> Whenever I try to upload a background image, I get the following
> error:

> Failed (invalid file format)

> It's 1x316 and it's a .JPG image made in Photoshop.

> Thank you.

> On Sep 21, 7:12 pm, YouTube Timmy wrote:

> > Hi everyone,

> > You now have the ability to upload background images hosted on
> > YouTube. To add a customized background image to your channel,  follow
> > the steps below:

> > 1. Go to your Channel Design page:http://www.youtube.com/my_profile_theme

> > 2. Select "Background Image."

> > 3. Use the "Browse" button to find an image on your computer you would
> > like to use. Upload an image that will display as a background on your
> > channel (maximum 256K).

> > 4. Decide whether you'd like your image to repeat across your channel
> > or appear only once. Choose "Yes" or "No" next to the "Repeat
> > Background Image" text.

> > 5. Click the "Update Channel" button.

> > (NOTE: You can no longer use a URL linking to an image hosted by
> > another site for your background image. If you still have a URL in
> > your Channel Design settings, you will need to upload a new image
> > using the instructions above. Animated images are also no longer
> > allowed).

> > Thank you,

> > YouTube Timmy