How to Make a YouTube Banner (Step-by-Step CANVA TUTORIAL)

If you need to make a RUclips banner, I've got you covered! In today's video, I'm teaching you how to create a RUclips banner that clearly communicates who you are so that the visitors instantly know what to expect and are much more likely to subscribe! Not only am I going to guide you step by step on how to design RUclips banner but I'm also going to show you exactly what to include in RUclips banner to make a RUclips banner convert. This is a completely free method using Canva. Some people ask how to make RUclips channel art and get confused when they hear about banners, but this is the exact same thing - it's just used to be called that. Ready for this RUclips banner tutorial in Canva? Let's do this!
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00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Choosing the right dimensions
04:05 - Choosing an image
07:15 - Adding your channel name
08:19 - Adding details and mission statement
09:33 - Adding your posting schedule
11:55 - Adding your CTA
17:31 - Adding more elements
20:15 - Download your RUclips Banner
20:35 - Upload your RUclips Banner
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[@NataliaKalinska]

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[@Pudgeorama]

Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful tutorial. I used the template that you provided and was able to follow along with your content in order to figure out how to create my own RUclips banner. I can't tell you what a relief it was to find your video - I'm so grateful!!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thank you so much. This was a huge help and now I have my banner all done. Hurray.

[@NataliaKalinska]

Yay, love to hear it, Helen! 💖 I’m so happy you’ve designed your banner - all the best on your journey!

[@aicrochet1661]

Thank you so much Natalia for making this video on how to make a youtube banner. It's really helpful. I'm sure it will take me ages to make one if I figure it out all by myself. Your tutorial is clear and easy to follow. Thank you for the template you've provided. Looking forward to more informative and helpful videos.

[@WritingStation-wv3fe]

Natalia, I watched at least 3 videos before I found your video. Your video was so simple, OMG! I can't believe how clear and easy it was to follow. Thank you so much!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s soo so good to hear! I’m happy it was helpful to you and good luck with your banner 🙌✨🍀

[@NekoleJ.]

Thank u so much Natalia!!
I've been doing everything these different videos say do & nuthin worked. Thank u thank u thank u!
Finally I got a banner whoo hoo!

[@BarboraHlavinkova]

oh my gosh the guide!!! thank you!

[@casuallycreativewithle]

Thank you! I literally followed along your tutorial and I am done!

[@THEVOCALLEXICON]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@NataliaKalinska]

I’m so happy it was helpful to you! ✨

[@xandria_magic777]

Thank you soooo much for this template, that was beyond helpful!!!! New sub, well deserved

[@MAculateLife]

omg this was so helpful. I have been trying to update my banner and this was so perfect. I did everything step by step and it came out exactly how I wanted it. Thank you so much!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Love to hear it! ❤️ I’m so glad you’ve managed to create your banner 👏

[@funforthought1260]

God bless you woman. I searched and searched for information on how to do this and you saved the day. I love how my banner turned out. Thank you!!!!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Hi, Just starting out with my Backyard bonsai nursery channel and found your explanations perfect. Thank you!!! I now have my new banner uploaded and just have to watch your next instructional to progress with my project...

[@shambalavisions]

So cool, thank you for the template!

[@mshaunplans]

I want to thank you! Your videos have helped me so much when creating items for my channel and IG!

[@NataliaKalinska]

OMG, that's sooo amazing to hear, Monica! 💓 Thank YOU so much for being here. All the best with your channel and IG!

[@deandrav8916]

Thank you so much! I'm a newbie and I nailed this with your guidance! Bless you!

[@drshivnirmalite]

I really needed this when I saw your channel, and here you are with the guidance. thanks a ton! And I just created on my channel banner as you guided. And I am amazed how things have brightened up. Thanks again!

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s so wonderful to hear, Shiv! I’m so happy you were able to create your own banner. Good luck with the channel! 🍀

[@CyberFareedah]

Thank you so much for the Canva template!!

[@lr_fitnesstn]

Thank you thank you thank you! This was super helpful.

[@jackiedymond]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH no one else explains the dimensions part !!!! so helpful

[@ConfessionsAndConsiderations]

Thank you! A big help.

[@laurenhorowitz4063]

This is so helpful, thank you for making this!

[@ramavinsamayal3721]

Thank you so much! for providing the banner template. You have made the work possible!

[@orjowanx]

Thank you so much!

[@ChrisJustinMusic]

Thanks so much for the template!! :)

[@momfactor]

Thank you for the tips and step by step details.

[@tomeatshouston]

Extremely helpful, well done. Thank you!

[@EvanandLemon]

THANK YOU for the template! Much appreciated!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome! 😊 Happy designing!

[@thenappingmouse]

Hello Natalia, WOW this video is super helpful. The guides template you provides saves my so much time when creating my banner. I was so frustrated with having to constantly redo my banner because there was no guides to follow. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@sabriritonga8734]

Thank you, and thank you so much Natalia

[@NataliaKalinska]

Thank you too! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it 🤗

[@Soundsofnature273]

thank you, very helpful.

