2018 – Updates.
This page has the latest artwork templates, channel art outlines, image size and file guidelines and it is separated by computer, android device and iphone/ipad. 😉
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2972003?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Updating your channel has gotten even easier. Check out the boilerplate courtesy of YouTube.
Give your channel a custom look and feel by selecting channel art. Channel art can be used to brand your channel’s identity and give your channel page a unique look and feel. Your channel art will be used on all platforms where viewers can see your channel (TV, mobile, tablets, etc.)
Here’s how to edit Channel art:
- Sign in to YouTube and visit your channel by clicking on your channel’s link in your Guide.
- Click Add channel art near the top of your channel
- Note: If your channel already has channel art you can edit the channel art by hovering your mouse in the top right corner of the channel art until you see the edit icon
and clicking Edit channel art.
- Note: If your channel already has channel art you can edit the channel art by hovering your mouse in the top right corner of the channel art until you see the edit icon
- Upload an image of your own, or use our photo gallery.
- Once you’ve selected an image, you can preview how it will appear across devices. To adjust, click Adjust the Crop.
Channel art guidelines
For optimal results on all devices we recommend uploading a single 2560 X 1440 px image that has been optimized to fit the template below:
You can download the template here: Channel Art Template (Fireworks)
Channel Art Template (Photoshop)
