In this article, we will figure out why you need a YouTube header and what the image template for it should be. What is the meaning of the image on it and how does it help to promote your channel. The cap is one of the main design details of the channel. With its help, the channel becomes of a higher quality and attracts the attention of viewers (especially new ones who can replenish the ranks of subscribers). Its appearance improves, and the channel itself looks like a full-fledged project, which the author is constantly engaged in.
What information should be on the header
The header (banner, background) provides the user with additional information about the channel and serves as a visual definition of the subject of the uploaded videos. If the author of the YouTube channel is fond of computer games or cars, then the banner should reflect this with specific images and names. If the author maintains a channel about cosmetics, then the header should contain the name of the company and the corresponding pictures.
In the header of a personal channel, it will be most effective to place your photo, which serves as a brand, thanks to which viewers quickly remember the author and will recognize him in the future. If the channel does not have a specific author, and he acts as a project for the target audience, then in the header you can beautifully design the name or logo so that they are bright and memorable. This will match the header template for your YouTube profile design.
A YouTube channel creator should start by creating a header, and change, update and improve it from time to time. The updated header will attract more attention from subscribers, who will immediately notice the changes in the usual design, which will increase the number of views as a result.
You should avoid excesses and not make the header too unusual - it is enough to create a laconic, bright banner that accurately conveys the theme of the channel according to the template.
When creating a background, you need to follow a few simple requirements:
- Minimal detail and well-readable text. Users should not be dimmed by a lot of little things.
- The image should be moderately bright. Flashy colors are annoying.
- Concise text and short title. This is enough to reflect the essence of the project without overloading users with unnecessary information.
Knowing these simple rules, it is quite possible to independently create a unique and interesting header template for YouTube.
What size should a hat according to the YouTube template be?
In addition to the aesthetic details, you need to know some of the technical details of the template when creating a hat For normal viewing of the banner from any device, YouTube recommends uploading images with a size of 2560 * 1440 pixels and no more than 4 MB.
In this case, the header looks nice, has no clipped fragments, and attracts the attention of users. Such large sizes are needed so that the background is correctly displayed on modern high-definition TVs, because many users now access the Internet from TVs. Small images cannot be loaded, since the minimum size should be 2048 * 1152 pixels.
How to upload a template image to the channel header
Need to change the banner image? Click on the pencil icon that appears when you hover over the header, and repeat the above steps. If you miss a little and the image does not look the way you want it to be, you can go back to the edit menu and select the display area more precisely.
How to make a 2560 × 1440 header template
In any graphics editor, for example, Photoshop, create a file that is 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels high. A blank white page will open in front of you. Knowing about the "visibility zone" on different devices, you need to find the area that will be visible from all gadgets. This is an area of \u200b\u200b1546 * 423 pixels in the center of the screen. This is where text information should be placed so that it can be seen from all devices. You can also upload a picture of this size on the Internet.
After the download of the file is completed:
- open it in Photoshop;
- place on top of your blank white page;
- set the transparency level between 40-50%.
In the center, you will see the very area in which the hat is drawn. After completing all the steps, delete the template to make the banner look nice.
You can watch a video on YouTube about how to make a beautiful header:
Where to get pictures for the cap
On Yandex Disk, you can download a selection of ready-made templates for the YouTube header by reposting the article using one of your social media accounts. You can also independently search for information among thematic blogs. For example, on the site http://stasbykov.ru/videobloger/shablony-shapki-dlya-youtube a collection of cliparts is available for download for decorating the header in the original style. When creating a template, use various effects, textures, backgrounds and highlights so that your banner will be noticed by as many users as possible and the channel will visit.
Use the search engines to download pictures. Only when working with Google or Yandex, do not forget to specify the desired size 2560 * 1440 in the settings, in order to immediately get pictures in high resolution. If you download low quality photos and then stretch them, the banner image will become blurry. In addition, many photo stocks, such as bigfoto.com, stockphotos.io, imcreator.com and others, offer users their banks of photos.
Of course, to create a header template, you can turn to specialists for paid help, but with some time costs, every channel owner is quite capable of arranging the original background of the YouTube channel.
