTube Banner\" width=\"1599\" height=\"384\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner.png 1599w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner-480x115.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner-1280x307.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner-1536x369.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135626\/The-Craft-Beer-Channel-YouTube-Banner-700x168.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_High-Quality_Photos\"><\/span>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use High-Quality Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2223 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135551\/Use-High-Quality-Photos.png\" alt=\"Use High Quality Photos\" width=\"1121\" height=\"631\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135551\/Use-High-Quality-Photos.png 1121w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135551\/Use-High-Quality-Photos-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135551\/Use-High-Quality-Photos-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135551\/Use-High-Quality-Photos-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135551\/Use-High-Quality-Photos-700x394.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to add an image to your banner, make sure it\u2019s high quality. Some users tend to visit the channel before subscribing to it.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, if you have high-quality photos on your banner that resonate with the audience, there\u2019s a good chance people will subscribe to your channel after visiting it.<\/p>\n<p>This idea works best for food channels, fashion channels, and other product-based YT channels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Create_a_Custom_Branded_Channel_Banner\"><\/span>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create a Custom Branded Channel Banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135948\/Custom-Branded-Channel-Banner.png\" alt=\"Custom Branded Channel Banner\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135948\/Custom-Branded-Channel-Banner.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135948\/Custom-Branded-Channel-Banner-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135948\/Custom-Branded-Channel-Banner-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135948\/Custom-Branded-Channel-Banner-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135948\/Custom-Branded-Channel-Banner-700x394.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to make a name for yourself, you need a custom branded channel banner. This would be unanimously applied to all aspects of your YouTube channel, including your profile picture, watermark, and videos.<\/p>\n<p>Create a banner that has all the relevant ideas related to your channel and brand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"Pixelied YouTube Banner\" width=\"1598\" height=\"393\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner.png 1598w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner-480x118.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner-1280x315.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner-768x189.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner-1536x378.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner-100x25.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135806\/Pixelied-YouTube-Banner-700x172.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1598px) 100vw, 1598px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Utilize_Design_Trends_Based_on_Your_Channel_Niche\"><\/span>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utilize Design Trends Based on Your Channel Niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2204 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135937\/Design-Trends-Based-on-Channel-Niche.png\" alt=\"Design Trends Based on Channel Niche\" width=\"1120\" height=\"629\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135937\/Design-Trends-Based-on-Channel-Niche.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135937\/Design-Trends-Based-on-Channel-Niche-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135937\/Design-Trends-Based-on-Channel-Niche-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135937\/Design-Trends-Based-on-Channel-Niche-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135937\/Design-Trends-Based-on-Channel-Niche-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance that your YouTube channel is based on a niche. You can use that to get creative with design elements and trends related to that niche.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a channel about homes and interior designing can have an image of a wall painted in a contemporary manner.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, you can list down design trends related to your niche and add some related elements to your banner design.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Develop_Your_Banners_Using_a_Centralized_Theme\"><\/span>10.\u00a0 Develop Your Banners Using a Centralized Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2198 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140046\/Banners-Using-Centralized-Theme.png\" alt=\"Banners Using Centralized Theme\" width=\"1122\" height=\"628\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140046\/Banners-Using-Centralized-Theme.png 1122w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140046\/Banners-Using-Centralized-Theme-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140046\/Banners-Using-Centralized-Theme-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140046\/Banners-Using-Centralized-Theme-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140046\/Banners-Using-Centralized-Theme-700x392.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to build your entire YouTube channel on a centralized theme. That\u2019s how you build your brand.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, creating your banner based on your central theme is a great way of building <a href=\"https:\/\/planetcontent.com\/brand-affinity\">brand affinity<\/a>. You don\u2019t even have to use complex Adobe software to do that. Instead, you can just find a YouTube banner template and add your theme to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2208 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"Kurzgesagt In a Nutshell YouTube Banner\" width=\"1596\" height=\"388\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner.png 1596w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner-480x117.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner-1280x311.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner-768x187.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner-1536x373.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135851\/Kurzgesagt-In-a-Nutshell-YouTube-Banner-700x170.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1596px) 100vw, 1596px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Focus_Banner_Design_in_the_Safe_Area\"><\/span>11.