How to make a cap for the youtube channel

The cap image of the cap is that it is a detail with which youTube users are associated with a particular channel. You can make it yourself from scratch or with special templates.

1

Create caps manually independently: sequence

• On the existing channel you need to find and click the "Add Channel Decor" button.
• After moving to a new page, select the "Recommendations for the Selection Recommendations" in the menu. In this section, you can find a special template on which areas will be clearly marked, which are displayed on different devices in different ways. This file needs to download, and then open in Photoshop.
• After the graphic editor opens, you need to specify the transparency of the background no more than 40%.
• Then repeatedly press the "Window" and "layers" and "background" keys, you need to click on the third item twice. As a result, the basis of the layer will be created, which will subsequently become the background. It can be made independently or download ready.
• When choosing the first option, you can experiment with colors, gradient fill, transparency and create a unique, original background.
• Then you need to create another layer. To do this, you liked the picture you like and with the CTRL + T combination is transferred to the program as a new background.
• Using the tool with the name "Horizontal text", the name fits the name that the channel bears.

2

Cutting caps for YouTube channel using templates

• In this case, you will not need to create layers and edit them. You just need to choose the template you like and download it. It will determine the desired permission.
• The inscription on the template will need to be done with the help of the same Photoshop program and the "Horizontal text" tool.

3

Several important points to create a cap on YouTube

• The resolution of the picture should not be less than 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. All because on different devices the picture is visible in different ways.
• The main image that is seen on the cover of the channel, is the best place to put the name - this portion of 1546 x 423 pixels.
• In tablets visible portion in the resolution 1855 x 423 pixels.
• In computer monitors main apparent field is placed in the 2560 x 423 pixel.
• On TV screens with high resolution is completely visible the whole image.
• selected image size must not exceed 2MB.
• Format Picture it is necessary to keep in .jpg format.
• It is better not to choose images that have been used for advertising or promotional materials of major campaigns - a violation of copyright. It is likely to file a complaint and subsequent penalties for their violation.
• Original channel design always attracts a large number of users and stays long in the memory.