YouTube channel header is a very important factor for YouTube success. A poor header can significantly reduce the number of subscribers, even if you have high-quality and interesting videos. In this article I will tell you everything you need to know about the YouTube channel header: how to create a cool header, the size of the header, where to download images for the header for free, where to order and how to upload the header to your channel. At the end of the article, I will show you the channel headers of the coolest youtubers in the world and in Russia. Running a little ahead, I will say that many cool YouTubers advise not to make a hat yourself, but to order it from professional designers, more on this later in the article. First, let's define the terminology.
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What is YouTube channel header?
The YouTube channel header is the image at the top of the channel. It's easier to see once than hear 100 times. This is what the header of the world's most popular channel PewDiePie looks like today with 57 million subscribers:
The red picture above is the header of the world's most popular PewDiePie channel with 57 million subscribers. When I was writing this article, I discovered with interest that the channel header is also called “ cover youtube«, « banner youtube«, « background youtube«, « template youtube«, « pictures of youtube". These are all other names for the YouTube channel header, although the template and picture are not the header itself, but the blanks for its creation. And the official name of the cap, which is used in the YouTube help, is “ channel background image«.
Banner sizes for YouTube
Watch the official YouTube video about how the YouTube channel header is displayed on various devices (turn on Russian subtitles in the video settings):
How to make a beautiful YouTube channel header from any picture
As you already understood, for the cover of the YouTube channel, you can use any picture with a size of at least 2560 x 1440 pixels. In order to turn a beautiful picture into a channel header, you need to write your own text on this picture and be sure to in the "safe zone" so that this text is displayed on all devices. You can add text to a picture in any graphics editor, for example, Photoshop, Gimp, Paint (the lightest!), Etc. When you upload a picture to your channel, YouTube will show how it will be displayed on various devices:
How the YouTube hat looks on different devices
If you click the Crop button, you can select the area of \u200b\u200bthe picture that will be displayed as the header of your channel.
As a channel cover, you can use any beautiful photo, photos with landscapes, and, finally, just ordinary textures. This is how nice it can look (click on the image):
Youtube banner with landscape
Youtube banner with beautiful photo
Youtube banner with texture
You can see more examples and even download textures in the article from which I took these photos: "20 Free YouTube One Channel Art Designs".
How to upload a channel banner to YouTube
Uploading a new banner to your channel is very simple - you need to hover the mouse cursor over the header of your channel, and a button will appear in the upper right corner, by clicking on which you can upload a new header:
When you click on this button, you will see a window that I already showed above in the picture "How the YouTube header looks on different devices", and everything is already intuitively clear there. Just upload your picture and that's it. You won't have any difficulty with this. YouTube loves to change the interface, and if, when you read this article, it changes it again, then read the YouTube help "How to add or change the background image of a channel". There information should always be up-to-date.
Where to download pictures for YouTube for free?
Well, here are the places where you can download pictures for free. Do not forget that images must be at least 2560 x 1440 pixels in size.
- Google and Yandex. Search in pictures using the minimum image size;
- libraries of free pictures. Here are my favorites: pond5.com, pixabay.com, pexels.com, gratisography.com, unsplash.com, freepik.com. And I also have an article in which there are 12 free photo stocks: ““;
- libraries of free textures. Try looking at these two: freepik.com/free-vectors/textures and pixabay.com/en/photos/?cat\u003dbackgrounds or google “free background textures” to find other sites;
- galleries of free YouTube hats. There are a lot of them on the Internet, but they usually do not exist for a long time, so I will not give a link. Type in Google: "download a ready-made header for YouTube for free."
Where to order a professional YouTube channel background and how much does it cost
It is advised to order a hat, and not to make it yourself. This is because the design of the header is very important to the success of the channel, and if you are not a designer, then you are unlikely to be able to make a decent header yourself. Therefore, it is better to buy a hat than to make one yourself. Where can I order a hat? There are such options:
Shops of professional graphics, the price of a YouTube banner is 150-600 rubles
If you want to get a professional header for your channel and are ready to pay a small amount for it in the range of 150-600 rubles, then you should look at ready-made banners for YouTube in professional graphics store Graphicriver... Yes, you will pay a little, but you will save time, get a professional and beautiful hat. In addition, this hat will rarely be found anywhere, because it is paid.
It seems to me that this is the best option. You choose a ready-made professional banner for YouTube and buy it for a small amount.