\u00a0 Focus Banner Design in the Safe Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2196 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140108\/Banner-Design-in-Safe-Area.png\" alt=\"Banner Design in Safe Area\" width=\"1120\" height=\"627\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140108\/Banner-Design-in-Safe-Area.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140108\/Banner-Design-in-Safe-Area-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140108\/Banner-Design-in-Safe-Area-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140108\/Banner-Design-in-Safe-Area-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140108\/Banner-Design-in-Safe-Area-700x392.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The safe area in the YouTube banner is the space that\u2019s always visible, regardless of the device, browser, or any other factors.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to keep your design elements in the safe area to ensure they\u2019re always visible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Utilize_Borders_for_Your_Channel_Art\"><\/span>12.\u00a0 Utilize Borders for Your Channel Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2201 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140012\/Borders-for-Your-Channel-Art.png\" alt=\"Borders for Your Channel Art\" width=\"1119\" height=\"629\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140012\/Borders-for-Your-Channel-Art.png 1119w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140012\/Borders-for-Your-Channel-Art-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140012\/Borders-for-Your-Channel-Art-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140012\/Borders-for-Your-Channel-Art-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140012\/Borders-for-Your-Channel-Art-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Borders help emphasize certain elements. For example, in the picture above, the border encompasses the banner safe area, ensuring all design elements are within that area.<\/p>\n<p>You can also utilize borders to create a more eye-catching banner. Better yet, use unique borders like shapes or small icons for added effect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Make_a_Creative_YouTube_Banner_Using_Cartoonish_Designs\"><\/span>13.\u00a0 Make a Creative YouTube Banner Using Cartoonish Designs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2202 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140001\/Creative-YouTube-Banner-Cartoonish-Designs.png\" alt=\"Creative YouTube Banner Cartoonish Designs\" width=\"1119\" height=\"627\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140001\/Creative-YouTube-Banner-Cartoonish-Designs.png 1119w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140001\/Creative-YouTube-Banner-Cartoonish-Designs-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140001\/Creative-YouTube-Banner-Cartoonish-Designs-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140001\/Creative-YouTube-Banner-Cartoonish-Designs-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140001\/Creative-YouTube-Banner-Cartoonish-Designs-700x392.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your channel is for children, about fun stuff, or has a positive tone, you can always use cartoonish designs for your banner.<\/p>\n<p>Use cartoon characters (avoid using copyright cartoon characters), a simple font, an appropriate background, and create a banner that resonates with your channel\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Use_Basic_Illustrations_and_Icons\"><\/span>14.\u00a0 Use Basic Illustrations and Icons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2199 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140035\/Basic-Illustrations-and-Icons.png\" alt=\"Basic Illustrations and Icons\" width=\"1120\" height=\"629\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140035\/Basic-Illustrations-and-Icons.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140035\/Basic-Illustrations-and-Icons-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140035\/Basic-Illustrations-and-Icons-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140035\/Basic-Illustrations-and-Icons-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140035\/Basic-Illustrations-and-Icons-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to make a cool YouTube channel, you need to add unique elements to your banner. Adding elements like custom illustrations, vectors, and icons can do that for you.<\/p>\n<p>You can get design tips from various people and channels. Use it as inspiration and create your brand\u2019s design assets. Then, add them to your banner design. Who knows, you could even end up making a video about it to help others as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Make_a_YouTube_Banner_Using_Image_Collages\"><\/span>15.\u00a0 Make a YouTube Banner Using Image Collages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2228 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135451\/YouTube-Banner-Using-Image-Collages.png\" alt=\"YouTube Banner Using Image Collages\" width=\"1120\" height=\"631\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135451\/YouTube-Banner-Using-Image-Collages.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135451\/YouTube-Banner-Using-Image-Collages-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135451\/YouTube-Banner-Using-Image-Collages-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135451\/YouTube-Banner-Using-Image-Collages-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135451\/YouTube-Banner-Using-Image-Collages-700x394.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using image collages in your banner can work for you if you have a product-based YouTube channel. For example, if you have a clothing brand, you can add multiple images of your products, models, and more.<\/p>\n<p>It gives viewers an instant glimpse of your brand, its aesthetics, and what they can expect from your channel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2222 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"Ubisoft YouTube Banner\" width=\"1594\" height=\"387\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner.png 1594w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner-480x117.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner-1280x311.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner-1536x373.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135603\/Ubisoft-YouTube-Banner-700x170.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Utilize_a_Big_and_Bold_Font\"><\/span>16.\u00a0 Utilize a Big and Bold Font<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2200 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140024\/Big-and-Bold-Font.png\" alt=\"Big and Bold Font\" width=\"1120\" height=\"628\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140024\/Big-and-Bold-Font.