How to create a YouTube banner?

What is the first thing that users see when they visit your YouTube page? Your YouTube channel art, also known as a YouTube banner. Unique banners always bring in more subscribers since users are more attracted to visuals. With millions of creators on the channel, the competition is difficult to beat but not impossible. Many online platforms will help you create unique YouTube banner. The ideal size for a channel art on YouTube is 2560 x 1440 pixels.

How to make a YouTube channel art?

Out of the many tools and platforms available, today, we will teach you to create a stunning YouTube channel art on Canva. Canva is an easy-to-use graphic designing platform that helps create images, posters, presentations, and many other visual contents. While creators mostly use Adobe Photoshop, Canva is a simpler version for those who don’t know much about graphic designing but have a creative side.

5 easy steps to create a YouTube banner on Canva:

1. Log on to canva.com or download the app.
   
2. Click on “Search Canva” and search for “YouTube Channel Art.”
   
3. Choose a template or create a blank template.
   
4. Change the text, pictures, and colors according to your theme.
   
5. Download the file in any format of your choice.
   

You can also start from scratch and create a channel art that speaks volumes about your YouTube channel and the type of content you upload on your page. You can choose stylish fonts, easy on the eyes graphics, and most importantly, add your logo for more visibility. The logo helps build brand identity among your community that other users who visit your YT channel.

If you have aced the YouTube banner part, it’s time to do the same with your profile picture on YouTube. To do so, you can read our guide on creating the perfect YouTube profile picture.

Conclusion

Many free apps and platforms can help you with the creativity part of your YouTube banner. Use these tips and tools to enhance your channel and increase views on your YouTube videos. Besides creating quality content for your YouTube channel, another way to boost views is by investing in promotional platforms that help increase views and bring in more subscribers to your YouTube channel. Although it sounds risky for newbies on YouTube, here’s a list of different ways you can try out to increase views on your YouTube videos.