Template for YouTube Banner?

[keithm1972]

Struggling to create a YouTube banner that looks properly formatted on all devices. The website recommends 2048 x 1152, but doesn't account for the safe area, so when I upload an image in this format I have to choose some piece of the middle section. Obviously lame when text and other parts of the image are outside of it.

Anyone know how I should set the guides in PS so I can focus the important content in the middle of the image properly?

Thanks.

[J E L]

Hi @keithm1972 I know banners display differently across devices, so it's important to get everything in place correctly. Less is more, for sure. I have made a few and you need to get the main text in the center. There is a recommended safe area for text and logos. Did you try some searches for sites that have instructions and templates like Design Hub? See the attached file. Or the YouTube page for branding? I'm sure others here will have some more suggestions. Hope that's helpful.

[keithm1972]

OK, so I create a Photoshop project that is 2048 x 1152.

Then I want to create a safe area that is 1546 x 423, but I'm not sure how to do that. Any advice?

Thanks. 🙂

[J E L]

Okay, several ways to do it and here's one. Make a rectangle shape (without fill or stroke) sized to 1546 x 423 and center it on the canvas. Use ruler guides to mark all four sides. Then delete or turn off the rectangle layer and make sure your artwork (text/logo) falls within the guides. Make sense?

[keithm1972]

I'll try it, thanks!

[Susan30955373ouvn]

Creating a YouTube banner that looks properly formatted on all devices can be challenging, but with the right template and guidelines, you can achieve a professional and visually appealing design. Here's a template and guide on how to set up your YouTube banner in Photoshop (PS) to focus the important content in the middle:

Open Photoshop and create a new document with the recommended dimensions of 2048 pixels (width) by 1152 pixels (height).

To account for the safe area where your content will be visible on different devices, set up guides to indicate the safe area boundaries. The safe area is the central portion of the banner that will be displayed on all devices without being cut off. Here's how you can set up the guides:

a. Go to the "View" menu at the top of Photoshop.

b. Select "New Guide" and choose "Vertical" from the dropdown menu.

c. Enter 512 pixels as the position for the first guide. This represents the left boundary of the safe area.

d. Repeat the previous step to create a second vertical guide at the position of 1536 pixels, representing the right boundary of the safe area.

e. Similarly, create horizontal guides at 288 pixels (top boundary) and 864 pixels (bottom boundary).

Note: The safe area is calculated by subtracting 256 pixels from the width and 144 pixels from the height of the banner. This ensures that your content remains visible on all devices.

With the guides in place, you can now focus your important content within the safe area. Keep in mind that text and other crucial elements should be placed within this central portion to avoid being cut off or obscured.

Design your YouTube banner by adding images, text, logos, and any other graphical elements you desire. Be creative and make sure your design reflects your channel's branding and style.

Once you're satisfied with your banner design, save the file in an appropriate format, such as JPEG or PNG, ensuring it meets the maximum file size requirements for YouTube.

By following these steps, you'll have a YouTube banner template that is properly formatted and optimized for various devices. Remember to preview your banner on different devices and adjust the positioning of your content accordingly if necessary. Good luck with your YouTube channel!

[Susan30955373ouvn]

It sounds like you’re struggling with the issue many people face when designing YouTube banners—getting the image to look right across different devices. The recommended size of 2048 x 1152 pixels does give you the full resolution, but as you noticed, only a portion of it is visible across various devices due to the "safe area" YouTube implements.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up your YouTube banner in Photoshop, ensuring that important content stays within the visible area:

Step 1: Open Photoshop and Create a New Document

• Open Photoshop and create a new file.
• Set the dimensions to 2048 x 1152 pixels, and make sure the resolution is set to 72 PPI (pixels per inch) as this is standard for screen displays.

Step 2: Set Up Guidelines for the Safe Area To make sure your content stays visible across all devices, you need to focus on the “safe area,” which is 1546 x 423 pixels in the center of your canvas. This is where most users will be able to see your banner content, regardless of the device they are using.