[@createyourbestversion7468]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! You saved me hours by the freebie download. I subbed.

[@karencollins5655]

Thank you for the video and template!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome Karen! 😊

[@vinyltalkwithtavis3145]

Thank you for the template. Just finished mine. I absolutely love CANVA! You’re totally awesome!!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Such a cool tool, isn’t it! I’m so happy it was helpful to you and big hugs to you Tavis!

[@thenaturallybeautifulpodcast]

Thank you for this tutorial and the downloadable template! Helped soo much!!

[@KimmieNoel]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I spent so much time on my other banner. I some kind of way fitness it to fit on mobile device by a screenshot. Last night I felt the urge to update my banner and wanted a way on how to correctly do it. You’re truly a blessing seriously!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome ✨❤️ I’m so happy it was helpful to you and saved you some time!

[@pheme_mos]

no amount of words can tell you how im thankful rn. i mean if it wasnt for your guide idk where id be rn. thank you sis. mwaaa

[@NataliaKalinska]

Oh wow, way to make my day! I’m so happy it was helpful to you and you’re very welcome ✨ All the best on your journey - mwaaa!

[@Lex_Investing]

Thank you so much for the template! Amazing video, you put in so much work!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Means the world to me that you say that, Alexander, and of course you’re very welcome 😊 Happy designing! ✨

[@crystalbeharierealtor5318]

Great Tutorial! Thanks for the template. It was very helpful.

[@Lillith760]

I've watched many of your videos and it has given me such a great foundation for creating artwork on canva. You have such artistic flare and impeccable taste which is hard for the average person to replicate but watching your videos help to keep me on the right track. I hope it rubs off on me! Thank you so much.

[@sereneheadstudio8581]

Thank you for this tutorial.

[@pick-the-kicks4901]

Thank you so much for this helpful tutorial.

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re very welcome! ✨

[@shandenise6951]

This was a great tutorial!

[@biracialbabes]

Thank you SO much I was about to cry and you saved the day!

[@NataliaKalinska]

I’m so happy it worked for you ✨ Thank you so much for being so kind and I appreciate the tip! All the best on your journey!

[@SenayaSenayaMUSIC]

Thank you for this. I did mine thanks to yours . Much love. Blessings

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you for watching ✨❤️

[@Healthhub23]

thank you. i gave you a follow simply because you gave us a template. seriously lol i looked at like 4 other videos and they were either talking too fast or just confusing. appreciate it.

[@darinl9405]

Thank you very much for RUclips Banner Guidelines template. It helps a lot.

[@GraceandHopemessages]

Omgosh! This helped me more than the other video! It worked it was hard but it worked! Thank you!

[@NataliaKalinska]

I’m so happy to hear it! ✨ You’re very welcome!

[@Melis-World]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing the RUclips Banner Guidelines template for Canva !!! I was really not able to find the correct size, you save me ! 🙏🙏🙏🔆🔆💛

[@azele_in_the_crowd]

Thank you so much for this!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You're so welcome! 🙏🏻

[@Emoni_Okparaoka]

Thank God for you! Literally saved me soo much time and frustration of watching numerous RUclips videos and trying it on my own, which I already failed at! 😅

[@NataliaKalinska]

You're very welcome, Emoni! So happy it worked for you ✨

[@Growwithbtv-pb9vq]

Thanks so much Natalia, this is the best youtube banner video i have ever watched. very simple and easy to master.

[@MARKPAULBAGENDA]

Thank you so much Natalia,
I just did mine while following you, Ill improve it in future but i now have a youtube banner thanks Dear.

[@NataliaKalinska]

Well done on the banner, Mark-Paul! ✨ I'm so happy the tutorial has been helpful!

[@JillsComfortZone]

Hello, I am new to your channel! This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dashofsophisticationboutique]

Thank you this was great information

[@NataliaKalinska]

So happy you think so! 😊

[@AtlantaUrbanAdventures2024]

Thank you so much Natalia! i was able to create my banner with ease thanks to you!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Amazing, I’m so happy it was helpful to you! ✨ Good luck with your channel!

[@CraftingwithDelonda]

Thank you

[@hasibtanvirul]

Lots of love for you💕💕💕

[@ScaryToRemarry]

Thank you Natalie! You are a life saver!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome! I’m happy it was useful to you ✨

[@HelenFaye16]

Thank you so much for the template! I have lots to learn! I am just starting a channel called Weigh To Go.

[@vinaypendse5243]

Amazing, Useful Guidance to New RUclipsrs !

[@cassandrarosecooper]

Okay, I'm RUNNING to canva with your guide. Thank you!!!! I've been trying to change my horrible channel art for so long and it's like rocket science! Thank you for making this easy!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Love to hear it, Cassandra! 💓 You are so welcome! I'm so glad you've found it useful ✨

[@officialaajames1086]

Thank you. I was able to get my RUclips banner on

[@evangelistloriann4074]

Hi Natalia, My Husband and I would like to thank you for making everything much easier for us. Thank you and God Bless

[@NataliaKalinska]

So happy to hear that, LoriAnn! ✨ All the best to you and your husband!