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140024\/Big-and-Bold-Font-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140024\/Big-and-Bold-Font-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140024\/Big-and-Bold-Font-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140024\/Big-and-Bold-Font-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to give your viewers a clear message as soon as they land on your channel, use big bold fonts. You can write a single word, a quote, or anything that catches people\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<p>Use free fonts to minimize any potential issues. It\u2019s best to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/minimalist-font\/\">minimalist font<\/a> because it\u2019s easy to read and doesn\u2019t overlap if it\u2019s bold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2209 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"Michelle Choi YouTube Banner\" width=\"1589\" height=\"391\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner.png 1589w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner-480x118.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner-1280x315.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner-768x189.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner-1536x378.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner-100x25.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135317\/Michelle-Choi-YouTube-Banner-700x172.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1589px) 100vw, 1589px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Use_Banner_Space_for_Channel_Updates\"><\/span>17.\u00a0 Use Banner Space for Channel Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2197 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140058\/Banner-Space-for-Channel-Updates.png\" alt=\"Banner Space for Channel Updates\" width=\"1121\" height=\"629\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140058\/Banner-Space-for-Channel-Updates.png 1121w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140058\/Banner-Space-for-Channel-Updates-480x269.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140058\/Banner-Space-for-Channel-Updates-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140058\/Banner-Space-for-Channel-Updates-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01140058\/Banner-Space-for-Channel-Updates-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re consistently changing the look of your channel, making updates, or launching new videos\/products, you can use the banner image as an announcement tool.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a new YouTube playlist, product, or website, you can mention it in the safe area of the banner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Write_Your_Channel_Name_in_a_Unique_Way\"><\/span>18.\u00a0 Write Your Channel Name in a Unique Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135514\/Write-Channel-Name-in-Unique-Way.png\" alt=\"Write Channel Name in Unique Way\" width=\"1121\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135514\/Write-Channel-Name-in-Unique-Way.png 1121w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135514\/Write-Channel-Name-in-Unique-Way-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135514\/Write-Channel-Name-in-Unique-Way-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135514\/Write-Channel-Name-in-Unique-Way-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135514\/Write-Channel-Name-in-Unique-Way-700x393.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to get into subconscious design elements, branding, and excessive marketing, you can always write your channel\u2019s name in a unique way.<\/p>\n<p>It could either be a new font, vector-based font, or uniquely shaped glyphs. Tie it with a nice background or image and you\u2019ll have a decent banner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Utilize_Professionally_Designed_Templates_with_Stock_Photos\"><\/span>19.\u00a0 Utilize Professionally Designed Templates with Stock Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2217 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135734\/Professionally-Designed-Templates-Stock-Photos.png\" alt=\"Professionally Designed Templates Stock Photos\" width=\"1116\" height=\"623\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135734\/Professionally-Designed-Templates-Stock-Photos.png 1116w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135734\/Professionally-Designed-Templates-Stock-Photos-480x268.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135734\/Professionally-Designed-Templates-Stock-Photos-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135734\/Professionally-Designed-Templates-Stock-Photos-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135734\/Professionally-Designed-Templates-Stock-Photos-700x391.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your YouTube channel is based on professional services, you\u2019re better off using a professionally designed template. Add stock photos to the template to give it a \u2018real\u2019 feel.<\/p>\n<p>You can get access to stock photos from multiple sources. All you need to do is find the right template.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"Zara YouTube Banner\" width=\"1595\" height=\"379\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner.png 1595w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner-480x114.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner-1280x304.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner-1536x365.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135439\/Zara-YouTube-Banner-700x166.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1595px) 100vw, 1595px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Use_Panels_and_Frames_for_Your_Banner\"><\/span>20.\u00a0 Use Panels and Frames for Your Banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2211 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135829\/Panels-and-Frames-for-Banner.png\" alt=\"Panels and Frames for Banner\" width=\"1120\" height=\"631\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135829\/Panels-and-Frames-for-Banner.png 1120w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135829\/Panels-and-Frames-for-Banner-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135829\/Panels-and-Frames-for-Banner-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135829\/Panels-and-Frames-for-Banner-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135829\/Panels-and-Frames-for-Banner-700x394.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using panels and frames can work pretty well because they grab the viewer\u2019s attention, especially if you use vibrant colors like in the picture above.<\/p>\n<p>You can add images in each panel or frame, add characters, or simply create a background based on that design.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, it allows you to focus on multiple design aspects in the same banner space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2205 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner.png\" alt=\"ebay YouTube Banner\" width=\"1597\" height=\"384\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner.png 1597w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner-480x115.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner-1280x308.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner-768x185.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner-1536x369.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner-100x24.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/01135926\/ebay-YouTube-Banner-700x168.