YouTube Cover Animation Template
YouTube Cover Animation Template — After Effects Loop for YouTube Music, Shorts & Channel Art
Give your release a visual identity that moves. This After Effects template is built specifically for YouTube — animated cover art that loops seamlessly on YouTube Music, YouTube Shorts, and channel banners. Drop in your artwork, export, and publish.
What's included
- After Effects project file (.aep) — ready to edit
- Smooth looping animation optimized for YouTube formats
- Pre-set compositions: 16:9 (YouTube banner & Music), 9:16 (Shorts), 1:1 (thumbnail)
- Fully labeled layers — swap your cover art in minutes
- Export presets included for YouTube-ready output
How to use
- Purchase and download the .aep file instantly
- Open in After Effects and place your album or single artwork into the template
- Adjust timing or colors as needed — everything is organized and labeled
- Export and upload directly to YouTube Music, Shorts, or your channel
Who this is for
- Artists and producers releasing music on YouTube Music
- Creators who want animated visuals for YouTube Shorts without hiring a motion designer
- Labels and independent musicians who need fast, professional animated covers
Requires Adobe After Effects CC 2020 or later. No third-party plugins needed.
How Fast Will I Receive My Order
You will receive your order instantly after purchase to the email address you provide during checkout
Where Can I Watch Tutorials for Your Templates and Projects
All tutorials video guides and lessons for our templates animations PSD projects and design resources are available on our official YouTube channel
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Cover Art Place YouTube Channel
What Software Do I Need to Use Your Templates and Projects
For animation templates and motion projects you need Adobe After Effects 2019 or newer
For PSD cover templates textures mockups and graphic resources you need Adobe Photoshop 2016 or newer
No additional plugins are required for working with our templates and projects
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Edit It Your Way
Fully layered project file. Drop in your assets, adjust, and save.
Video Tutorials
Watch step-by-step tutorials for every template on our YouTube channel.
Full Rights Included
Every template is designed in-house by Cover Art Place. Use it for your releases with no restrictions.