How To Create A Youtube Background

Change the way you design

Discover a new efficient way to create YouTube channel art. Simpler, smarter, faster.

Work faster

Focus on getting more done in less time by taking control over the creative process and simplifying your workflow.
Work smarter

Use various graphic elements to create a distinct YouTube cover and portray your idea with ease.
Work ahead

Use your cover for other social media platforms by resizing it in just a few clicks.

templates

Get inspired, then get to work

Our YouTube channel art maker is packed with a variety of templates that help you make a creative cover even if you don't have design skills. Choose a YouTube banner template and customize it as you like using our graphic elements library, or upload your own assets.

Gaming YouTube banner

Gaming YouTube banner template

Makeup tutorials

Motorcycle banner

Healthy recipes banner

Healthy lifestyle YouTube banner template

Music channel banner

Travel channel

features

All in one YouTube channel art creator

Preset size

You can now forget about remembering which is the best YouTube banner size. Start with the right dimension every single time.

Channel art

Just choose a template to start designing your YouTube cover in seconds. Inspiration is just one click away.

Typography presets

Use one of our beautiful font pairings to make sure your message will stand out and match the vibe you want to express.

Repurpose the cover

Thanks to the Auto Resize tool, you can resize your banner and use it as a cover on other social media platforms as well.

Stay on brand

Save your unique brand's visual assets in the Brand Kit and then use them on your custom YouTube banner art.

Background images

Choose a high-quality background image from the Shutterstock library, which includes 20 million sharp images.

How to create a YouTube banner

Get inspired

Stick to YouTube's header requirements and choose the YouTube Channel Banner preset size from the dashboard. The templates are divided into various categories so it's easy to search for something that matches the content on your channel. Once you've found a template you like, click on it to personalize it.
Customize your YouTube banner design

Next, browse Creatopy's complex graphic elements library, which contains high-quality stock photos, icons, shapes, masks, and more. Thanks to the drag and drop editor, you can easily change any element to add that personal touch to your YouTube channel art.
Brand your design

To help viewers associate your cover with your company, it's important to incorporate your brand's visual assets. When you make a YouTube header, include elements such as logo, color palette, specific imagery, your brand's font, or other marks.
Download the cover

Once you're happy with how everything turned out, you can download your YouTube banner background in PNG or JPG format and choose the desired quality. Finally, just upload it to your YouTube channel and enjoy your profile's new look.

Let's not forget about the costs

Because great YouTube banners don't have to be expensive

Short learning curve

Enable seamless collaboration between team members with a YouTube banner creator that is easy to learn. No onboarding is necessary. Simply create an account and start designing your perfect YouTube cover.

Per seat pricing model

Scale Creatopy to your specific requirements with our friendly pricing plan. Work alone or create a team, establish roles and rights, and tailor the workflows exactly as you need them to be.

7-day free trial

Feel free to explore our YouTube banner maker down to the smallest details using the 7-day free trial available for all premium plans. Find out how easy it's to make professional YouTube covers in Creatopy.

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Start designing

Create YouTube banners that reflect your channel's content

Creatopy offers all the features you need to design personalized YouTube covers online in a short amount of time. Take advantage of the automation tools and collaborative environment to improve your creative process.