Freelance exchanges, the price of a YouTube banner is 300-3000 rubles
This is my least favorite option. Usually, before you get anything on freelance, you have to negotiate, change several freelancers. At the same time, there are no guarantees that the freelancer who will make your hat will turn out to be a professional. BUT ... The channel header ordered in this way will be 100% unique and no one else will have it! Those. you can tell the designer any of your fantasies, and he realizes them. I recommend these exchanges:
- Fiverr ($ 5 per cap). If you still order a hat from freelancers, then I usually use the fiverr service, there are all services for five dollars. Yes, the banner will cost only five bucks, but you will have to communicate in English. The same service is advised. When I made hats for YouTube channels, I usually had to change 2-3 freelancers before I got what I needed. I have been working with freelancers for many years and here I can give this advice: if after the second revision you are not satisfied with the work, change the freelancer. I usually work with freelancers either all at once with one or two improvements, or never. There is no point in torturing each other if nothing happened after the first or second revision.
- Fl.ru (3000 rubles for a YouTube hat, Russian). It is the oldest and most popular freelance exchange in Russia. There you will find a Russian freelancer who will make you a YouTube banner. Use this option only if you do not know English and therefore cannot use Fiverr, and if you have not found anything suitable in professional graphics store graphicriver.net... Russian designers want at least 3000 rudders for any banner.
Online services for creating background images for YouTube, the price of a YouTube banner is from 0 to 800 rubles
There are many services for creating a background image for YouTube, but I liked one of them - this is canva.com. This service is paid, but there is a powerful free tariff plan, which has many very beautiful YouTube channel header templates. They look really cool! If you do not have enough features of the free tariff plan, then you can take a trial version of the paid plan for 30 days. During this time, you can do anything you want, and for free. The paid plan costs $ 13 per month.
Another service that I liked and which I used to create headers for my YouTube channels: Fotor (in the upper right corner you can select Russian). Try it, it might suit you better.
What is the difference between a brilliant YouTube channel cap and a mediocre one?
Let's see what tasks the header of the YouTube channel solves? What is it for? Here are the main goals that your channel header should ideally help you achieve. Ideal hat:
- Makes you want to subscribe to the channel immediately.
- It makes you want to show your hat to your friends.
- Immediately remembered.
- Arouses interest, curiosity, attracts attention.
- Immediately makes it clear what the channel is about, or causes a burning desire to find out.
- Causes positive emotions, pleasure.
- Looks cool, professional, million dollar.
I told this about an ideal-brilliant hat, and a mediocre hat is all the same, just exactly the opposite: it is not remembered, not interesting, does not correspond to the spirit and theme of the channel, causes bad emotions, makes you want to leave the channel immediately and looks very dumb.
Channel caps of the most successful youtubers in the world and Russia
Finally, let's look at examples of channel headers for the most successful YouTubers. Let's learn from them - how it should be!
PewDiePie - how it was)
This is the channel header of the world's most popular YouTuber Pudipay at the time when he had 46 million subscribers. I don't know about you, but I have no words. The first thought that comes to mind: "You moron!" and you start laughing. It is clear that the person was just fooling around. Nevertheless, it attracts attention and is immediately remembered, arouses the desire to show to friends. Please note that there is an error in the word TWETER on the header, since, in fact, it is written Twitter. These are my thoughts, and what thoughts and emotions does this hat evoke in you? Tell us in the comments ...
PewDiePie channel header at the time of 46 million subscribers
And here's the header of his channel back in the days when PewDiePie had 35 million subscribers:
PewDiePie channel header at the time of 35 million subscribers
And here is the cap of the Pewdiepie channel, which seems to have been with him for a long time at the dawn of his activity. How many, I can't say for sure, but I know for sure what this hat was when he had 10 and 28 million subscribers. I saw screenshots on the Internet.
And what kind of hat PewDiePie has now, you saw in the very first picture in this article. What can you say? It seems that every year the caps on his channel are getting worse and worse and at the same time more and more interesting and interesting))).
VanossGaming
VanossGaming is the world's most popular gaming youtuber with 21 million subscribers. As you can see, today this is an ordinary hat, there is nothing special about it. Simple but tasteful. Vanos is very popular and can afford it. It's a shame that we don't know what kind of hats he had before. However, Vanos's videos are very cool and funny, even for those who don't like to play. You look like a comedy ... I recommend it!
