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How to Change YouTube Account Banner?

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Your banner image shows as a background at the top of your YouTube page. 
  • Open YouTube Android app. 
  • Tap your profile picture. 
  • Tap Your channel. 
  • Tap EDIT CHANNEL, then tap your banner image on the right. 
  • You can take a photo or choose a photo to upload. 
  • Click SAVE. 
Your banner image must meet the following criteria: 
  • Minimum dimension for upload: 2560 x 1440 px with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
  • At the Minimum dimension, the safe area for text and logos: 1235 x 338 px. 
  • Images should accommodate the entire screen for larger devices but will get cropped on certain views and devices.
  • Do not include any additional file embellishments (e.g. shadows, borders, and frames). 
  • File size: 6 MB or smaller. 
You can use your computer's image editor or an online image resizer to resize the images. For example, you can use Preview on an Apple computer or Microsoft Photos on Windows. 


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It’s important that your banner image is aligned with your channel’s branding and personality. A banner image should also catch the eyes of users and leave a lasting impression on them. Having consistent YouTube channel elements such as your logo, thumbnails, and banner image will convey the idea that...