Here’s how to set up guides for this:

Create a guide for the top and bottom of the safe area:

• Go to View > New Guide and create a horizontal guide at 364 pixels. This marks the top boundary of the safe area.
• Then, create another horizontal guide at 788 pixels. This marks the bottom boundary of the safe area.

Create a guide for the sides of the safe area:

• For the left boundary, create a vertical guide at 251 pixels.
• For the right boundary, create another vertical guide at 1797 pixels.

At this point, you’ll see a box within your document that represents the safe area (1546 x 423 pixels). This is where you should place your most important content, such as text, logos, and any essential visual elements, to ensure they display correctly across all devices.

Step 3: Design Your Banner Now that your safe area is set up, you can start designing. Keep your key elements within the safe zone and use the outer areas (outside the guides) for background images or patterns that can be cropped on different devices without losing important content.

• Text and Logos: Ensure these are centered within the safe area (1546 x 423 pixels) so that they remain visible on all devices.
• Background: You can use the rest of the canvas (outside the safe area) for non-essential imagery, as this will get cropped on smaller devices.

Step 4: Export Your File Once you’re happy with your design, export your banner.

• Go to File > Export > Export As...
• Choose JPEG or PNG format (JPEG is recommended if your design doesn’t contain transparency).
• Make sure the resolution is still set to 2048 x 1152 pixels to meet YouTube’s recommended size.

Step 5: Upload Your Banner to YouTube Upload your new banner to YouTube and preview it on different devices to ensure the important parts are correctly displayed within the safe area.

Final Tips:

• Always preview your banner in YouTube after uploading it to ensure that nothing important is cropped out on smaller screens.
• Save your Photoshop document with the guides in place, so you can easily update your banner in the future if needed.

Please write in English language and focus on these essential steps to ensure your banner looks great across all devices. Following this method will help you avoid the issue of having text and images cut off when viewed on smaller screens like mobile phones.

If you have any more questions or need additional help, feel free to ask!

[Susan30955373ouvn]

Hey Adobe Community,

Here’s how you can structure the reply step-by-step:

Step 1: Acknowledge the issue
Start by acknowledging the user’s struggle to create a YouTube Banner.

"It can definitely be tricky getting a YouTube banner to display correctly across all devices since different screens crop the image in various ways."

Step 2: Explain the recommended resolution and safe area
Clarify the recommended resolution (2048 x 1152) and introduce the concept of the “safe area.”

"While YouTube suggests uploading at 2048 x 1152, the most important part to focus on is the safe area. This is the central zone where essential elements like text and logos should be placed, and it measures 1546 x 423 pixels."

Step 3: Walk through how to set up guides in Photoshop
Provide a step-by-step guide to setting up the safe area using Photoshop guides.

"To create a guide for the safe area in Photoshop:

1. Open your 2048 x 1152 canvas.
2. Go to View > New Guide Layout.
3. In the dialogue box, enter 1546 px for the width and 423 px for the height.
4. Center these dimensions within the larger canvas by adjusting your guides accordingly.

This will help you ensure that all important content stays within the safe area and will be visible on all devices, including mobile and TV displays."_

Step 4: Provide a suggestion to use a template
Suggest using a template for more convenience.

"You can also use a YouTube banner template that includes guides for different device viewports, which might make things easier for you. Templates often already highlight the safe area and give you a better sense of how your design will appear on different screens."

Step 5: Emphasize the importance of focusing on the safe area
Reiterate why it’s crucial to keep the main content within the safe area.

"It's really important to keep any text, logos, and key elements within the safe area to avoid them being cut off on smaller devices like mobile phones."

Step 6: Conclusion and final suggestion
Conclude by recommending working in English for broader accessibility.

"Also, as a general suggestion, it’s best to write in English, especially when sharing designs or asking for help online, as it can reach a wider audience."

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