Hello everyone, dear subscribers and first-time visitors, I want this article to interest you not only with the topic of how to create a header for the channel on Youtube, but tell you why you need to be special and stand out among your opponents on Youtube. Due to the difficult competition and high popularity in 2015, as well as video blogging and simple. The channel design theme, so to speak, creating caps for Youtube does not lose its position in search engines and is very relevant in 2016 very much.

Making youtube channel caps

A long time ago, in 2014, I recorded the first few videos on this topic (screenshots below), and over the years (I’m not afraid of this expression) competitors with a similar topic have increased significantly. And after a while, I got the idea to write updates for 2016. Those. What has changed, what services have appeared on the creation of caps for the channel and in general to record new videos, so to speak a new updated video playlist on the creation of Caps for the Channel !!! Although I create caps in Photoshop and it never ceases to please me with its capabilities. By the way, who has not yet downloaded it, you are welcome, and I also have instructions

But let's go back to our main theme and I will show the list of services that exist on January 2016, to create a channel header on Youtube. I warn the list of large and mass ways, you just have to take a look at the video tutorials and create your own miracle creation.

[ONLINE SERVICES] How to make a hat Youtube

canva.com

ikomee.com

fotor.com

fotojet.com

photovisi.com

picmonkey.com

custom-page.com

And now I will tell about each quite a bit and show you one screenshot. More about each will be a separate video lesson, so let's go ...

canva.com

Firstly, this service is foreign, secondly, it uses CSS3 and HTML5that speaks of good and proper navigation and intuitive work with the service, even despite the language barrier. In addition, the service allows you to create creative hats for YouTube, you can also create images for posts in Twitter, Facebook, Tumbler, Instagram. As well as caps for various social networks  and even @mail letterswhich made me very happy. In general, there are a lot of different buns in the service, but I also want to note that half of the functionality is paid (prices are relatively cheap for $ 1-2 for the headline channel). This service will be interesting for people who use the social network in promoting goods / services, or even the site / blog. Rated 8 out of 10

ikomee.com

Perhaps, I will single out this service among all the others, it is just like the previous one, also bourgeois, and also made with the mind. In general, the service specializes in creating any kind of banners. Let it be an advertising banner for Adwords  (indicating the desired size) or banner of your site, not to mention the banners for social networks. The creation of which, ikomee also offers. But most of all I liked about this service is the ability to create infographics. Of course, the service is designed for a solvent audience, which is why it is partially paid, but you can impose your cap on it, you can even upload your photo and overlay text and other photos. Generally study. Rated 10 out of 10

fotor.com

What I liked most about this service was that it was in Russian, i.e. no need to intuitively understand, just read and do. Just like almost all the online services that I reviewed in this article, for creating hats on YouTube, they can create various banners and posters for social networks, namely:

carpet for facebook;

post for instagram;

  post for facebook;

  hat for youtube;

  cap for twitter;

  cap for google +;

photo collages.

What else did I like the service fotor.com?The fact that you can upload your pictures and edit them already, you can also use a large gallery of icons on various topics. The service offers a small number of ready-made channel header templates, but I would create my own something interesting and unusual. Of course, the service is not free, it earns by selling additional features (pictures, fonts, icons, etc.). But the main task of creating a header for the channel is 100% complete. Save the created header to the computer and then installs on your YouTube channel. In general, I recommend to study. Rated 9 out of 10.

fotojet.com

When I first visited this service, I thought that it was for photographers who are engaged in photo collages for weddings, holidays, and any celebrations. It is created in style wedding. But, having stuck in it, I saw that it has an additional opportunity to create a header for a channel on Youtube.

This service is different from others in that it will be interesting for girls. For game themes, it just does not fit. The fact is that as I said above, its main direction is weddings, birthdays, travels, magazines, etc., so   fotojet.comhas a large number of templates for the channel, which are creative and very interesting. The service also allows you to upload your pictures and edit them, and then save the finished youtube header to your computer. The service has good functionality in the free version, but there is no Russian language.   I put 8 out of 10.

photovisi.com

This service is perfect to create a header for game channels, for example minecraft. The thing is. that the service is a very good online editor, there are no templates in it and there are not really pictures, but it is easy to edit text, photos, and other objects. As the saying goes, the simpler the better.