Cap of the most popular gaming channel in the world Vanossgaming
Ivan Gai
It is one of the most popular YouTube channels in Russia with 12 million subscribers. The cover speaks for itself. I have nothing to add. Do you like it)?
Frost
Frost is the most popular gaming channel in Russia with 7 million subscribers. I have a lot of respect for Frost for being so successful. But I do not like his hat, in my opinion, nothing special. It can be seen that the guy did not bother too much.
Kate Clapp
TheKateClapp is the most popular girly channel in Russia with 6 million subscribers. I really respect Katya for what she has achieved, and I really like her videos - she is a professional. And the cover was made professionally, by a good designer. Still, its cover is some kind of color cacophony. There is no central idea and genius. Doesn't cause interest and curiosity, I don't want to show it to friends and subscribe ... The cover can be made much more professional and stylish.
Adobe Channel
And here is the cover of the channel of the Adobe company, which released the graphic editor Photoshop. These guys are very wealthy and I think they spent a lot of money on this hat. And although they only have 260k subscribers, I show their channel cover as a sample of a good business channel header.
Watch a video with an overview of the hats of the most popular YouTubers in the world and in Russia in ascending order of "suck":
Instead of a conclusion - which YouTuber's hat is cooler?
Of all the hats reviewed here, I liked the PewDiePie hats the most, in my opinion they are the coolest. Unsurprisingly, PuDeepye has become the most popular YouTuber in the world. He understands that the header of the YouTube channel is one of the important factors in the success of the channel. He has the most ingenious hats I've ever seen. All the other hats discussed in this article can hardly be called ingenious. VanossGaming is in second place in terms of professionalism, but our YouTubers don't really bother with the design of hats, except for Katya Klep ... Katya Klep was confused, and very much confused.
When creating a header for your channel, be guided by the unrivaled leader - PewDiePie, if you have a personal channel, and the Adobe channel header if you have a business channel, and then you will have significantly more subscribers than with a poor header.
I hope this article gave an exhaustive answer to the question of how to make a YouTube channel header. If not, then ask questions in the comments ...
Hello, friends. Vasily Blinov is in touch and we continue to set up our YouTube channel. Today we'll talk about how to create a channel header. Let's consider how you can draw it yourself or order it from a designer. Also in this article you will find a marked up blank template for a YouTube header in psd format, an archive with ready-made templates, backgrounds and a selection of clip arts.
In addition to technical issues, I want to tell you why you need a header (banner, background) for a YouTube channel, what can be depicted on it, what semantic component it carries and how it affects promotion.
Yes, she, like any other element, helps to make it better and significantly affects new viewers. This is probably the most important and, of course, the largest graphic element that enhances the whole appearance. Without it, any channel will look unfinished, as if the author does not care, you must agree, this reduces trust at first sight.
The background should complement the channel with information about it, visually convey the theme of your videos.
If it's a personal channel that you upload live videos, vlogs, etc. to, then your header photo will work best. This will immediately show users who the author of the channel is and they will remember you. Remember, the face is your brand.
If the channel of the project and there is no specific author there, then in this case, a logo or name is usually beautifully outlined, understandable and memorable to the target audience. Some values, project goals, etc. are used.
It is normal for YouTube hats to change, update and improve from time to time. Now our task is to make the first background, then you will find new ideas and edit it. When the channel starts making money, contact the designer and order a new, more professional one.
How to make a YouTube hat?
What size do you need? We recently tested here and noticed that if you make the non-recommended size of 2560 x 1440, then when scaling YouTube, the image quality is slightly lost. Therefore, it is better to take a 2560 x 1440 pixel picture or a template that I will give you and fit the image around it.
The specifications also say that the file should weigh no more than 4 MB. But my banner of 10 MB was easily loaded.
This is how the template for the YouTube hat looks like, opened in Photoshop.
Blue stripes are special markings so that you can understand what part is displayed at different monitor resolutions from TV to mobile phone screen. This markup is disabled and enabled by the ctrl + H keyboard shortcut.
- Download an archive with ready-made templates for YouTube (still preparing)
Where can I get pictures for the cap?
Here either Google with Yandex or special photo stocks will help you.
