{"id":41348,"date":"2022-07-30T16:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41348"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:00:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:00:58","slug":"how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube Video"},"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-69edbd424aecf\" 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-69edbd424aecf\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edbd424aecf\" ><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\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#How_to_Change_Thumbnail_on_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube Video\">How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#Create_a_custom_thumbnail\" title=\"Create a custom thumbnail\">Create a custom thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#Upload_it\" title=\"Upload it\">Upload it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#Add_it_to_a_video\" title=\"Add it to a video\">Add it to a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#Test_it\" title=\"Test it\">Test it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#Improve_it\" title=\"Improve it\">Improve it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#Avoid_overlaying_text_on_a_models_face\" title=\"Avoid overlaying text on a model&#8217;s face\">Avoid overlaying text on a model&#8217;s face<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-video\/#AB_test_it\" title=\"AB test it\">AB test it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Thumbnail_on_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to change thumbnail on youtube video\" align=\"right\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:28% margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-height:224px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/uANsutr.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to change thumbnail on YouTube video, you&#8217;re not alone. There are a few different ways to do it. In this article, we&#8217;ll show you how to create a custom thumbnail, upload it, add it to your video, and test it. If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to change thumbnail on YouTube video, read on to learn how to make a new thumbnail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_custom_thumbnail\"><\/span>Create a custom thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to get your video viewed is to create a custom thumbnail for it. YouTube thumbnails should be consistent with the brand and products that you sell, and follow the same aesthetic. Incorporate your brand logo and colors into your thumbnail to promote cohesion. Incorporate text as well to communicate more about the content of your video. Text is not necessary for all thumbnail designs. However, it is highly recommended that you incorporate your brand logo into each video thumbnail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upload_it\"><\/span>Upload it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several factors to consider when creating a thumbnail. A video thumbnail should be concise and easy to read, especially when viewed on a small screen. The image, text, and logo should all relate to the video&#8217;s content and should be clear and legible. A misleading thumbnail can make viewers click on it, so it is vital to create a thumbnail that accurately represents your video. Here are a few tips on how to create an excellent thumbnail:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_it_to_a_video\"><\/span>Add it to a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I add a web object to my YouTube video? The short answer is &#8216;yes&#8217;. If you&#8217;re creating a video for the purpose of SEO, then adding web objects is one of the best ways to promote your videos. You should make sure that your web objects are optimized for search engines, though, so your video will be found by more viewers. Here are some simple ways to do that. Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_it\"><\/span>Test it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons you may want to change the thumbnail on your YouTube video. If you have a high-quality video, changing it may help it get more attention and gain more views. The right thumbnail can really boost your video&#8217;s popularity and generate more views. However, before you go ahead and change your thumbnail, it is crucial that you monitor how your video is performing. You may want to wait until it has received a certain amount of views or been in the same position for a specific period of time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_it\"><\/span>Improve it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to increase the visibility of your YouTube videos is to improve their thumbnails. Thumbnails are one of the first things viewers see and decide whether to watch your video or not within one to two seconds. This is because your viewers are in the mindset of watching a video and are judging it with their eyes. Your video thumbnail should be at least 1280 x 720 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_overlaying_text_on_a_models_face\"><\/span>Avoid overlaying text on a model&#8217;s face<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a compelling image for your thumbnail is essential for increasing your video&#8217;s visibility on YouTube. The image you choose should be clear and relate to the content of your video. Using a high-resolution image with a resolution under two megabytes will help your video stand out from the rest. Use the &#8220;rule of thirds&#8221; to create dynamic and interesting images, and be sure to leave room for the subject&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AB_test_it\"><\/span>AB test it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to marketing your YouTube video, one of the most important things is its thumbnail. Changing the thumbnail of your video can make it more visible to viewers, increasing your overall views. YouTube videos are usually presented in a jumble of different thumbnails, and the more attention-grabbing one is, the more likely you are to receive clicks from your audience. 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