To start creating a header for the channel, click on the link. photovisi.com/youtube-banner  and click on Make a Youtube Banner, and then choose one of the formats for YouTube 2560 x 1440. Insert photos, pictures and edit, save and publish on your channel. My rating is 7 out of 10

picmonkey.com

This service is not completely provided for creating caps. So friends, this service is for photo collages. But if you make some parameters of the size of the desired banner - you can create a header. See the picture above, I showed where to point. Especially I don’t remember this service with anything special, besides, the functionality in it is mostly paid, therefore   My score is 6 out of 10.

custom-page.com

This service deserves special attention. In short, this is Cool service. Firstly, it is solely to create caps for the channel. Youtube. Secondly - it's just an online photoshop, you can do anything in it. There is of course a minus for those who do not know English, but in the photo of what he does is little things. Of course, it is conditionally paid, but there is also a free version. As I understand it is a product site pixlr.comI am sure the video instruction will be very interesting and you will enjoy this service. My score is 10 out of 10

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I found out about this service for creating caps online a couple of years ago and wrote down video instruction how to use it. Of course, the service, unlike all the previous ones, I reviewed is inferior in all respects and in site design and functionality, but nevertheless my video was useful to many viewers, this is evidenced by comments under the video. This service is designed for gaming themes creating caps for the channel, so who needs to use. And my assessment of the service 5 out of 10.

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Hello. In this article I will talk about how to change the header of the channel on youtube, about its size and give examples of the template.

YouTube header template.

As you know, everyone has the opportunity to create their own channel on YouTube, post their videos there and collect subscribers who are interested in your work. And you always want to create something unique, not only in video clips, but also in the design of the channel itself. And we have this opportunity. Each user can create a unique header for his channel, in which you can place everything you need.

The maximum cap size will be 2560 x 1440 pixels This size was chosen due to the fact that our cap will be displayed differently on different devices. In order for our channel to look beautiful and attractive, you need a correct display on all devices.

• Minimum image size:  2048 x 1152 pixels.
• The minimum size of the "safe zone":  1546 x 423 pixels. This is the part of the image that is visible on all devices.
• Maximum width:  2560 x 423 pixels. If you upload such an image, the “safe zone” will be displayed completely, and the rest of the image will be displayed depending on the browser window.
• File size:  no more than 4 MB.

Here is what their template looks like (you can download it):

I think everything is clear, in the center we have the "Safe Zone", it will be visible on all devices. A little wider already tablets, computers. Well, the biggest is the background for tv. Of course, you can also manage with a safe zone, and everywhere will be the same. Examples of how the cap will be displayed on different devices:

I think the point is clear. Now we take the template for the cap and on the basis of it we draw our own. Add background, text and everything you need. I made this hat:

Next we need to add our picture to the header on the YouTube channel. Hover the mouse on our hat, and in the right corner click on the icon "Pencil" and select the option "Change the design of the channel." Load our image and select it.

As a result, on the channel, it looks like this:

I also attach my template in Photoshop format -

  Creating your channel on YouTube for boys or girls for the game of minecraft / kc or on any other subject, it does not matter, at registration you will encounter the template setting home page  channel on YouTube. The main visual element in the design of the channel is the cap size of 2560 x 1440 px. On this page you can download ready-made hats for YouTube 2560 x 1440 in PSD for editing in Photoshop  (if necessary). In the archive you will find several ready-made PSD caps for YouTube 2560 x 1440 among which is empty (white background) and already drawn (drawn).

What should be a hat for YouTube?

Youtube cap  is the main element of the channel design, try to create or download themed caps (background, banner) and make it the optimal size of 2560 x 1440 pixels - you can download a ready-made YouTube cap template in PSD  and use it slightly by editing in Photoshop. Read about if there is any function in the new design.

A well-shaped cap affects people, behavioral factors improve - people entering a well-groomed channel subscribe more and lead activity, knowing that youtube is engaged in its channel and conducts professional activity. Without caps, the chances of favoring visitors to the channel are 0, so to speak, it went in and out. Of course, if your content is not really quality. In any case, a good (catchy and colorful stylistically matching content) YouTube header will make your channel attractive and increase the confidence of potential subscribers.

Creating hats for YouTube in Photoshop

1. Do not leave the header of the channel white, or with one inscription
2. Make a cap thematic channel and placed on it content (video)

Do not forget about the optimal characteristics of the header that YouTube’s video hosting site requires from the creator:

1. Recommended image size is 2560 by 1440 pixels (px)
2. Image file size 4 MB. You can and more, youtube quietly skips.
3. Think over the idea of ​​the channel in advance and only then create and download ready-made hats.
4. If you feel that your strength and knowledge is not enough - it is better to entrust the creation to professionals

Ready template caps for YouTube 2560 x 1440 in PSD

Where to download pictures for hats?

  If you can not draw well, look for the desired pictures in photostocks (a la search engines for pictures). Remember that YouTube is tough on copyright on everything that is loaded there. Use creative Commons license pictures  - license means that the author of the image has refused the copyright to the image and you can use it for commercial purposes.
  Several photo hosting sites that allow you to choose a license to distribute images

1. wylio.com
2. bigfoto.com
3. picjumbo.com
4. morguefile.com
5. foter.com
6. And of course images.google.com - the functionality of which allows using filters to find what you need, with the right license and size

All pictures are free, download and upload YouTube caps to your template. When searching for pictures, use filters, setting the size of the caps - large. Well, if you provide an indication of the exact size and extension (type) of the file. Specify a PNG size of 2560 by 1440 px and search for the desired keyword, save and open Photoshop, overlaying it on the finished template.

