Use these recommended guidelines when creating a channel branding watermark. Do not upload pictures containing celebrities, nudity, artwork, or copyrighted images since this violates our Community Guidelines.

• PNG file (no animated GIFs)
• 800 X 800 px image (recommended)
• Square or round image that renders at 98 X 98 px

Use these recommended guidelines when creating a new channel icon. Do not upload pictures containing celebrities, nudity, artwork, or copyrighted images since this violates our Community Guidelines.

• JPG, GIF, BMP, or PNG file (no animated GIFs)
• 800 X 800 px image (recommended)
• Square or round image that renders at 98 X 98 px

To upload a custom thumbnail when you upload a video:

• Record or upload your video.
• At the end of the video processing stage in the upload interface, you will see an option to choose a Custom thumbnail under the “Video thumbnails” section.

To upload a custom thumbnail for an existing video:

• Go to your channel Video Manager.
• Locate a video and click the Edit button.
• Click theCustom thumbnail button and upload a thumbnail.
• Once the thumbnail is uploaded, don’t forget to click the “Save Changes” button.

• On a computer, sign in to your YouTube account.
• In the left menu, select My Channel.
• Near the top of the screen, click Add channel art. If your channel already has channel art, just hover your mouse on the existing banner until you see theedit icon . Then, click the icon and select Edit channel art.
• Upload an image from your computer or saved photos.
• You’ll see a preview of how the art will appear across different devices. To make changes, select Adjust the crop.
• Click Select.