Minecraft banners were introduced in Update 1.2 with 38 patterns. Banners can be stacked up to 16 times (7 in survival). Command codes are required for some designs to appear in the game
YouTube banner is the first visual element users see on your channel page. Custom banners help build brand and professionalism. Creating a banner doesn't require extensive design experience
Banners can be crafted with up to 16 colored bases and 7 layers of patterns. Creative Mode allows generating banners with up to 16 layers using /give command. Banners can be used to mark locations without mods
Current optimal size is 2560 x 1440 pixels. Maximum file size is 6 MB. Accepted formats are JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP
YouTube recommends 2560x1440px banner dimensions. Minimum upload size is 2048x1152px with 16:9 aspect ratio. Safe area for text and logos is 1235x338px minimum. Maximum file size is 6MB
Banners can only be created from 6 overlapping patterns of different colors. Banners can be crafted using Wool blocks and Wooden Stick on Crafting Table. Banners can be placed on ground, against surfaces, or attached to Shields