The channel design theme, so to speak, creating caps for Youtube does not lose its position in search engines and is very relevant in 2016 very much.

Making youtube channel caps

the list of services which exist on January 2016, for creating a channel header on Youtube. I warn the list of large and mass ways, you just have to take a look at the video tutorials and create your own miracle creation.

[ONLINE SERVICES] How to make a hat Youtube

canva.com

ikomee.com

fotor.com

fotojet.com

photovisi.com

picmonkey.com

custom-page.com

panzoid.com

pizap.com  (did not study it, added a month later)

And now I will tell about each quite a bit and show you one screenshot. More about each will be a separate video lesson, so let's go ...

canva.com

Firstly, this service is foreign, secondly, it uses CSS3 and HTML5that speaks of good and proper navigation and intuitive work with the service, even despite the language barrier.

In addition, the service allows you to create creative hats for YouTube, you can also create images for posts in Twitter, Facebook, Tumbler, Instagram. As well as caps for various social networks and even @mail letterswhich made me very happy.

In general, there are a lot of different buns in the service, but I also want to note that half of the functionality is paid (prices are relatively cheap, $ 1-2 for a channel)

This service will be interesting to people who, apart from YouTube, use social networks in promoting goods / services, or even a website / blog. Rated 8 out of 10

ikomee.com

Perhaps, I will single out this service among all the others, it is just like the previous one, also bourgeois, and also made with the mind.

In general, the service specializes in creating any kind of banners.

Let it be an advertising banner for Adwords  (indicating the desired size) or banner of your site, not to mention the banners for social networks.

The creation of which, ikomee also offers.

But most of all I liked about this service is the ability to create infographics.

Of course, the service is designed for a solvent audience, which is why it is partially paid, but you can impose your cap on it, you can even upload your photo and overlay text and other photos.

Generally study. Rated 10 out of 10

fotor.com

What I liked most about this service was that it was in Russian, i.e. no need to intuitively understand, just read and do.

Just like almost all the online services that I reviewed in this article, for creating hats on YouTube, they can create various banners and posters for social networks, namely:

carpet for facebook;

post for instagram;

post for facebook;

hat for youtube;

cap for twitter;

cap for google +;

photo collages.

What else did I like the service fotor.com?

The fact that you can upload your pictures and edit them already, you can also use a large gallery of icons on various topics.

The service offers a small amount of ready-made channel header templates, but I would create my own something interesting and unusual.

Of course, the service is not free, it earns by selling additional features (pictures, fonts, icons, etc.). But the main task of creating a header for the channel is 100% complete.

Save the created header to the computer and then installs on your YouTube channel.

fotojet.com

When I first visited this service, I thought that it was for photographers who are engaged in photo collages for weddings, holidays, and any celebrations.

It is created in style wedding. But, having stuck in it, I saw that it has an additional opportunity to create a header for a channel on Youtube.

This service is different from others in that it will be interesting for girls.

For game themes, it just does not fit. The fact is that as I said above, its main direction is weddings, birthdays, travels, magazines, etc., so   fotojet.comhas a large number of templates for the channel, which are creative and very interesting.

The service also allows you to upload your pictures and edit them, and then save the finished youtube header to your computer. The service has good functionality in the free version, but there is no Russian language.   I put 8 out of 10.

photovisi.com

This service is perfect to create a header for game channels, for example minecraft. The thing is. that the service is a very good online editor, there are no templates in it and there are not really pictures, but it is easy to edit text, photos, and other objects. As the saying goes, the simpler the better.

To start creating a header for the channel, click on the link. photovisi.com/youtube-banner  and click on Make a Youtube Banner, and then choose one of the formats for YouTube 2560 x 1440. Insert photos, pictures and edit, save and publish on your channel. My rating is 7 out of 10

picmonkey.com

This service is not completely provided for creating caps. So friends, this service is for photo collages. But if you make some parameters of the size of the desired banner - you can create a header. See the picture above, I showed where to point. Especially I don’t remember this service with anything special, besides, the functionality in it is mostly paid, therefore   My score is 6 out of 10.

custom-page.com

This service deserves special attention.

In short - this is Cool service.

Firstly, it is solely to create caps for the channel. Youtube.

Secondly - it's just an online photoshop, you can do anything in it.

There is of course a minus for those who do not know English, but in the photo of what he does is little things.

Of course, it is conditionally paid, but there is also a free version. As I understand it is a product site pixlr.comI am sure the video instruction will be very interesting and you will enjoy this service. My score is 10 out of 10

panzoid.com

I learned about this service for creating caps online a couple of years ago and recorded a video of how to use it.

Of course, the service, unlike all the previous ones, I reviewed is inferior in all respects and in site design and functionality, but nevertheless my video was useful to many viewers, this is evidenced by comments under the video. This service is designed for gaming themes creating caps for the channel, so who needs to use. And my assessment of the service 5 out of 10.