{"id":22907,"date":"2022-07-19T07:36:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=22907"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:36:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:36:20","slug":"youtube-thumbnails-can-they-be-1920x1080","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnails-can-they-be-1920x1080","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Thumbnails &#8211; Can They Be 1920&#215;1080?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc4a4a1b036\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc4a4a1b036\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc4a4a1b036\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnails-can-they-be-1920x1080\/#YouTube_Thumbnails_-_Can_They_Be_1920%C3%971080\" title=\"YouTube Thumbnails &#8211; Can They Be 1920&#215;1080?\">YouTube Thumbnails &#8211; Can They Be 1920&#215;1080?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnails-can-they-be-1920x1080\/#YouTube_thumbnails_should_be_1920%C3%971080\" title=\"YouTube thumbnails should be 1920&#215;1080\">YouTube thumbnails should be 1920&#215;1080<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnails-can-they-be-1920x1080\/#YouTube_thumbnails_should_be_contrasting\" title=\"YouTube thumbnails should be contrasting\">YouTube thumbnails should be contrasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnails-can-they-be-1920x1080\/#YouTube_thumbnails_are_a_preview_image_in_the_embedded_player\" title=\"YouTube thumbnails are a preview image in the embedded player\">YouTube thumbnails are a preview image in the embedded player<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Thumbnails_-_Can_They_Be_1920%C3%971080\"><\/span>YouTube Thumbnails &#8211; Can They Be 1920&#215;1080?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:345px; max-width:38% height:auto; width:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NAD0FbD.jpg\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Can YouTube thumbnails be 1920x1080\">  <\/p>\n<p>When composing your video thumbnails, remember that the resolution should be at least 1920&#215;1080 pixels. The images should be contrasting and bright to attract the viewers&#8217; attention. Remember, thumbnails are the preview image you see in the embedded player. They should be as attractive as possible. To create the most attractive thumbnail, use contrast and bright colors. Here are a few tips. Once you&#8217;ve optimized your thumbnails, you can use them on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_thumbnails_should_be_1920%C3%971080\"><\/span>YouTube thumbnails should be 1920&#215;1080<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube thumbnails are small, especially on mobile devices. Almost one billion people viewed videos on their mobile devices last year. This makes it important to create thumbnails with the correct resolution and size. It&#8217;s also essential to not put too much text on the thumbnail because it will prevent viewers from reading it and will waste valuable thumbnail real estate. To maximize the impact of your thumbnail, use vibrant, contrasting colors and use a minimal amount of text.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being a good size, YouTube thumbnails should be as simple as possible. If you&#8217;re using video thumbnails for your website, the default setting is 1080p. However, 1920&#215;1080 is still an acceptable size for many YouTube users. And since 70% of YouTube viewers view the site on mobile devices, it&#8217;s important to design them to be viewed on small screens. If possible, test the design on your own phone.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule, YouTube thumbnails are always at least 50% smaller than full resolution. This is a necessary compromise. YouTube thumbnails are displayed on smartphones, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and other devices with higher resolutions. However, if you want to capture the full-resolution of your video, you&#8217;ll need a higher resolution. By increasing the resolution of your thumbnail, you can avoid this problem and increase the size of your video and boost your visibility on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_thumbnails_should_be_contrasting\"><\/span>YouTube thumbnails should be contrasting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important things to remember when creating YouTube thumbnails is contrast. Contrasting colors make your thumbnails more clickable. Bright colours are more noticeable to people, while pastels are not. However, using too many different contrasting colours can overwhelm the viewer and drown out your message. Contrasting colours can also be used around objects in your thumbnail. Here are a few examples of YouTube thumbnails using contrast effectively. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Try to use an image that shows the subject from multiple angles. It could be an expression on the face of a person, a before and after DIY project, a top-down shot of a cooked meal, or a top-down shot of London or the Eiffel Tower. Make your thumbnails as interesting as possible, yet not too complicated. Contrasting colors make your thumbnails look more professional. YouTube thumbnails should stand out in a sea of similar videos.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a color for your YouTube thumbnail, consider what other people are viewing and how much exposure they&#8217;ll get from your video. Using yellow, for example, is more likely to be clicked on compared to other colors. Use only a little yellow, as it can be tiring to the eyes. Another good choice is light purple. Light purple has the added benefit of being an uncommon color in branding. It will stand out in the crowd among the many other videos on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_thumbnails_are_a_preview_image_in_the_embedded_player\"><\/span>YouTube thumbnails are a preview image in the embedded player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The YouTube thumbnail is a basic, uninspiring image that is used to display a video&#8217;s title, description, and author. YouTube will choose the most appropriate still image for the thumbnail, but you can change it if you want. Thankfully, there are video editing tools that will allow you to export still images from your videos. To change the YouTube thumbnail of an old video, you can download the video via YouTube studio and use video editing software to export the still images.<\/p>\n<p>In order to get the best possible view of your video, use a perspective image. This technique distorts the normal measurement of objects and makes them look larger or closer. A good example of a perspective image is a before and after photo of a DIY project. A top-down shot of a cooked meal can be an excellent YouTube thumbnail. A photo of the Eiffel Tower or London&#8217;s landmarks can also make a great thumbnail image. A simple but striking design is best.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal YouTube thumbnail size is 1280 pixels wide x 720 pixels tall. This size will help you retain flexibility while embedding your video on external websites. This will increase the likelihood of your video appearing crisply on high-density displays. If you use a large, high-resolution thumbnail, YouTube will not reject your video. 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