YouTube PFP Maker

A channel mascot that viewers recognize in comments and search. Bold colors, clean shapes.

Hair color

Your channel picture shows up beside every video title, every comment you write and every search result. YouTube recommends an 800 x 800 pixel image and displays it as a small circle, so the picture has to work at a fraction of its real size.

A drawn mascot does that better than most photos. It has flat colors, a clear outline and the same look in every thumbnail you ever make.

A mascot is a brand

Channels that grow tend to have a face viewers can spot instantly. Build yours with intent.

Pick two channel colors. Use one for the background and one on the character. Use the same pair in your banner and thumbnails.
Choose one signature item. Headphones for gaming, Round glasses for tutorials, a Beanie for vlogs.
Fix the expression. An Open grin for upbeat channels, a Smirk for commentary, Sleepy eyes for calm content.

Size and file notes

The download here is a 1024 x 1024 PNG, comfortably above the 800 x 800 that YouTube recommends. YouTube shows the picture as a circle, so keep hats and tall hair inside the frame. Avoid text in a profile picture. At comment size it cannot be read.

Using the mascot elsewhere

Press Full body to get the whole character for thumbnails, end screens and channel art. Download it with the Transparent background and you can place the mascot over any image. Change only the eyes and mouth to make reaction versions, such as shocked, laughing and annoyed, for use in thumbnails.

PFP looks to try

Load a look into the maker, then change whatever you like.

Gaming channel

Messy spikes, Spiky, Round eyes, Hoodie, Headphones

Red spikes, headphones and a yellow burst.

Tutorial channel

Curtain bangs, Bob, Round eyes, Striped sweater, Round glasses

Round glasses and a clean blue background.

Commentary

Side swept, Short, Sharp eyes, Open jacket, Sunglasses

Sunglasses, a smirk and a dark jacket.

Art channel

Wispy with ahoge, Space buns, Sparkle eyes, T-shirt, Star sticker

Pink buns, a star and a pastel gradient.

Questions people ask

YouTube belongs to Google LLC. OC Maker Studio is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the rights holders.

What size is a YouTube profile picture?

YouTube recommends 800 x 800 pixels. The 1024 x 1024 download from this maker is above that.

Is the YouTube profile picture round?

Yes. You upload a square and YouTube displays it as a circle.

Can I use the character in my thumbnails?

Yes. Switch to Full body, choose the Transparent background and download the cut-out.

Is this an official YouTube tool?

No. YouTube belongs to Google LLC. This page is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the rights holders.