Free YouTube intro maker.

Hook your viewers and grow subscribers with a stunning, memorable intro for YouTube made in Adobe Express. No experience required.

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YouTube Intros

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Tasks

youtube-video

Topics

intro

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Yes

Collection ID

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Horizontal

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(Full, Std, sixcols)

Full

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(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

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Get noticed with a YouTube intro made in Adobe Express.

Build brand recognition at the start of your videos with a custom YouTube intro made in Adobe Express. Get started with tons of customizable templates and royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks that fit the mood of your channel to fast-track the creative process. Wrap up your editing with stunning text fonts, icons, and animated effects. To stand apart from the online crowd, upload your logo, branded assets, and add a color scheme to your intro. Get the likes, comments, and shares you deserve without having to spend hours on end editing with Adobe Express on your side.

Blank Template

Start from scratch

16:9

Tasks

youtube-video

Topics

intro

Collection ID

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical

Width

(Full, Std, sixcols)

sixcols

Limit

(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

Sort

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How to make an intro for YouTube.

Open Adobe Express.

Upload your own media or select the Video menu and select YouTube video to get started.

Choose a template or start from scratch.

Search for free YouTube intro video templates that match your aesthetic. Find one for your YouTube intros, outros, workout tutorials, vlogs, and so much more in Adobe Express. You can even search by theme or occasion. Start from scratch if you’d like.

Try out video editing tools.

Cut, split, trim, and crop video clips to your heart’s content with our easy-to-use online video editor. Tap on a video clip to speed up or slow down a scene. Drag-and-drop clips to rearrange in your timeline. No experience required.

Discover customization options.

Help viewers recognize who you are by uploading your logo, brand graphics, color schemes and fonts to your intro. Drop in a royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtrack or upload your own audio. Add text, icons, shapes, and more, then animate in a flash for a dynamic viewing experience.

Download and share online.

Send a share link and invite team members to co-edit your video project in real-time. When you’re done editing, you’ll be able to download your video to publish on YouTube and beyond.

Edit intro videos for YouTube in your browser, free.

trim

Trim excess footage easily.

Make short and snappy intros with the free drag and drop online trimming tool.

resize

Resize for other channels.

Once you’ve finished editing your intro, resize to share on other social platforms.

animate-character

Stand out with animation.

Make an unforgettable intro with standout animated icons, shapes, text, graphics, logos, & more.

clock

Adjust your video speed.

Click on any video clip you upload to adjust playback speed. Slow scenes down or speed them up.

libraries

Get work done together whether you’re in the same room or across the world.

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One-tap Brand Kit.

Create your logo, select fonts, and choose brand colors with ease and save them in your Brand Kit. Auto-apply it to your content in one tap.

content-scheduler

Schedule YouTube content.

Use Adobe Express Content Scheduler to plan & publish social content in advance.

filter

Enhance videos with filters.

Apply unique filters or use the Adjustments tab to sharpen video clips, add contrast, & more.

Build your channel in your browser with Adobe Express.

The all-in-one editor for YouTube.

Create everything you need for your channel with confidence, from banners, thumbnails, videos, and more.

Create with free Adobe Stock assets on your side.

Easily customize your videos with royalty-free stock videos, icons, images, GIFs, soundtracks, and more right at your fingertips.

Start with customizable, free video templates.

Kick-start your video editing process with tons of free video templates to choose from. Upload your own media to stay on-brand.

Introduce your brand and grow subscribers with a unique video intro.

Tell the world about who you are with a fully customizable video intro for YouTube. Stand out from the rest and tell viewers exactly who they’re watching with tons of free standout video intro templates to start building your intro from in Adobe Express. With Adobe Express Premium plan, you can even apply your logo, color schemes, and present fonts across all your content in just a few clicks. Apply to any intro video, outro, and YouTube banner instantly to keep things looking consistent.

Make watermark-free video intros with sound.

Sound sets the mood and gives viewers something to remember you by. Add royalty-free soundtracks from genres far and wide to your intro video right in Adobe Express or upload your own. Drop tracks anywhere in your timeline, then drag the corners of your audio files to adjust when they start and stop. Once you’ve finished editing your video intro, download it and share it anywhere.

Frequently asked questions.

Why are intro videos important?

YouTube intros are the best way to catch your audience’s attention from the start and keep them on your channel. They help you to immediately convey to your audience who you are and what your brand is about in a quick, memorable way.

How do I add music to my intro video for YouTube?

Select Media at the left of the online editor. Hit the Audio tab to browse hundreds of royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks to add to your videos for free. If you want to upload your own audio, click the + button to upload your own audio. You can even record your own voiceover if you’d like.

Is it free to make videos for YouTube with Adobe Express?

Yes, it’s free to create and edit videos for YouTube with the Adobe Express all-in-one online editor. Start with free video templates right at your fingertips or upload your own media and use our intuitive video editing tools to cut, snip, or trim your way.

Will my videos be watermark-free?

Absolutely – any video made in Adobe Express can be saved and downloaded to your device watermark-free.

What should I include in my YouTube intro?

Your YouTube intro is your audience’s first point of contact with you and your channel. It’s the perfect opportunity to let them know who you are. When making an intro, consider including some of these elements to stand out:

1. Your channel’s name
2. Your logo
3. Brand colors
4. A tag-line
5. Soundtrack or animated effects