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1597px) 100vw, 1597px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Ideal_YouTube_Banner_Size\"><\/span>What is the Ideal YouTube Banner Size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-banner-size\/\">YouTube banner size<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal YouTube Banner Size \u2013 <strong>2560 x 1440 pixels <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Minimum Dimensions \u2013 <strong>2048 x 1152 pixels <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Safe Area Dimensions \u2013 <strong>1546 x 423 pixels <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Maximum Width \u2013 <strong>2560 x 423 pixels <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>File Size Limit \u2013 <strong>6MB Max <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The aspect ratio for the banner image is <strong>16:9<\/strong>. While the recommended file types are JPG and PNG. However, BMP and GIFs are also acceptable in some cases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Bring_Your_YouTube_Banner_Ideas_to_Life_Using_Pixelied\"><\/span>How to Bring Your YouTube Banner Ideas to Life Using Pixelied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to create a great banner is to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/templates\/youtube-banner\">YouTube channel art template<\/a> that\u2019s already following the ideal YouTube banner size requirements. That\u2019s where Pixelied comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can get started:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One_%E2%80%93_Open_Pixelieds_Editor\"><\/span>Step One &#8211; Open Pixelied\u2019s Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/editor?width=2560&amp;height=1440&amp;format_category=youtube-channel-art\">Pixelied\u2019s editor<\/a> and you\u2019ll immediately have the dimensions set to the appropriate channel art size requirements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3324\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-1280x625.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"445\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-1280x625.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-480x234.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-1536x750.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-100x49.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-700x342.png 700w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners-1600x781.png 1600w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25190120\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can immediately check the dimensions on the top bar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Two_%E2%80%93_Choose_YouTube_Channel_Art_Template\"><\/span>Step Two &#8211; Choose YouTube Channel Art Template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand side, you\u2019ll see a list of all the YouTube channel art templates that you can use. All of the YouTube banner ideas that you see in the section above are available in the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3325\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-1280x625.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"445\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-1280x625.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-480x234.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-1536x750.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-100x49.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-700x342.png 700w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2-1600x781.png 1600w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/25184545\/pixelied-editor-yt-banners2.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can choose any template and start designing it according to your needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Three_%E2%80%93_Add_Various_Design_Elements_to_Your_Channel_Art\"><\/span>Step Three &#8211; Add Various Design Elements to Your Channel Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After choosing your template, you can add various elements to customize your banner image. Here\u2019s a list of the design options that you have:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/27170316\/pixelied-editor-yt-banner-sidebar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"652\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/27170316\/pixelied-editor-yt-banner-sidebar.png 516w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/27170316\/pixelied-editor-yt-banner-sidebar-289x480.png 289w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/27170316\/pixelied-editor-yt-banner-sidebar-60x100.png 60w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/27170316\/pixelied-editor-yt-banner-sidebar-271x450.png 271w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom Images (Stock Photos)<\/li>\n<li>Text Boxes<\/li>\n<li>Illustrations and Vectors<\/li>\n<li>Mockups<\/li>\n<li>Brandify (for branding templates)<\/li>\n<li>Elements and Shapes<\/li>\n<li>Icons (social media icons and other web-based icons)<\/li>\n<li>Blend (for unique color palettes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use all these features to design a custom banner image.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Four_%E2%80%93_Download_Your_New_YouTube_Channel_Art\"><\/span>Step Four &#8211; Download Your New YouTube Channel Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re done designing your channel art, you can download it from the top right corner. Click on the download button and you\u2019ll see this window:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3306 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/25183641\/pixelied-editor-patroen-banner-download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"391\" height=\"458\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/25183641\/pixelied-editor-patroen-banner-download.png 577w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/25183641\/pixelied-editor-patroen-banner-download-410x480.png 410w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/25183641\/pixelied-editor-patroen-banner-download-85x100.png 85w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/25183641\/pixelied-editor-patroen-banner-download-385x450.png 385w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choose your format between JPG and PNG (accepted by YouTube), use the slider to choose the quality, and the overall size of the image. For a YouTube banner, keep the quality at 100 and the size at 1x. Once you\u2019re done, hit the download button and you\u2019ll have a new YouTube banner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s critical to the success of any channel that you utilize all channel customization options. From inception to the growth stage, you need to plan everything out.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new, your first order of business should be to choose a good channel name. You can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/youtube-name-generator\/\">YouTube name generator<\/a> to come up with a good name. 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