How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail in 2 Mins (For Beginners)

Sean walks us through how to create a YouTube thumbnail in just 2 minutes.

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0:00 How to make a YouTube Thumbnail
2:05 Common Thumbnail Mistakes
4:23 Powerful Tools for YouTube

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[ThinkMediaTV]

What tools do you find useful when creating thumbnails? Let us know below ⬇

[markkelderman]

Great video, I never knew that thumbnails can help so much with gaining popularity... but I guess you learn every day as a content creator. Nowadays though I believe that the best option, for going viral as soon as possible, is to start doing more Shorts. People don't have attention span for anything longer, so I try creating expressive and concise content (and after I post it, I use a lot of Famester to make it go viral and the content gets spread out literally everywhere. It works for other platforms as well).

[classic_cinematic]

Sean, this is great! I've had too many headaches trying to learn Photoshop for this purpose.

[SonOfDavid-andMe]

Thank you!
Amazing
Love that you have Christian content helpers too

[packratqueen]

As always...awesome tips! Appreciate you so much Sean. PackratQueen still alive...and having fun even if not a YT success...yet. At my age, having fun is a priority. I am decluttering big time. Selling on several live auction platforms. But looking back to my YT channel...I talk about you often giving you credit for my name which so many know now!! Bless you.

[boomerrangerron]

Great tips Sean! I'm guilty of using too many words! I too use CANVA, and find it really easy to work with! Going to revamp my thumbnails immediately!

[supersoldier_]

Siri set a Timer for 2 minutes!!! 😂
Way to deliver on the promise 😎

[Joe_Edits]

such valuable content for beginners keep smashing it

[AREEONTHEDON]

😂😂😂 3:34 not the hashtags. Sean I’m your biggest supporter. I watch your videos really help my growth instantly!!!

[Zerepmichaels]

Thank you Sean.
The timer feature was very impressive.

[Ovoworks]

@thinkmedia thank you Shawn...This video literally saved me as I was frustrated for attempts to create a good looking thumbnail.. Just did with inspiration from your content.

Thank

[Jacob.]

This was beyond helpful and helps ppl like me

[lesliefields]

Great job. I'm encouraged to try. Key word - Canva.

[StokedonStAugustine]

This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing!!

[CanadianReacts]

Canva is amazing! Think major companies logos, Just Do It, Hot n Ready, Eat Fresh! Etc.

[SocialSPECTATOR]

Great tips! Will definitely take into consideration 👌

[Selflove]

Thanks for this cause I know I need to fix up my thumbnails

[RayleneBrowne]

When this thumbnail showed up on my homepage .... it immediately caught my attention.

[EncounterCaneCorso]

Would like to see tutorial on how to set Shorts thumbnails. I’ve followed all the tutorials, but the option to set the frame to the image you want, when uploading from a mobile device, is not available on any of my IOS devices or MAC. Consequently, YouTube chooses a thumbnail and it’s always horrible. Would really appreciate your advice.

[yosoylily.]

The hashtags in the thumbnail was hilarious 😂 thank you 🙏