How to Add Subscribe Button on YouTube Videos (Subscribe Button PNGs)

Getting more subscribers to your YouTube channel can be tough, whether you run a photography blog with a video channel or any other type of content. Luckily one little hack can help increase the subscribe rate of people watching your videos. This simple trick is to use a “subscribe” button for your branding image like below.

YouTube allows you to upload an image that displays on the bottom right of your videos. Ideally, you’ll want to use this 150 x 150 pixel image as a subscribe call to action.

Here’s how to add your own images plus some subscribe PNG images you can use for your YouTube branding watermark.

Jump to free subscribe button PNG images

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How to Add a Branding Watermark to YouTube Videos

1. Login to YouTube and Head Over to YouTube Studio

After logging into YouTube click your photo on the top right and click “YouTube Studio”. This will take you to your channel management page.

2. Go to Channel Settings

On the left side of the studio page you’ll see a “customization” button.

3. View Channel Watermark Branding Settings

Once you’re on the customization page click “Branding” on the top of the page. On the bottom of this page you’ll see the option for a video watermark. This option will allow you to upload a 150 x 150 pixel branding image.

4. Choose Branding Watermark View Settings

After uploading your image you’ll have the ability to select when it displays. This includes showing the watermark at the end of the video, at a custom start time, or over the entire video.

I recommend showing it as early as possible to convert as many people to subscribers as possible.

Now let’s hop into my free list of subscribe button PNGs to use as your YouTube watermark.

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Free YouTube Subscribe Button PNGs for YouTube’s Branding Watermark

Here are a few 150×150 images to use as your branding watermark on YouTube to increase your subscription rate. You’ll need to save these to your computer to add them as your video watermark on YouTube as mentioned above.

Just right click and save one of these transparent subscribe PNGs and you can upload it to your channel.

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YouTube Branding Watermark FAQ

What size should a YouTube watermark be?

YouTube requires a square image of at least 150 x 150 pixels and under 1 MB. Accepted formats are PNG, GIF, BMP, and JPEG. I recommend using a transparent PNG so the watermark blends into your video without a visible background box.

Does the subscribe watermark actually help get subscribers?

It helps, but don’t expect a huge jump. Most viewers ignore watermarks entirely. That said, Backlinko reported a 70% increase in watermark-driven subscriptions after switching from a logo to a subscribe button design. The biggest advantage is that it takes 60 seconds to set up and appears on every video automatically, so there’s no reason not to use one.

Should I use a logo or a subscribe button as my watermark?

A subscribe button converts better because it tells viewers exactly what happens when they click. A logo builds brand recognition but many viewers don’t realize it’s clickable. If your main goal is subscriber growth, go with a subscribe button. If you already have a large audience and want brand consistency, a logo works fine.

When should the watermark appear on my videos?

YouTube gives you three options: end of video, custom start time, or entire video. I recommend showing it for the entire video or starting it after the first 10 seconds (so it doesn’t distract during your intro). The longer it’s visible, the more chances a viewer has to click it.

Can I change my YouTube watermark later?

Yes. Go back to YouTube Studio, then Customization, then Branding, and you can remove or replace your watermark at any time. The change applies to all your videos immediately.

I hope these transparent PNG subscribe buttons with transparent background for YouTube were helpful! If you have any suggestions for new images just let me know in the comments below.

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