How To Make A Youtube Banner

The Youtube banner is the large image at the top of a YouTube page and can communicate the identity of your channel. This banner gives you a chance to impress your visitors and can drive engagement such as likes and subscribes. You can also tell your subscribers where to connect with you offsite with links to your website, social media, and other properties.

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1. Install PaintShop Pro

To install PaintShop Pro photo editing software on your PC, download and run the installation file above. Continue following on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

2. Open PaintShop Pro and Select File

Launch PaintShop Pro and select File > New from the top left of the screen. Or press CTRL+N on your keyboard.

3. Select Image Dimensions

Enter the optimal Youtube banner image size of 2560 x 1440 pixels under Image Dimensions and select OK.

4. Open and Paste Image

Open your desired image, copy it, and paste it into your workspace.

5. Edit Image

Select the Move Tool and use it to place the image as desired. You can also crop, rotate, or add any other edits the image in this step.

6. Save and Upload Your YouTube Banner Image

Save your composition as a ‘.jpg’ by selecting File>Save As…. Or by pressing F12 on your keyboard. Upload your great new banner to Youtube.

PaintShop Pro does more than just make YouTube banner images

Check out some of the other photo editing features in Paintshop Pro, like How To Make A Twitter Header, How To Create A Banner,
How To Add Lens Flare Effect, and more! Create high quality photos in a fun and easy to use photo editor and
make your photos stand out more than ever.