Most YouTubers pin single videos, which sends viewers to one upload and stops there. A channel pin works differently: it tells someone on Pinterest what your channel is about, how often you post and what to expect, then sends them to your channel page where they can subscribe. Pin it to a board about your topic and to a board of your own videos, so it keeps bringing in viewers between uploads.
This maker puts your channel photo in a circle, your name and handle, one clear line about what you post, your posting schedule, a red subscribe style button and an optional strip of three recent video thumbnails on a 1000 × 1500 pin. The button is a plain drawn shape with text, with no platform logo. Everything is drawn in your browser and no photo is uploaded.
What to write on a subscribe pin
The line about what you post does the work. Say who it is for and what they get, in words people search: "Easy plant based dinners in 20 minutes or less" tells a stranger more than "Food, fun and good vibes". Keep the schedule honest and specific, like "New videos every Tuesday", because a promise you keep builds trust.
Recent video thumbnails show the style and quality of your channel at a glance. Pick three that look good together and match the topic of the board you will pin to.
Where the pin should link
Link the pin to your channel page or your videos tab, so the subscribe button is one tap away. If you also run a blog, a page that lists your videos with a subscribe link works too, and keeps visitors on your site.
For pins about single videos, use the video link pin maker. To turn one long video into a set of pins, try YouTube chapters to pins.