How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail! | Filmora Tutorial

Показать описание

Having a great thumbnail is just as important as having a great video, as it's the first thing your subscribers will see about your videos. So before learning how to create a thumbnail, make sure your youtube account is verified. If it isn't, you will not be able to create custom thumbnails.

Here are 3 tips on How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail:

1) Resolution: HD Video Sizing

You can technically upload a thumbnail with any resolution. However, you could have issues with its appearance on YouTube. In order to prevent cropping or stretching you should make sure your thumbnail is size is 1920 x 1080 or a 16:9 ratio.

2) Consider Different Sized Devices

A lot of people aren’t aware of this, but you should consider all the devices youtubers watch content. These devices range from desktop, laptop, tablet, or cell phone. Which all have drastically different screen sizes. So you need to make your thumbnail look great when viewed on all devices. Since most YouTubers are watching videos on their phone, make sure it looks great when its small, so that may mean making the text a little bit bigger or not overcrowding it with too many elements. A good way to test if your thumbnail looks good smaller is to zoom out, or look at your thumbnail from a feet feet away!

3) Make it stand out and be original

Use bold colors, or unique designs to make your thumbnails stand out. Here are a few examples of different styles we have on various Filmora channels
You dont necessarily need to use text in your thumbnail. If you are going to add it, make sure it adds value to your video’s title.

Well thats it from me George, hope these tips helped. Thumbnails might be tricky to figure out, but still a crucial part of becoming successful on youtube. Please subscribe if you haven't already, we're uploading filmmaking tutorials every week. Also comment down below, let us know your process for making thumbnails! Ciao!

Рекомендации по теме

Комментарии

as easy as that! i donwloaded filmora lifetime 2 weeks ago and i didnt realised i can make a thumbnail in there too! now i know! i dont need to use another app! Great! TY

LEapyEarPosting

This is one of the best thumbnail tutorials oot there

AdventuresThings

Is there a way to make a collage thumbnail with multiple pictures?

LissaMDecor

Thank you. You are the best teacher. Love you!

homerover

This is a great tutorial for user who might not have a photo editing software or even have any idea how to use one if they did. I have been using Adobe Photoshop for over 10 years now but understand that everyone has access to it, or might understand how to use it. Keep up the great work Filmora.

CrownedLily

This was extremely helpful and straightforward.
I am new to YouTube and I think this can help anyone else who is new as well

cincinapitv

YOU ARE A MASTER THANK U NOW I KNOW HOW TO DO THUMBNAILS

elianduvan

This video was short & simple. Good job!

shortsimple

I just use Adobe Photoshop for making thumbnails or sometimes I use Adobe Illustrator. These are amazing!

soad

Thank you so much. This video was really helpful in creating thumbnail for my video. I was not even aware about what thumbnail was. Your video is very useful🙏🙏

anjanabeenasreekumar

I have to refer to this every time I make a thumbnail :P :) LOL. Cheers for the vid - Cam from NZ.

actstuntcam

Thanks for this video filmora is so great awesome to edit since i meet filmora i never regret and i realie alot of things even crazy covers music video . Love filmora forever

BlackMusicRecordProd