[@SummerlinRealtor]

Thank you so much for this! This process was driving me nuts. I love my new banner!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

I’m so happy it was helpful to you! Well done on your banner and all the best to you on your journey 😊

[@melinamorina516]

Thank you so much for this Natalia! It was super helpful :)

[@NataliaKalinska]

You're very welcome, Melina! So happy it worked for you ✨

[@mysaraalaraj6573]

Thank you so much you are great at it

[@NataliaKalinska]

Thank you Mysara and I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed it! ✨

[@digisolutions360]

everything you have explains Natalia is quite simple and In an easy way, thanks for sharing your amazing guide

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s lovely to hear and thank you!

[@paulineerickson]

Great video. I learned something. Thanks

[@dobeedrawing]

Thanks for your helpful tutorial

[@NataliaKalinska]

I’m so happy it was useful to you! ✨

[@princysmannah]

Thank you miss,4 helping me ily

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome ❤️

[@ricosoloco]

Thanks ma! Liked & subbed!

[@JOS-xz9gt]

This is gold! Thank you so much. Liked and a new sub for you girl

[@NataliaKalinska]

Yay, so happy to have you here! ✨

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Tha m you so much for doing the work to create this template. I really appreciate it!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You are so welcome, Kerri! Glad I could help 🙌

[@meingandaigangmei7june20]

Thank you so much sister

[@cathyclemans9384]

This tutorial was very good! I'm just creating my real estate YT channel. thank you so much!

[@EricHillAuthor]

Another great video. Both of my channel banners need serious improvement. Now I know how to fix them! Thanks.

[@anastasiaradcliff]

thanks for the template!! its an absolute lifesaver!!!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome, Anastasia! ☺️ I’m so happy you’ve found it helpful!

[@jennelrichards]

This literally just completely upgraded my whole channel. thank you!!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Love to hear this, Jennel! 🥰 All the best with your channel ✨

[@alihaddawi]

nice one .... thanks.

[@porchbuddies]

Thank you for all your help. You are a blessing for a new content creator...

[@NataliaKalinska]

You are so welcome! All the best for your content journey 💓

[@dineshvkumarangapandu07]

Much thanks Previously I tried nearly 8 times to get correct fit. But now with your guide template in one go we can do you tube banner

[@NataliaKalinska]

Amazing, I’m so happy it was useful to you! ✨

[@TheBookOfJane]

Thank you for all your help..So happy I found you!!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re most welcome! I’m happy to have you here 😊

[@temikapennyman9968]

Super helpful!

[@NataliaKalinska]

I’m so glad it was useful to you, Temika! ✨

[@sherrioverstreet9119]

BEST step I have seen! Thank you!

[@dr.florence]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[@kennywhitaker827]

this was excellent! thank you..subbed!

[@NataliaKalinska]

Welcome aboard, Kenny! I’m so happy this was helpful to you ✨

[@kennywhitaker827]

@@NataliaKalinska yes ma'am!

[@ganen007]

Natalia. Thank you very much.

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome Gyanendra!

[@blackearthmari479]

Thank you!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You're very welcome, Mari! ✨

[@fortniteclips7164]

Thanks Natalia we appreciate your videos 💖

[@NataliaKalinska]

And I appreciate YOU being here! 💖

[@fortniteclips7164]

@@NataliaKalinska welcome 💖💖

[@deltaproyt]

Really I proud of you 🥰
You're a Great USA RUclipsR ❤️

[@NataliaKalinska]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I’m actually from Poland, living in the UK, but I’d love to visit the US one day 😁

[@winenetedu]

The template was so helpful! Thank you.

[@NataliaKalinska]

Yay, love to hear this! ❤️

[@SofyaBarth]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You’re so welcome, Sofy! ✨

[@davidbourne6478]

Useful. Thanks. I will use your template

[@Thebeautyfoodchick]

Thanks a lot , this was extremely useful, I used the free template you gave, I had issues uploading on RUclips after I was done on Canva, but was able to do so after i cleared my cookies. You are a life saver, God bless you.

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s so great to hear! I’m so happy it was helpful to you and well done on your new banner 🙌✨

[@CalSellsRaleigh]

Your template to create the banner was a lifesaver . Thank you so much

[@NataliaKalinska]

Love to hear it! ❤️

[@zivaray]

Thank you so much for sharing the Canva Template! You’re an awesome teacher!

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s so good to hear, thank you! I’m glad it’s been helpful to you ✨

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Thanks!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You're welcome!

[@rohitpatil1296]

You are really amazing, 🤩 i learn very professional things about canva from you 😀

[@NataliaKalinska]

That’s so wonderful to hear Rohit 🥰 Glad you’re finding the videos useful!

[@DrHBry]

thanks a lot!

[@NataliaKalinska]

You're very welcome! So happy it worked for you ✨