Is the Kapwing YouTube Banner Calculator free to use?

Yes, the tool is free to start and usable without a mandatory paid plan, though some advanced features may require account sign-in.

What are the recommended dimensions for a YouTube banner?

The recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall, which the tool uses as the default canvas dimension.

Can I upload my own image to the Kapwing banner tool?

Yes, users can upload existing graphics directly into the editor to adjust their resolution to YouTube-compatible banner dimensions.

What file format should I export my YouTube banner as?

Export your project as a JPEG file and upload directly to your YouTube channel for best results.

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Banner Size Calculator

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Kapwing’s YouTube banner tool is a free-to-start online editor designed for creating and sizing channel banners. It s...

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About this tool

What Banner Size Calculator does

The Kapwing YouTube Banner Calculator helps users determine correct dimensions for channel banners. Users can start with the recommended YouTube banner size of 2560 x 1440 pixels and upload existing graphics to adjust resolution to platform standards. The tool provides a browser-based editor where creators can design custom banners without needing a paid plan, offering access to a library of copyright-free images, videos, and GIFs to build channel art that attracts subscribers.

Step by step

How to use the Kapwing Banner Size Calculator

1
Open Kapwing.com to start making your YouTube banner image
2
Resize your canvas to the recommended YouTube banner size: 2560px by 1440px
3
Add stylized text, brand colors, drop shadows, and other effects to customize your banner
4
Export your project as a JPEG and download the file for upload to YouTube
5
Upload the downloaded file directly to your YouTube channel

Is it right for you

Best for

New and growing YouTubers who need to create channel art that meets platform specifications without investing in design software or paid plans.

Limitations

Ads may appear on the free version of the site
Advanced editing features may require account sign-in
Export quality may be limited in the free tier

Questions

Banner Size Calculator FAQ

Is the Kapwing YouTube Banner Calculator free to use?: Yes, the tool is free to start and usable without a mandatory paid plan, though some advanced features may require account sign-in.
What are the recommended dimensions for a YouTube banner?: The recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall, which the tool uses as the default canvas dimension.
Can I upload my own image to the Kapwing banner tool?: Yes, users can upload existing graphics directly into the editor to adjust their resolution to YouTube-compatible banner dimensions.
What file format should I export my YouTube banner as?: Export your project as a JPEG file and upload directly to your YouTube channel for best results.

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