End Screen Designer
Design YouTube end screens with element positioning and timing recommendations
End Screen Designer
Total length of your video
5-20 seconds (8-12 recommended)
Available End Screen Elements
Video
Promote a specific video or let YouTube choose best for viewer
Playlist
Link to a playlist to increase session time
Subscribe
Channel profile picture with subscribe button
Channel
Promote another channel (rarely used)
Link
External website (requires YouTube Partner Program approval)
Timing Recommendations by Video Length
0-3 minutes
5-7 secondsShort videos need quick end screens
3-8 minutes
8-12 secondsStandard length - ideal for most content
8-20 minutes
10-15 secondsLonger videos can support longer end screens
20+ minutes
12-20 secondsMaximum end screen time for detailed CTAs
End Screen Best Practices
Film with end screens in mind - Leave empty space on sides/corners
Verbally direct viewers - "Check out these videos" improves CTR
Point to elements - Physical gestures increase click-through rate
Always include subscribe button - Easy wins for growing your channel
Test on mobile - 70%+ of views come from phones
Update regularly - Promote your latest/best content
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