Free Blog Banner Maker
Article Banner is a free blog banner maker that turns your post title into a clean, professional banner in seconds. Use it for blog headers, article cover images, newsletter hero images and social share (OG) images. There's no signup, no watermark and nothing to install. Everything runs in your browser.
How to make a blog banner
- Type your title. Add a subtitle if you want: a one-line summary, the series name or the publish date.
- Pick a background. Choose a gradient preset or a solid color, then add a pattern such as dots, grid or diagonal lines.
- Style the text. Adjust the size, alignment and colors until the title reads well at thumbnail size.
- Add your brand. Put your name, site URL or logo in the footer.
- Download. Export a PNG at 1×, 2× or 3×, or copy it straight to your clipboard.
What is an article banner?
An article banner is the wide image at the top of a blog post. The same image shows up when the post is shared on X, LinkedIn, Slack or Facebook. A good banner makes a post look finished, stands out in social feeds, and gets more clicks than a plain link or a random stock photo.
The best-performing blog banners are simple: a short headline in large type, a strong background color, and a small logo or URL. That's exactly what this tool is built for.
Blog banner size
Banners export at a 1.9:1 ratio, the same shape that Open Graph, X (Twitter) large cards, LinkedIn and most blog themes use for featured images.
| Export | Size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 1× | 800 × 420 px | Emails, small thumbnails |
| 2× | 1600 × 840 px | Blog headers, Hashnode, OG images, WordPress featured images |
| 3× | 2400 × 1260 px | Retina displays, Medium, Substack |
Some platforms, like dev.to, crop covers to a wider shape. Keep your title centered so nothing important gets cut off.
Frequently asked questions
Is this blog banner maker really free?
Yes. There's no account, no watermark and no premium tier. Download as many banners as you like.
Can I use the banners commercially?
Yes. Everything you create is yours, whether it's for a personal blog, a company blog or a client project.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Banners are rendered in your browser, and your logo never leaves your device.
Which file format do I get?
PNG, which keeps text sharp and is accepted by every blogging platform and social network.