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YouTube Banner Maker

Create a 2560 × 1440 channel banner. The central 1546 × 423 safe area — the part visible on most devices — is outlined in the preview, and a warning appears if any text or logo extends beyond it.

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1. Canvas & preview

Output: 2560 × 1440 px

Fixed size: 2560 × 1440 pixels.

Drag layers with a mouse, finger or pen. With the canvas focused: arrow keys move the selected layer (Shift for bigger steps), + / − resize it, N / P switch layers, Delete or Backspace removes it, Esc deselects.

No layer selected.

Layers

    No layers yet — add text, a logo or a background image.

    0 of 3 text layers

    Download

    Not exported yet.

    2. Edit

    All local

    Background

    Logo or sticker

    About this tool

    About YouTube Banner Maker

    YouTube Banner Maker creates 2560 × 1440 channel banners. The central 1546 × 423 safe area is outlined in the preview, the surrounding area is shaded, and a warning lists any text or logo layer that extends outside the safe area. Guides and warnings never affect the downloaded PNG or JPG.

    Channel banners are cropped differently on TVs, desktops and phones. Designing with the safe area visible helps keep your channel name and logo on screen everywhere.

    How to use

    Step by step

    1. Choose a background colour, gradient or photo.
    2. Position the photo with Cover, Contain or Stretch, zoom and drag.
    3. Add your channel name and tagline as text layers.
    4. Upload a logo and keep it inside the safe area.
    5. Fix any safe-area warning that appears.
    6. Download the banner as PNG or JPG.
    Key features

    What it offers

    • Fixed 2560 × 1440 banner canvas
    • Preview-only 1546 × 423 safe-area outline and shading
    • Live warning naming layers outside the safe area
    • Up to three text layers and one logo
    • Background photo fit modes, zoom and pan
    • PNG or JPG export with file size shown
    Best practices

    Tips for best results

    • Keep the channel name and logo well inside the safe area.
    • Use the outer area for background colour or imagery only.
    • Use a background photo of at least 2560 pixels wide for sharpness.
    • Check the exported file size against the current upload limit.
    Benefits

    Why people use it

    Device safe

    See the area visible everywhere.

    Clear warnings

    Know when something may be cropped.

    Full size

    Exports at 2560 × 1440.

    Private

    Made entirely in your browser.

    FAQ

    Common questions

    This maker exports 2560 × 1440 pixels, the recommended upload size for channel art.
    The centre strip that is generally visible on all devices. Areas outside it may be cropped on phones, tablets or desktop layouts, so keep your channel name and logo inside it.
    It appears when a text layer or logo extends outside the safe area, naming which layer. It is advice for the preview only and never affects the downloaded file.
    No. The shading and dashed outline are preview-only guides; the exported banner contains your background, image, text and logo only.
    Yes. Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP image, choose Cover, Contain or Stretch, then zoom and drag it so the important part sits in the safe area.
    Either works. JPG is usually smaller for photo banners; PNG keeps flat colours and text crisp. Check the file size shown after export against the current upload limit.
    No. Images are checked and decoded inside your browser and kept only in this page’s memory. Nothing is sent to a server, stored in your browser or kept after Reset or closing the tab.

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    Private by design

    This runs entirely in your browser

    No file or text you enter here is uploaded. Encoding and decoding happen on your device using native browser APIs — close the tab and nothing remains on a server.

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