Quick summary
Changing your YouTube channel art in YouTube Studio takes under a minute using the Customization panel's Banner Image upload tool. This guide walks you through every click — from opening the Profile tab to hitting Publish — so your new banner goes live instantly.
Steps
- Go to the left-side panel and click Customization.
- Under the Profile tab, find the Banner Image section and click the Upload button next to it, then choose the image file you want to use.
- Adjust the position of the image to fit it accordingly.
- Click Done to confirm your crop and positioning.
- Tap Publish in the top-right corner to save the changes.
- Once published, your channel art will be updated and visible on your channel.
