YouTube Logo Size in Pixels | Tips and Best Practices

YouTube Channel Logo Size

The YouTube channel logo is a circular image. which is displayed on the top left of the channel. Also known as channel icon or channel profile picture. For high results use the transparent PNG format for your channel logo. The channel logo or channel icon appears in different places. Like 

1. Your Channel Page: Displayed prominently at the top next to your channel name.
2. Videos and Comments: Shown next to your uploaded videos and comments you post.
3. Search Results: Visible when someone searches for your channel.

Details about the YouTube Icon:

• Size and Dimensions: The normal size for the YouTube channel logo is 800 x 800 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio. 
• Shape: It displays as a circle, so ensure your design fits well within a circular crop.
• Purpose:
  • Acts as your brand’s logo or identity.
  • It helps viewers recognize your channel across YouTube.

You can use PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF (non-animated only), BMP, WEBP, and file format for YouTube profile pictures. Creators can also use these formats for yt banners.

What is YouTube Art?

YouTube art, commonly referred to as YouTube channel art, is a big image of your channel displayed at the top. Also known as a banner cover image or YouTube header. Which gives the audience a sense of the theme or purpose of your channel. The banner thumbnail helps viewers understand the purpose of the channel.

1. Size and Dimensions: The recommended size is 2560 x 1440 pixels, with a safe area of 1546 x 423 pixels where critical text and logos should appear.
2. Purpose:

• Represents your brand or channel visually.
• Communicate the theme or niche of your channel (e.g., gaming, cooking, vlogging).
• It can include a call-to-action, such as promoting your upload schedule or social media links.

3. Customization: You can design it using tools like Canva, Photoshop, or any graphic editor, ensuring it matches your branding.

Tips: Professionally design the banner according to the specified size in a safe area. Add a unique logo, like the YouTube logo, to your channel’s top content and banner. Be sure to see the description of your channel on the banner.

What is a YouTube video logo?

A YouTube video logo is a type of video watermark. This small unique image (like a logo or branding mark) is displayed in the corner of your channel’s videos. The YouTube video logo helps the brand identity of the channel. YouTube video watermark appears on all videos of your channel.

1. Encourage Subscriptions: When viewers hover over the watermark, they can click to subscribe to your channel, making it an effective tool for growing your audience.

You can enable and upload a custom watermark for your videos in YouTube Studio under Customization > Branding > Video Watermark.

YouTube Dimensions 

Get creative with YouTube dimensions for your social media! Whether updating old pictures or adding new 3D ideas, use original vector frames and high-quality photos. Log in to explore updated features and design the perfect banner or profile picture in inches or pixels.