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Podcast YouTube Banner Maker

Upload your podcast cover art and instantly adapt it to the correct YouTube channel banner size. Auto-matched colors, safe area preview, and export-ready PNG.

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Build your YouTube banner

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Create your YouTube banner

Turn your cover art into a perfect YouTube channel banner.

Banner preview

Upload cover art

Drop your square podcast cover to auto-match colors and layout.

Templates

Text & layout

Background & colors

Features

Search to find the feature you need—like safe areas, templates, or export.

Search features

Find what you need fast.

  • Upload cover art with automatic color matching
  • Correct banner size with visible safe area overlay
  • Ready-made templates: Centered, Left Title, Photo + Blur
  • Editable title and tagline with readable contrast
  • Background modes: Solid, Gradient, or Photo Blur
  • Export high-resolution PNG in one click

Safe area overlay

Always see what will be visible on mobile, desktop, and TV so you never crop your logo.

Auto-color match

We extract the palette from your cover art to keep your banner perfectly on-brand.

Smart templates

Choose from centered, side-by-side, or photo-blur layouts optimized for legibility.

Perfect export

Download a sharp 2560×1440 PNG that is ready to upload to YouTube immediately.

How to verify your podcast channel art

Your banner is prime real estate. It needs to work on a phone screen and a 70-inch TV. Here is how to get it right.

1. Trust the Safe Area

YouTube banners are huge (2560×1440), but the "safe area" for text is only 1546×423 in the center. Keep your title and tagline inside the dashed box, or mobile users won't see them.

2. High Contrast Wins

If your cover art is dark, use a light text color. If it is bright, go dark. Our tool suggests readable colors automatically, but you should always check legibility in the preview.

3. Consistency is Key

Don't reinvent your brand. Use the same fonts and colors as your cover art so listeners recognize you instantly. A banner should feel like an extension of your show, not a separate poster.

Creator reviews

★★★★★
“I always struggled with the safe zone. This makes it obvious and fast.”
— Jamie, news host
“Colors matched our cover perfectly. Uploaded to YouTube with zero tweaks.”
— Pri, indie producer
“Templates look modern. Five minutes from upload to export.”
— Ben, interview host

FAQ

What is a podcast YouTube banner?

It’s the large channel art at the top of your YouTube profile. Our tool adapts your cover art into a banner that stays legible across devices.

What are the correct YouTube banner dimensions?

2560×1440 pixels, with a center safe area of 1546×423 pixels for text and logos.

How do I keep my logo visible on mobile?

Use the safe area overlay. Keep important elements inside the dashed box.

Can I export a high-quality file?

Yes—export PNG at 2560×1440. It’s ready to upload.

Make your podcast YouTube banner now

Upload your cover art and export a polished banner in minutes.

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