{"id":8086,"date":"2022-07-13T05:46:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8086"},"modified":"2022-07-13T05:46:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:46:03","slug":"how-to-make-a-thumbnail-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thumbnail-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Thumbnail For YouTube"},"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-69f6406590789\" 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-69f6406590789\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f6406590789\" ><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-a-thumbnail-for-youtube\/#How_to_Make_a_Thumbnail_For_YouTube\" title=\"How to Make a Thumbnail For YouTube\">How to Make a Thumbnail For YouTube<\/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-a-thumbnail-for-youtube\/#Choosing_colors\" title=\"Choosing colors\">Choosing colors<\/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-a-thumbnail-for-youtube\/#Adding_text_headings\" title=\"Adding text headings\">Adding text headings<\/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-a-thumbnail-for-youtube\/#Adding_contrasting_overlays\" title=\"Adding contrasting overlays\">Adding contrasting overlays<\/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-a-thumbnail-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_consistent_brand_aesthetic\" title=\"Creating a consistent brand aesthetic\">Creating a consistent brand aesthetic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thumbnail-for-youtube\/#Condensing_the_title_of_your_video_into_a_thumbnail\" title=\"Condensing the title of your video into a thumbnail\">Condensing the title of your video into a thumbnail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Thumbnail_For_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Make a Thumbnail For YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/po3w1Pk.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a thumbnail for youtube\">  <\/p>\n<p>You may have heard of video thumbnails on YouTube, but you are not sure how to create your own. There are several different ways to create a YouTube thumbnail and you may be wondering how to make one for your video. There are many different tools that you can use, but the main objective is to create a professional-looking thumbnail image. Here are some tips to make the process easier and less time-consuming:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_colors\"><\/span>Choosing colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to deciding what colors to use in your YouTube thumbnail, you should follow the rule of thirds. This is the principle that divides an image into nine equal parts, and places the most important subject on intersecting points. This will make the image more dynamic and interesting. To make a YouTube thumbnail, you should fill at least two-thirds of the image with the main subject. You should also make sure to use a neutral background for your text, as a super-bright background will make the text illegible.<\/p>\n<p>You can use complementary colors, which are the opposites of each other on the color wheel. By putting complementary colors together, you&#8217;ll be able to effectively portray the individual identity of your video. For example, a thumbnail in yellow will perform better than one in black. As for the background color, white isn&#8217;t a good choice for a thumbnail. Choosing colors that are complementary will help you increase your YouTube video&#8217;s exposure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_text_headings\"><\/span>Adding text headings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to attract the eyes of viewers and draw them to your video, you should add a text heading to the thumbnail. The text heading should be in a style that represents the content of your video. You can choose from a variety of fonts that add flair and personality to your video thumbnail. However, it is crucial to keep the fonts consistent and use the same style for the title, subtitles, and description.<\/p>\n<p>A good example is Apple. This company uses text headings to make their thumbnails more attractive. A simple image does not convey the content of the video, which is why they use text headings. If a video series is released in installments, you can include numbered text headings so that viewers can follow the progression of content. For a broader video series, you can also include a series title.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_contrasting_overlays\"><\/span>Adding contrasting overlays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contrasting overlays and stickers are two ways to enhance your YouTube thumbnail. These techniques are effective in making your text easy to read. If your thumbnail is clickable, you can also make it clickable by varying the background colour and font color. However, you should use caution while using contrasting overlays and stickers as too much contrast will look unnatural. Moreover, excessive use of contrasting overlays and stickers can detract from the appeal of your video.<\/p>\n<p>Overlays can increase contrast in text, which typically means a better readability of the text. An example of this is the Late Show with Stephen Colbert&#8217;s video thumbnails, which use transparent triangular overlays and slanted text. A similar technique can be used for video thumbnails of Space Time, which use a transparent background with a contrasting triangle. In this example, a transparent overlay is used on the bottom left corner of the video to indicate the time and PBS&#8217; logo.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_consistent_brand_aesthetic\"><\/span>Creating a consistent brand aesthetic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When designing your YouTube thumbnails, make sure that they reflect your brand identity and are complementary to other parts of your content. There are many ways to do this, including using the same template for all of your videos, and testing different design options to find the most effective image for your content. You can also color-code your content streams so that viewers can identify the videos they prefer easily. Creating a consistent brand aesthetic across all of your videos will help your viewers recognize and engage with your content.<\/p>\n<p>While there is no one single formula for creating a great thumbnail, there are several elements that should be present in every thumbnail. For example, a video thumbnail should contain three or less elements, such as text, fonts, and colors. The human brain tends to retain only three elements, so keep it to three. Avoid using too many colors, because this will make it difficult for viewers to read the content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Condensing_the_title_of_your_video_into_a_thumbnail\"><\/span>Condensing the title of your video into a thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in creating a successful YouTube thumbnail is to know how to condense the title of your video into a small, readable image. This is especially important since 70% of YouTube viewers are on mobile devices. YouTube thumbnails are a small space that should be occupied by a few key words over a background. Don&#8217;t go overboard with the content &#8211; just a few key words will do.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the small size, YouTube thumbnails must conform to the following specifications: image resolution, aspect ratio, and file size. The maximum file size for a thumbnail is 2MB. Choosing a smaller file size will cause your thumbnail to be smaller and may confuse viewers. Make sure your thumbnail image is representative of your content. You should make sure the thumbnail reflects the theme of your video and matches the style and tone of your video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make a Thumbnail For YouTube You may have heard of video thumbnails on YouTube, but you are not sure how to create your own. There are several different ways to create a YouTube thumbnail and you may be wondering how to make one for your video. 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