# YouTube intro maker

> Pick an animated 16:9 template, type your channel name, drop in your logo and change the colours. Keep it under five seconds and export it once to reuse on every video.

Make a 3–5 second YouTube intro from animated templates: swap in your channel name, logo and colours, add a sound and export in 16:9. Free, in your browser.

- Page: https://cutluma.com/tools/youtube-intro-maker
- Open in the editor: https://cutluma.com/templates/for/youtube
- Access: Free, no credit card, runs in the browser
- Maker: CutLuma (https://cutluma.com/)

## How it works

1. **Pick a template** — Kinetic titles, logo reveals and openers made for 16:9 YouTube.
2. **Make it yours** — Type the channel name, replace the logo, pick your colours and font, add a short sting from the stock library.
3. **Export** — Download the MP4 and drop it at the start of every upload.

## Why CutLuma for this

- **Fast by design** — The templates run 3–5 seconds, long enough to be recognised and short enough that nobody skips.
- **Matching outro** — Reuse the same template as an end card with your subscribe line and next-video title.
- **Shorts too** — Switch the canvas to 9:16 and the same intro re-flows for YouTube Shorts.

## FAQ

**How long should a YouTube intro be?**

Three to five seconds. Viewers decide whether to stay in the first few seconds, so get to the content fast.

**Can I use my own music?**

Yes. Drop your own file onto the timeline, or pick a royalty-free sting from the built-in stock library.

**Is the intro watermarked?**

Free exports carry a small badge in the corner. Paid plans remove it and unlock 60 fps and 4K.

## Related

- [How to make a YouTube intro](https://cutluma.com/guides/how-to-make-a-youtube-intro)