{"id":41617,"date":"2022-07-30T16:09:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41617"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:09:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:09:35","slug":"how-to-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Thumbnails For YouTube Videos"},"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-6a170d5ee0f3c\" 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-6a170d5ee0f3c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a170d5ee0f3c\" ><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-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos\/#How_to_Make_Thumbnails_For_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"How to Make Thumbnails For YouTube Videos\">How to Make Thumbnails For YouTube Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos\/#Canva\" title=\"Canva\">Canva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos\/#BeFunky\" title=\"BeFunky\">BeFunky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos\/#Snappa\" title=\"Snappa\">Snappa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-thumbnails-for-youtube-videos\/#Canvas_image_gallery\" title=\"Canva&#8217;s image gallery\">Canva&#8217;s image gallery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Thumbnails_For_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>How to Make Thumbnails For YouTube Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/zeoAF8t.jpg\" align=\"left\" alt=\"how to make thumbnails for youtube videos\" style=\"height:auto; width:auto; max-height:370px; max-width:32% margin:0px 10px;\"> <\/p>\n<p>To promote your video on YouTube, you must have a video thumbnail. This is the first impression that will capture the viewer&#8217;s attention. To create a successful thumbnail, keep in mind that it must be 1280&#215;720 pixels in size and under two megabytes. YouTube accepts most common image formats. You can create a thumbnail using a photo editing software like Photoshop or Canva. Below are some tips and tricks for creating a quality video thumbnail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canva\"><\/span>Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube thumbnails should be eye-catching. Typically, thumbnail images are much smaller than full-size versions, so it&#8217;s essential to make them zoomable. You can use different colors and filters, as well as insert still images from your video. If you&#8217;re looking for a customized design, you can use Canva. The platform also allows you to upload your own assets, including logos and brand colors.<\/p>\n<p>Using Canva&#8217;s easy-to-use interface, anyone can create a beautiful YouTube thumbnail. Hundreds of professionally designed templates make designing a video cover a breeze. Even non-designers can use them. You can also work with your team on this tool, allowing other team members to comment and leave feedback for the design. Once you&#8217;ve finished, save your designs and re-use them whenever you need to create new videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BeFunky\"><\/span>BeFunky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an easy way to make thumbnails for your YouTube videos, BeFunky can help. It comes with a library of fun graphics you can use for your videos. Drag and drop these graphics into your design or insert them from your own files. You can customize the font, color, and subject of the cutout. BeFunky also allows you to upload your own graphics.<\/p>\n<p>The BeFunky YouTube Thumbnail Maker allows you to customize thumbnail designs by using its library of pre-designed templates. You can choose a template based on the type of video you&#8217;re uploading, or you can use one of the available templates. All templates are perfectly sized, so you can easily pick one and edit it yourself. This way, you don&#8217;t have to re-design your thumbnails each time you upload a new video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snappa\"><\/span>Snappa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating clickable images for your YouTube videos is easier than ever with the help of Snappa&#8217;s free thumbnail maker. You can select a stock photo or take a snapshot from your computer, add word art, logos, and other special effects, and even take &#8220;talking head&#8221; images to make your thumbnails unique. The program is free to use for up to three downloads per month, but you can unlock unlimited downloads with a PRO or TEAM account.<\/p>\n<p>When creating your thumbnails, you need to keep in mind a few important factors. A good thumbnail should be visually appealing to grab the attention of viewers. Since thumbnails are the first thing viewers notice, your image should be something that is relevant to the content of your video. A good thumbnail should be at least a few pixels wide. In addition to choosing a high-quality image, make sure the video thumbnails are smaller than 2MB.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canvas_image_gallery\"><\/span>Canva&#8217;s image gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be a designer to create a great thumbnail. Anyone can make a thumbnail if they apply some basic design tips and improve upon past designs. Here&#8217;s how to make thumbnails for YouTube videos using Canva. 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