{"id":8830,"date":"2022-07-13T06:35:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8830"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:35:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:35:02","slug":"what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail","title":{"rendered":"What is a YouTube Thumbnail?"},"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-69e4d9f65ee72\" 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-69e4d9f65ee72\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4d9f65ee72\" ><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\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#What_is_a_YouTube_Thumbnail\" title=\"What is a YouTube Thumbnail?\">What is a YouTube Thumbnail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#Creating_a_powerful_youtube_thumbnail\" title=\"Creating a powerful youtube thumbnail\">Creating a powerful youtube thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#Choosing_a_clear_image\" title=\"Choosing a clear image\">Choosing a clear image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#Using_a_human_face\" title=\"Using a human face\">Using a human face<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#Using_a_pattern\" title=\"Using a pattern\">Using a pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#Avoiding_dull_looking_thumbnails\" title=\"Avoiding dull looking thumbnails\">Avoiding dull looking thumbnails<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_YouTube_Thumbnail\"><\/span>What is a YouTube Thumbnail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/npdExX3.png\" alt=\"what is a youtube thumbnail\">  <\/p>\n<p>There are some fundamental tips on how to create a powerful YouTube thumbnail. Choose a clear image. Human faces or patterns are great choices. Avoid using blurry images or white text. Keep your text and image contours prominent. It&#8217;s not easy to read white text on a dark background, so be sure to use contrasting colors. If you&#8217;re using a pattern, choose a pattern that is easy to read and easy to scan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_powerful_youtube_thumbnail\"><\/span>Creating a powerful youtube thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a powerful YouTube thumbnail can make or break your video marketing efforts. Much like a billboard, the thumbnail draws attention and entices viewers to watch the full video. Here are a few tips to create a strong YouTube thumbnail image. 1. Use the right image format<\/p>\n<p>Ensure your thumbnail is optimized for the most popular search engines. If you use the wrong image, your video might not even show up! It&#8217;s better to have a high CTR, as this will result in more views. Remember, YouTube is very saturated with content, so the thumbnail needs to stand out to capture a person&#8217;s attention. A thumbnail must catch someone&#8217;s attention or they won&#8217;t continue to scroll.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_clear_image\"><\/span>Choosing a clear image<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a YouTube thumbnail image can be as simple as selecting a high-quality image and then adding the text that will accompany it. While your video title is the most important aspect of the video, you should make sure that your thumbnail image conveys all of that in one clear glance. It should tell potential viewers everything they need to know to get interested in watching your video. Here are some helpful tips to help you make the most of your YouTube thumbnail image.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution of your YouTube thumbnail image must be at least 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels high. Images with lower resolution will appear pixelated. Make sure to use the highest quality JPG image when you upload your YouTube thumbnail image. Also, keep in mind that YouTube compresses images during upload, so choosing a high-quality image is crucial. If you intend to include text on your thumbnail image, choose a high-quality JPG or PNG image to make it look as professional as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_human_face\"><\/span>Using a human face<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a human face in a YouTube thumbnail is an excellent way to make your video stand out from the crowd and grab viewer&#8217;s attention. People are more likely to click on a thumbnail with a human face than a stock image. In fact, it is the most popular method of video thumbnail design. However, there are a few things to consider before using a human face in your YouTube thumbnail.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a face to use for a YouTube thumbnail, try to choose one that conveys your personality and brand. If possible, choose one that is close up of a human face. Another idea is to use a split image of a human face. Split images are a great way to use more than one thumbnail. A good YouTube thumbnail can be a combination of elements from a video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_pattern\"><\/span>Using a pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a pattern to create a quality YouTube thumbnail can be very helpful. When a user clicks on a thumbnail, they will automatically associate the image with the brand name or product. Creating a pattern for your thumbnail will help you create a unique design that will attract viewers. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n<p>Choose a pattern that highlights the main features of your video. It will help you to customize it further. For example, you can make it look like an old-fashioned TV screen. It will boost your video&#8217;s clickability. A pattern can help to capture the full length of the video and boost click-through rates. It&#8217;s best to use patterns that are similar to the content of your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_dull_looking_thumbnails\"><\/span>Avoiding dull looking thumbnails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you may think it helps to stick with the same look in your YouTube thumbnails, viewers don&#8217;t want to see the same thing over again. In addition, bland thumbnails will not attract the attention of your audience. If you&#8217;d like your videos to stand out, experiment with different designs. Study the thumbnails of successful creators and high-ranking videos. Try different elements, such as a color scheme or font size.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your video&#8217;s thumbnail simple and uncluttered. It&#8217;s human nature to remember three elements: the colors, fonts, and size of the video. In addition, do not use more than three colors or fonts. People tend to retain three colors the best, so try to keep your thumbnails to a maximum of three. Also, make sure that your video thumbnails have good contrast between the colors. Otherwise, it&#8217;s difficult to read the text and video content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a YouTube Thumbnail? There are some fundamental tips on how to create a powerful YouTube thumbnail. Choose a clear image. Human faces or patterns are great choices. Avoid using blurry images or white text. Keep your text and image contours prominent. 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