Here is a small list of photo stocks:
- rgbstock.com
- bigfoto.com
- freemediagoo.com
- foter.com
- everystockphoto.com
- stockphotos.io
- wylio.com
- canweimage.com
- littlevisuals.co
- unsplash.com
- picjumbo.com
- gratisography.com
- imcreator.com
- morguefile.com
When you search for images in the search, set the parameters so that the search does not show small images.
Otherwise, when stretched to fit the template, their quality will deteriorate.
Can't do it nicely?
If you are not a Photoshop master and you do not like the result, then contact the designers. You can find them yourself at. It will cost you from 500 to 3,000 rubles to make a banner, depending on what you want.
Now that you have a background image for the channel, all you need to do is set it up.
How to set a background on a YouTube channel?
Step 1. We go to your channel. Hover the cursor over the place where the background image will be, and click on the pencil that appears in the upper right corner. We choose "Change the design of the channel".
Step 2. Drag the finished banner into the window that appears or select it on your computer.
Step 3. If you did everything according to the template, then you do not need to crop anything. When cropping, as I said, quality may deteriorate.
Step 4. Push "Select" and the background will load.
You can see an example on the channel "School of the Remover"... We made an absolutely simple hat. Write in the comments, how do you like it?
We have figured out this step of the settings, let's move on ... And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter.
Users watch videos on Youtube per month and on average spend more than 1 hour a day on it. Companies cannot afford to ignore this platform as a traffic source. If your business doesn't have a Youtube channel yet, we advise you to start running one.
The design of a Youtube channel is not as critical as the cover of a business page on Facebook. The video attracts many times more attention than the static header of the channel. But it also helps brand the channel, convey a message to users, and win subscribers.
If you already have a great YouTube cover, you should add some variety and update it from time to time. How to do it easily and where to get ideas - we will tell you in this article.
What is the size of the YouTube banner?
Header sizes vary by platform. The banner that you see on the monitor is significantly different from what you see on the mobile screen. Here's a quick guide:
The text should be located in the center of the banner, then it will not be cropped on different devices. If you want to add a logo to it, place it in this “safe area”. Follow the recommendations from Google:
- The minimum size of the uploaded image: 2560x1440 pixels
- The size of the "safe zone" for placing text and logo: 1546x423 pixels
- Maximum width: 2560 pixels. The edges will be clipped on different devices.
- Download size: max 6 MB
What is a good YouTube banner?
A good Youtube channel header is another chance to tell people who visit your page about your company. Therefore, the header should be:
1. High resolution
2560 x 1440 is a large file. Some people watch YouTube videos on TV, so the banner should look good on large screens too.
2. In the style of the brand
A YouTube channel is an opportunity to promote your brand, but it should be done carefully. Don't put everything on the banner at once: logo, slogan, call to action and contact information. Place the logo in the “safe area” so that it can be seen on all devices. Use your brand colors, fonts, and general style.
3. Relevant content
It's easy to get carried away with designing, and sometimes you might forget the main message. The banner design should be relevant to your brand and the content you post.
How to create a banner for Youtube
In order not to create a Youtube header design from scratch, find a simple graphic editor with ready-made templates. For inspiration, you can check out Crello's collection of Youtube banner templates. To create a banner, select a template, add your text and your logo.
Crello is a very handy tool - you don’t need to be sizing and worry about lack of ideas. You can take the finished design as a basis and change it as you need it.
7 examples of great Youtube banners
Let's take a look at some good YouTube header designs from well-known brands.
- GoPro
Tip: The image should include objects that represent your brand. When in doubt, add images of people in the context of using your product.
2. TripAdvisor B2B
Tip: use a banner to visually show the functionality of your product.
Tip: make your banner bright, add personality - so it will be different from others.
Tip: if you can't choose one image, make a collage. Place your company logo or one small message in the “safe area”.
Tip: Be aware of your target audience. Lego's audience is children and the designs are designed to grab their attention.
Tip: Read up on some basic design tips. You will learn how to properly combine colors, objects and fonts.
Tip: everything should be simple. The LinkedIn banner has a black and white picture and the logo is part of the text. Despite the lack of bright colors, the banner evokes emotions and is memorable.
Even if you do not have the opportunity to order a banner from a designer, you can arrange a Youtube channel professionally. Take an example from big brands, look for ideas among ready-made templates and give it a try. Good luck!
