YouTube / Free tool
YouTube Banner Maker
Make your channel’s first impression count. Add a background photo, channel name and tagline, then preview the central text area before downloading a 2560 × 1440 banner.
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How to use this tool
- 01
Choose your starting material
Add a photo when needed and enter the name or message for your design.
- 02
Make the layout your own
Choose colors, adjust the crop and check the preview at a useful viewing size.
- 03
Download your design
Save the finished PNG, or a matching cover set as a ZIP, ready for your social workflow.
Keep the channel name in the central area
The preview marks a centered 1546 × 423 reference box. Your title and supporting line are arranged inside it, with the full background extending across the banner.
Where should I put the channel name?
The design places the channel name and tagline in the centered reference area. Keep important information there and let decorative imagery extend toward the edges.
Frequently asked questions
What is a YouTube banner maker?
It creates the wide channel artwork shown at the top of a YouTube channel. SocQ combines a photo, headline, tagline and colors into a downloadable PNG.
What size is the finished banner?
The download is 2560 × 1440 pixels. Use the full image as channel artwork and check the crop preview in YouTube Studio.
Where should I put the channel name?
The design places the channel name and tagline in the centered reference area. Keep important information there and let decorative imagery extend toward the edges.
Can I add my own photo?
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP, drag it to adjust the crop or use the crop sliders, then customize the text and colors.
Will the guide lines appear in my downloaded banner?
Your downloaded PNG contains the finished artwork. The dashed reference box is displayed in the editing preview to help with placement.
How do I upload the result to my channel?
Download the PNG, open channel customization in YouTube Studio and choose the banner image. Review the device crops before publishing the update.
For developers
Bring YouTube data into your app
Use SocQ APIs to collect public profiles, posts, video information and comments for your own content research, reports and product workflows.
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