YouTube logo maker: create a channel logo
Pick a layout and palette, then download a PNG or SVG in seconds.
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YouTube shows channel avatars this small beside comments and recommendations. If the initials merge at 32px, try a monogram layout or a shorter name.
Type-only artwork keeps your logo crisp at any size. YouTube's own logo and brand marks are not included and must not be used as a channel logo.
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Logos have existed in many forms for centuries. In the modern digital age, things haven’t changed. Logos are still important. The thing that has changed is where people see your logo. YouTube is often referred to as the second largest search engine behind Google. With that being said, and understanding people are consuming more and more video content, it pairs well to say your YouTube channel logo continues to be important. Linktree, the online tool for YouTubers and creators to earn money online and organize their digital footprint, dives into YouTube logos.
Why Your YouTube Logo Is Important
Having your logo be relevant to your YouTube channel name is helpful. If you’re struggling to come up with a name, try Linktree’s YouTube name generator for help finding a name. When your video content appears in YouTube search results your YouTube channel logo appears in the video’s snippet. Your YouTube logo appears next to your channel name below your video title. This makes it an item within your YouTube presence that people can see and identify you from which can help you stand out amongst other videos appearing alongside your video.
What Makes A Good YouTube Channel Logo?
Logo design is an important part of a brand’s identity and the art and science behind it is hard to put into words. We’ll try to list what makes a good channel logo for YouTube to help you on your journey.
The thing that comes to mind first when thinking about what makes a good YouTube channel logo is how recognizable the logo is. Good logos can be identified quickly and can be easily remembered. If you were to see a brand’s logo without any words, would you be able to recall the name of the brand? Another way to think about it is if the logo is clearly recognizable as your brand’s logo.
Other items to keep in mind about your YouTube channel logo are regarding how clear your YouTube logo is when displayed within YouTube. Over the years, YouTube has displayed logos at different dimensions and crop shapes such as cropping logos into circles. If you have a tagline in your YouTube logo or wording in your logo and notice it disappearing or being truncated when displayed within YouTube, testing your logo at various dimensions and pixels is a way to find out which dimension to use for your logo.
YouTube Logo Specifications
YouTube logo specifications can change at any time. YouTube can crop images, avatars, and other items which means viewing what your results look like within YouTube is important for staying current with any YouTube changes. Currently, what we are seeing regarding YouTube channel logo specifications are:
- Logo file formats: PNG, JPG
- Logo file size: Depends on asset type - 4 MB to 6 MB
Growing a channel is about more than a good logo. If your current name no longer fits, here’s a resource for learning how to change your YouTube channel name. To help keep your viewers engaged, learn how to turn on YouTube comments, which unlocks the ability for conversations to take place. For those wondering what a highlighted comment means on YouTube, check out Linktree’s extensive resource guide for YouTube creators.
Once the basics are in place, focus on growth. How to get more YouTube subscribers: 10 effective tips covers what actually works, and how to post a YouTube video on Instagram as a post or story helps you get more mileage out of every upload. Some people want to create videos but not be in front of the camera, which is why creators are learning how to make money on YouTube without making videos.
YouTube logo maker FAQ
What size should a YouTube logo be?
Upload a square 800 × 800 pixel image at a 1:1 ratio. The PNG download is exactly that size, so you can upload it straight to YouTube Studio.
Why does YouTube show my logo as a circle?
YouTube crops channel logos into a circle, so the corners of a square image are hidden. Keep your name and initials away from the corners, then check the circular 64px and 32px previews before you download.
What file formats can I download?
Download an 800 × 800 PNG for YouTube, or an SVG that stays sharp at any size for your website or merch. On a phone, you can save the PNG straight to Photos.
How long can my channel name and tagline be?
Use up to 24 characters for the name, 32 for the tagline and three for the initials. Longer text would shrink too far to read once YouTube scales your logo down to an avatar.
Why can't I download my logo with custom colors?
Custom colors need at least 4.5:1 contrast between the background and accent so your logo stays readable. Choose colors with more contrast and the downloads become available again.
Can I use the YouTube logo in my channel logo?
No. YouTube's own logo and brand marks aren't included, and they must not be used as a channel logo. This maker builds type-only artwork from your name, initials and tagline.
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