Growing up, we were told to ‘never judge a book by its cover’. But in the digital age, who can resist the temptation of pretty graphics and photos? And it’s essential YouTube vloggers bear this in mind.
Images are paramount to YouTube ( as important as music for your YouTube videos): they grab potential viewers’ attention, encouraging them to click on your videos and channel.
Using imagery that looks unprofessional could cost you many viewers, as a competitor’s use of graphics may prompt viewers to stray (In 2021, online loyalty doesn't exist).
For this reason, your images must always look slick and be able to stand out from the crowd.
To ensure your images are perfect, we’ve created this guide, letting you in on everything you need to know when switching-up your YouTube graphics – including YouTube image sizes.
Everything You Need to Know About YouTube Images Sizes
YouTube Profile Picture Size
How Big is a YouTube Profile Picture 2021?
It’s always important to get your measurements right, which is why knowing the YouTube profile picture size is essential. So, what is the right size? At the time of writing, it’s 800 x 800 pixels.
How to Make a YouTube Profile Picture
In the video below, Frozen Fractal demonstrates how to create a profile picture/logo for YouTube.
Aptly, his profile picture logo is both professional and impressive. The vlogger opts for online photo editor Pixlr to design a cosmic-inspired ‘R’ logo.
If you’re not a big fan of Pixlr and you’ve not got access to Adobe Photoshop, there are other applications you can use to create a YouTube profile picture.
Snappa is a graphic design software designed to help you create images for all of your social media pages – including YouTube. In this video, a member of the Snappa team shows viewers how easy it is to use the software.
YouTube Banner Size
What Is the YouTube Banner Size 2021?
Wondering what size are YouTube banners?
The YouTube banner dimensions (also referred to as the YouTube channel art size) are currently 2560 x 1440 pixels.
How to Make a YouTube Banner
Now we’ve answered the question ‘What size are YouTube banners?’, it’s time to learn how to make one. Here are a couple of ways that you can create a banner for YouTube.
In this ‘how to’, YouTube channel TheFigCo walks viewers through his favourite online tool for creating YouTube banners – Canva.
The application allows users to make use of a range of fonts, images and other elements to create their dream YouTube banner.
If Canva doesn’t quite cut it for you, you can always try out PlaceIt by Envato.
UK-based YouTuber Alan Spicer has created a step-by-step tutorial to show viewers how to use PlaceIt, which you can check out below.
Alternatively, you can create a banner in Adobe Photoshop.
In the video below, US-based vlogger Seso shows viewers how to create a YouTube banner in Photoshop.
YouTube Thumbnail Image
What is the YouTube Thumbnail Image Size 2021?
It’s vital that your thumbnail image has the correct dimensions or else your chosen image may need to be cropped. Please note that the correct YouTube thumbnail image is 1280 x 720 pixels.
How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail Image
In the video below, Kelechi Mgbemena informs viewers that there’s a lot more to designing a YouTube thumbnail image than simply picking a picture.
Watch the vlog to view the Nigerian-based beauty and lifestyle vlogger demonstrate her thumbnail-creating process using the online application Canva.
But before you start creating, we urge you to watch Vanessa Lau’s vlog which covers five important rules to remember when designing a YouTube thumbnail image.
YouTube Templates
There are different online tools and software programmes you can use to create art for your profile picture, thumbnail and banner, some of which we’ve mentioned above.
Allow us to bring a few of them to your attention once again.
1. Snappa
Snappa is an online graphics tool that provides users with the option to use their professionally-designed YouTube channel art templates. In her video, vlogger Sandra The Mom Boss walks viewers through the basics of using the application to help newbies get to grips with the features.
2. Canva
Canva is one of the most popular graphic design platforms in the world, thanks to its easy-to-navigate interface and expansive range of templates and features.
As you can imagine, there are tons of YouTube channel art templates to choose from. In the video below, Australian-vlogger Aurelius Tjin shows viewers how to make the most out of the platform.
3. PlaceIt
PlaceIt is a mock-up and design tool that allows you to create visuals for all sorts of purposes – including branding for your YouTube channel.
PlaceIt’s YouTube templates are some of the best on the web and are used by vloggers across the globe to entice audiences.
In the video below, vlogger JustAlexHalford informs viewers how PlaceIt can be effectively used to help you grow your YouTube channel.
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